Dragon Gate.

Summary

The story unfolds on a chilly autumn night as Su Bai contemplates the injustices surrounding the Zhu Guo Mansion. He realizes that the key to resolution lies in convincing powerful witnesses, who are likely complicit in the wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Qin Lian'er, intrigued by Su Bai's true identity, inadvertently oversteps by questioning him, leading to a moment of tension. The next day, Su Bai visits the Cai Mansion, where he meets Mr. Cai, who takes him to the desolate Si Ma Mansion. There, they encounter the former Grand Historian, Si Ma Zhen, who is in a drunken state and dismissive of Su Bai's achievements. Su Bai defends his humble origins and criticizes Si Ma Zhen's arrogance, setting the stage for potential revelations about the past.

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