The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

Zhao Hong Run is surprised by Ping Yu Jun Xiong Hu's unexpected counterattack, which undermines his trust in the defectors Qu Tang, Gu Liang Wei, Wu Ma Jiao, and Wu Ji. Despite their previous actions, Xiong Hu's promise to pardon them complicates their loyalty. Zhao Hong Run confronts Qu Tang about his motives, revealing inconsistencies in his supposed surrender. He questions why Qu Tang sat close to Xiong Hu despite claiming he was undervalued. Zhao Hong Run ultimately decides not to execute Qu Tang, recognizing the complexity of human motives and the potential for future betrayal, suggesting that trust is fragile and conditional.

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