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INT. DINING HALL - CONTINUOUS
WIDE SHOT: DINING HALL
The rest of the family sits in silence, aware of the brewing conflict.
SHIXIANG'S MOTHER, a woman of refined grace, sits quietly beside the Chancellor, her eyes downcast, avoiding the tension.
SHIXIANG'S YOUNGER BROTHER fidgets nervously, glancing between his father and Shixiang, unsure of where to place his loyalty. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken words.
THE MINISTER WANG
(Coldly) "Shixiang, I have heard troubling reports about your recent activities. It seems you have been associating with certain scholars who speak of reform—radical ideas that threaten the very fabric of our society."
SHIXIANG
(Calmly) "Father, I believe that reform is necessary for the future of our empire. The people are suffering, and our government must adapt to address their needs."
THE MINISTER WANG
(Sharply) "Enough! You speak as if you understand the complexities of governance, but you are still young and naïve. You have been led astray by idealists who do not understand the consequences of their actions."
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Ficción históricaWill they have the courage to challenge the empire-and each other-or will they become casualties of their own ambitions? • In the glittering halls of Bianjing, where wealth and power conceal dark secrets, two souls are destined to collide. • As the...
