Han Homeland.

Summary

Yun Lang encounters the dying Li Shao, who reveals his failed plot against Liu Che, the emperor who abolished various schools in favor of Confucianism. Li Shao, poisoned and regretful, dies, leaving Yun Lang to ponder the political intrigue and witchcraft surrounding the emperor. As Yun Lang deals with the aftermath, including the loss of livestock to a hailstorm, he reflects on the futility of Li Shao's ambitions and the complex power struggles involving different philosophical schools. Chang Ping offers comfort, questioning Yun Lang's disbelief in witchcraft, while Yun Lang remains committed to his rational beliefs. The chapter ends with Yun Lang seeking compensation for his losses, symbolizing the ongoing challenges he faces in a world rife with deception and manipulation.

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