Core of the Sage.

Summary

In a dramatic scene at the Chaozhou Examination Hall, a royal edict appears, announcing the removal of Yang Xiong as chief examiner due to the scandal surrounding Du Yu's poem, "Liang Fu Yin." Tian Hong Feng takes over the position, while Yang Xiong, humiliated and enraged, struggles to accept his fate. Du Yu reveals that his exam paper wasn't blank, showcasing his cleverness. He mocks Yang Xiong with sharp poetry that ridicules his incompetence, drawing laughter from the crowd. Yang Xiong, overwhelmed by humiliation and anger, realizes the extent of his downfall, facing an uncertain future and the loss of his reputation, while Du Yu stands victorious.

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