Rebellious Wei.

Summary

. In Chapter 5, titled "Deception by the Square," the focus is on the dynamics of the Emperor's close attendants, who are eager to gain his favor through constant presence. Emperor Cao Rui reflects on the unusual behavior of Xia Hou Hui, a new attendant who has taken a break without meeting him, which intrigues the Emperor. As Cao Rui returns to the palace, he contemplates the significance of Xia Hou Hui's indifference to traditional expectations. The chapter shifts to a conversation between Xia Hou Hui and his elder brother, Xia Hou Heng, who pressures him about marriage despite his focus on career ambitions. Xia Hou Hui feels anxious and frustrated as he is unable to argue back, ultimately left alone with a sense of gloom. .

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