The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

Zhao Hong Run finds himself in a precarious negotiation with two shrine maidens who have kidnapped him, demanding the return of cities seized from the State of Chu. Despite their threats, Zhao Hong Run maintains his composure, arguing that their actions could provoke conflict between Chu and Wei, undermining their own state's credibility. He emphasizes the importance of a truce agreement and the relocation of Chu citizens to Wei, which he values more than monetary reparations. The maidens, however, remain skeptical, particularly about the legitimacy of the negotiations with their king. Zhao Hong Run's attempts to persuade them reveal the complexities of political maneuvering in a tense diplomatic landscape.

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