Sword Comes.

Summary

Mao Xiao Dong encounters Cui Dong Shan in a courtyard, where he is absorbed in a chess game. Their conversation reveals tensions regarding the Mountain Cliff Academy and the political landscape between the great Sui and Li. Mao Xiao Dong expresses concern for the students' well-being amidst upheaval, while Cui Dong Shan adopts a more carefree attitude, suggesting that the academy's essence transcends political affiliations. Their banter highlights differing perspectives on responsibility and knowledge. As Mao Xiao Dong leaves, Cui Dong Shan reflects on their exchange and the complexities of their situation, pondering the nature of ambition and governance between the two realms.

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