Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In the narrative, a group of warriors surrounds Bai Niao Temple, tasked with capturing a young countryside warrior, Pei Zi Yun, which they find humiliating. Despite their dissatisfaction, they obey the Infante's orders. Pei Zi Yun expresses curiosity about influential figures of the Heian era while maintaining a calm demeanor. Upon arriving at the Infante's residence, tensions rise as the Infante's wife accuses him of causing the Infante's illness. An Onmyoji is summoned to divine the truth, leading to a chaotic revelation of ghostly shadows linked to Pei Zi Yun and another figure, causing outrage among the attendees. The situation escalates as accusations fly, and Sakata Kintoki realizes the precariousness of Pei Zi Yun's position, hinting at a potential sacrifice for the sake of the court's dignity.

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