Core of the Sage.

Summary

Zhang Yi anxiously contemplates Qin Di's potential feelings for Du Yu, fearing that if Du Yu's identity is revealed, Qin Di might sway him to surrender. As ministers present extravagant poems praising Qin Di and the Afang Palace, Nong Yu remains unimpressed, contrasting with the praise lavished by others. Wei Zong Wan's flattery fails to impress her, leading him to doubt his standing. Meanwhile, Du Yu senses lurking threats and recognizes that marrying Nong Yu is his only path to safety and power. The atmosphere grows tense as the grand hall fills with formulaic praises that fail to resonate with Princess Nong Yu, who despises the extravagance of the palace, viewing it as a wasteful symbol of the Qin Empire.

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