Surprising Swan.

Summary

In the northern courtyard of the Academy, Li Zi Ye and Fa Ru discuss an upcoming engagement, with Li Zi Ye expressing a desire for valuable gifts, particularly elixirs. Fa Ru reassures him about managing the event. They then head to meet the head of the Confucian sect, Kong Qiu, who is tending to a vegetable garden. Kong Qiu reflects on the harsh winter and the need for solutions, while Li Zi Ye expresses his feelings of inadequacy in martial arts. Kong Qiu emphasizes that talent isn't everything, as Li Zi Ye has already made significant changes despite his ordinary abilities. Their conversation touches on the challenges of feudal society and the complexities of governance, with Li Zi Ye sharing insights from his historical knowledge, hinting at the potential for change in their world.

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