Surprising Swan.

Summary

In the Feng Tian Hall, Li Zi Ye respectfully addresses the elderly Zhang Qi Zheng, expressing his status as a commoner. The court officials react with surprise at his humility, while Zhang urges him to voice his grievances against the martial king, Jiu You Wang. Despite encouragement from others, Li Zi Ye remains silent, revealing his fear of the powerful martial kings without the support of the Great Shang. As officials kneel in solidarity, the Emperor, angered by Jiu You Wang's actions, orders his confinement, shocking the court. Li Zi Ye's quiet defiance ultimately leads to a significant shift in the power dynamics within the court.

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