Core of the Sage.

Summary

The story revolves around Du Yu and his group of scholars who arrive at the Chaozhou Inn, seeking accommodation before the provincial examination. Despite their genuine scholarly status, they are met with disdain from the curator, who refuses them entry, claiming the inn is fully booked. Instead, he eagerly welcomes the wealthy Young Master Wang Lun, highlighting the disparity between the two groups. The curator prioritizes the rich, mocking the humble scholars, while Wang Lun and his friends ridicule them further. The scholars feel angered and belittled, yet Du Yu remains composed amidst the humiliation, highlighting the social injustices faced by those of lower status.

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