Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In Lu Wang's residence, a young maid is warned by a eunuch about the prince's bad mood before serving him tea. Lu Wang, troubled by a recent petition against him, questions his eunuch about Zhou Qi's connections to the Crown Prince. Despite reassurances, Lu Wang remains uneasy about the situation. Steward Qing reports that two scholars wish to leave due to illness, prompting Lu Wang's disdain for their cowardice. He decides to meet with Taoist priests from Qi Xuan Men, who offer assistance against Pei Zi Yun, recently implicated in a murder. Lu Wang, cautious after recent reprimands, agrees to provide a token but refuses to issue a decree. The priests leave, intrigued by the political dynamics at play.

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