Core of the Sage.

Summary

The Emperor's mental breakdown leads to chaos in the grand hall, prompting the Empress Dowager to take charge. After the Emperor is incapacitated through acupuncture, she forms a temporary cabinet with four ministers to manage state affairs. Among them is Lin Ru Hai, an unexpected choice due to his connection to Du Yu, the Emperor's adversary. The Empress Dowager acknowledges Lin's past and the late Emperor’s supposed praise, manipulating the situation for political balance. Lin, overwhelmed and grateful, realizes his fortunes have changed dramatically, despite his earlier opposition to Du Yu's marriage to his daughter. The court dynamics shift as power balances are recalibrated amidst the turmoil.

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