The scholar who died is Li Cong. I believe the scholar that Mu Qing fetches is someone else. The scholar who comes to the debate admired Li Cong and must have been a close friend as he recognizes Li Cong's token which is what draws him out of seclusion.
I like your thinking on the temple and protocols. I can definitely see that being the reason she has to stay at her palace after visiting the temple.
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Re: Chapter 1
Date: 2022-05-15 12:19 am (UTC)I like your thinking on the temple and protocols. I can definitely see that being the reason she has to stay at her palace after visiting the temple.