First-Class Daoist Gate.

Summary

Zhang Bai Ren receives an invitation to a banquet from Lord Hou, acknowledging his return to Zhuo County. As he prepares for the event, he reflects on his past experiences with the local guards. At the banquet, discussions reveal political tensions between the Emperor and Empress, with Zhang Bai Ren caught in the middle of their power struggle. After the banquet, he returns home, where he shares a meal with Uncle Zhang, who expresses regret over sending his daughter to learn the Dao. Zhang Bai Ren reassures him that he will help find her once he gains more authority. The narrative highlights themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of political intrigue.

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