As night fell, the candlelight flickered faintly.
In the room, several scholars exchanged glances.
These young gentlemen wondered how they might perform that evening to stand out amongst their peers.
It seemed laughable, yet it was human nature.
Whether in the pugilistic world like Xiang Man'er, or on the court vying for power, to make a striking impression, one must be prepared.
Life, as they say, is like a play. Without rehearsing one's lines, stepping onto the stage with only courage seldom results in a successful performance.
Most only end up as laughingstocks.
Those who appear glamorous on stage, you never know how much effort and how many lines they've memorized.
But some matters sound intriguing, yet when you actually encounter them...
They're not fun at all!
In classical stories and ghostly legends, there are often one or two scholars who, while lodging overnight in an abandoned temple, see through the tricks of ghosts with a righteous demeanor and chase them away.
