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

Summary

Qin Ying feels uneasy about the monk Yan Kong, who has gained the Han Emperor's trust. Despite ignoring Yan Kong's greeting, the Emperor insists on acknowledgment. The discussion turns to a recent incident involving fox demons attacking the palace, which has spread panic among officials. The Emperor's anger escalates as he learns of casualties, including a child whose heart was removed. Amidst the chaos, the Crown Prince and 8th Prince suggest rituals to combat the demon, subtly implicating Qin Ying. Yan Kong proposes using holy water to reveal the demon's form, requesting Qin Ying to gather beautiful women for testing, hinting at ulterior motives.

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