Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

In the Wutong Courtyard, Qin Ying reflects on a puzzling court session while drinking heavily. Old Huang arrives, revealing that Xian'er sent him to keep Qin Ying company. They discuss the precarious balance of power between the Emperor and noble families, highlighting the necessity of preserving Hu Ping Yun's life despite his wrongdoings. Suddenly, news of a fire at the Yangxin Palace sends Qin Ying into a panic. He rushes to find his father, the Emperor, who is safe but reveals that crucial evidence against Hu Ping Yun has been lost in the flames, complicating their struggle against the noble families.

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