The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

In the narrative, the Great Wei Tian Zi, accompanied by eunuchs, visits his son Zhao Hong Run, suspecting that Princess Yu Long is hidden in his quarters. Zhao feigns illness while cleverly deflecting his father's inquiries about the princess's whereabouts. Despite a thorough search of the Wen Zhao Pavilion yielding no results, the Wei Tian Zi realizes he cannot risk a scandal by lifting the covers to check for Yu Long. Ultimately, he decides to compromise, keeping Zhao under house arrest to prevent any escape. The tension between father and son escalates, with Zhao challenging his father's authority, leading to a stalemate where both are aware of the hidden princess but unable to act without damaging their reputations.

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