Core of the Sage.

Summary

Zhao Ren, a royal nephew, arrogantly demanded respect at Kaneyama Temple, only to be met with humiliation through a couplet mocking his arrogance. When he attempted to intimidate the monks, they retaliated violently against his sycophantic followers. As Zhao Ren called for authorities, Governor Huang Shou Zheng rushed in, bypassing Zhao to appease the guest monk Hui Jing. This stark reversal of power left Zhao Ren shocked and humiliated, realizing his royal lineage held little weight against the temple's authority. The governor's subservience highlighted Zhao Ren's lack of true status, shattering his inflated sense of superiority.

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