Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

After a morning court session, Qin Ying and his companions leave the palace, navigating through the snow. Na Lan Xiong Tu, an elder official, invites them to his lavish estate for a meal, which Qin Ying agrees to only if his companions can join. The grandeur of Xiang Guo Mansion raises suspicions about corruption, as Na Lan Xiong Tu defends his opulence as necessary for gaining the ruler's trust. Hong Mei Ao Xue refuses to partake in the feast, criticizing the exploitation of the poor. Despite her objections, Qin Ying chooses to attend, highlighting the tension between personal ethics and political realities.

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