Surprising Swan.

Summary

In the Grand Academy's East Courtyard, the Shang Huang meets with the Confucian sect's head, Kong Qiu. Their conversation reveals tensions between the Confucian sect's ideals of benevolence and the emperor's demand for adherence to the Shang Dynasty's rules. While the Shang Huang plays chess, he expresses skepticism about the future of the Confucian sect, particularly regarding its successor, Bai Wang Yu. Kong Qiu counters that the sect will evolve and adapt despite challenges. The discussion highlights the clash between absolute power and the need for balance in governance. Ultimately, the Shang Huang warns that the Confucian sect must conform to the dynasty's authority, leaving Kong Qiu contemplative about the future.

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