Core of the Sage.

Summary

The Emperor expresses anger over Du Yu's hypocritical nature, aligning with Li Bi against him. Despite Xun Sheng's denunciation, the Emperor insists the court must continue to support Du Yu. Meanwhile, Du Yu remains undeterred, enjoying life while Song Jia Lin warns of growing opposition. News arrives that the Emperor intends to reward Du Yu with a military title, but scholars, led by Xu Shao, confront him, accusing him of seeking to undermine traditional values. Xu's tricky questions aim to trap Du Yu into renouncing his ambitions, revealing the tension between innovation and tradition in a rigid scholarly society.

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