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INT. SHIXIANG'S RESIDENCE - NIGHT
Shixiang enters his modest residence, the small space filled with scrolls, maps, and documents related to the reform movement. His studio is dimly lit by a single candle on the table, casting long shadows that dance across the walls. He places the petition draft on the table, his mind racing with the day's developments.
CLOSE-UP: SHIXIANG'S FACE
Shixiang's expression is one of determination mixed with fatigue. He knows that staying away from the estate has been necessary to keep his involvement hidden, but the distance from his family weighs on him. He sits down, unrolling the scroll again, and begins making additional notes, refining his arguments to present to the reform group.
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Historical FictionWill 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...
