Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

Pei Zi Yun, in Woniu Village, discusses building an ancestral hall with his clan. They agree on a location and costs, with Pei Zi Yun offering to fund the project. The clan members enthusiastically volunteer to help, recognizing the importance of unity. Later, his friend Tang Zhen visits, praising Pei Zi Yun's recent achievements against bandits and encouraging him to attend a literary event. Pei Zi Yun, while considering the invitation, senses Tang Zhen's underlying anxiety and suspects ulterior motives. Reflecting on his past life, he recalls missed opportunities and potential dangers, indicating a complex web of relationships and ambitions within their scholarly community.

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