After three years in seclusion, you tell me this is the Tang Dynasty?.

Summary

The discussion revolves around the influence of aristocratic families, specifically the Five Surnames and Seven Clans, during the Tang dynasty. Brother Ye highlights their significant control over court officials, especially during the later Tang era. Li Shi Min, the emperor, expresses anger at the perceived arrogance of these families, while Ye Tian suggests they look down on imperial power. The conversation shifts to the implications of marrying into these families, with Fang Xuan Ling and Wei Zheng caught in a dilemma about their values. Ultimately, the dialogue reveals the tension between imperial authority and aristocratic legacy, foreshadowing changes in their dynamics.

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