Core of the Sage.

Summary

Du Yu returns to the academy amidst the tension of the approaching imperial examination. A courtesan confronts him, demanding payment for their previous encounter, which sparks ridicule from onlookers, particularly Wang Lun, who orchestrated the scene. Despite Du Yu's protests, the situation escalates, drawing the attention of the authorities. Lin Ru Hai, the governor, arrives to further obstruct Du Yu’s chance to take the exam, asserting that he must face the law for the alleged debt. Du Yu realizes he is caught in a malicious scheme, with false accusations and manipulated evidence against him, complicating his efforts to succeed in the examination.

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