This episode focuses on a diplomatic conflict that erupts in the Golden Luan Hall of Daqian. General Gu Cheng of Daqian publicly slapped the visiting foreign envoy three times, passionately declaring his actions were based on Daqian law, to defend the dignity of Daqian's empress and the peace of its people. Feeling utterly humiliated, the foreign envoy immediately lodged a strong protest with Daqian's Prime Minister Qin, demanding severe punishment for Gu Cheng, even execution, or else peace talks would be suspended. The episode concludes with a tense confrontation and Prime Minister Qin's demand for Gu Cheng's punishment, setting the stage for future conflict.
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