Core of the Sage.

Summary

Du Yu, perplexed by a mysterious stone that warms in his palm, attends the 'Moistening Poetry Gathering' at Drunken Immortal Pavilion, crucial for praying for rain. With excitement, Song Jia Lin explains the event's significance: a poetry competition across counties to ensure favorable weather. At the gathering, Du Yu faces undue praise from retired officials, particularly Huang Ting Yu, drawing unwanted attention and envy from fellow scholars, especially Fan Zhong Yong, who subtly undermines him. As the competition approaches, Du Yu feels pressure to live up to the heightened expectations, aware that failure could tarnish his reputation.

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