Core of the Sage.

Summary

Huang Di realizes he has lost a valuable asset, Du Yu, who could have prevented chaos during the An Shi rebellion. Du Yu's return from Great Qin with trophies of slain enemies highlights the irony of his situation—once a discarded envoy, now a celebrated hero. The emperor, pressured by angry ministers, is confronted with the consequences of his decisions. Du Yu, manipulating the situation, seeks compensation for his emotional turmoil, claiming he sacrificed his personal happiness for the state. The emperor, caught between anger and desperation, struggles to deal with Du Yu's shamelessness while needing his help to quell the rebellion. Ultimately, the exchange reveals both the complexities of loyalty and the harsh realities of political maneuvering in a turbulent era.

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