I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Yuan Ang skillfully persuades Zhou Yafu by emphasizing the importance of the late emperors' wills, urging him to assist the young emperor instead of being stubborn. Zhou Yafu, realizing his duty, agrees to help. Meanwhile, Confucian representatives, mostly from the younger generation, gather to discuss the emperor's challenging question about their loyalty to ideology versus the emperor. Despite their integrity, they quickly decide to adapt their views to align with the emperor's wishes, showcasing Confucianism's pragmatic nature. Zhao Wan, a respected teacher, reviews their answers, growing frustrated with the lack of coherence among the responses, reflecting the internal divisions within Confucianism.

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