First-Class Daoist Gate.

Summary

The Xiao brothers were unable to attend the Lantern Festival banquet at the imperial palace due to financial constraints, while Zhang Bai Ren, concerned for his mother's health, urged them to find the elusive healer Sun Si Miao. As Zhang Bai Ren entered the banquet, he reflected on his low status among the ministers, aware of the dangers of proximity to the emperor, Yang Guang. He encountered Yuwen Chengdu, who praised Zhang's reputation as a sword master. The atmosphere shifted when Yang Guang addressed the ministers, hinting at hidden ambitions and probing for opinions on Zhang Bai Ren, creating tension in the hall as the ministers hesitated to respond.

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