Core of the Sage.

Summary

Du Yu's calm demeanor contrasts sharply with Lin Ru Hai's tyrannical behavior, as the latter publicly tears up a marriage contract between Du Yu and his daughter, Lin Xinghe, to betroth her to the wealthy Jia Yu. Despite Lin Xinghe's desperate pleas and her willingness to sacrifice her status for love, her father's cold dismissal reveals his self-serving motives. He believes in the importance of social status and dismisses Du Yu as unworthy. In a moment of despair, Lin Xinghe attempts suicide, believing that this drastic action is her only escape from her father's oppressive decision. The tragedy unfolds as she dies in Du Yu's arms, leaving a haunting reminder of love's power against societal constraints.

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