Core of the Sage.

Summary

Du Yu, initially limited by his literary talent, experiences a boost after betrayal, enhancing his abilities. He prepares for an intense scholar examination by choosing subjects that include Rituals, Music, Charioteering, Mathematics, and Archery. Despite his previous struggles, he embraces the challenge. During the exam, Du Yu enters a state of calm and inspiration, tackling a difficult "Zhou Yi" question with a bold thesis: "Born in hardship, die in comfort." This unexpected insight stuns the examiners, signaling a potential breakthrough for him, while his rival, Wang Wen Zhao, is left in disbelief.

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