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There was a rich household on the western outskirts of Yidu. Shandong Province. The master had recently acquired a concubine, who was very pretty. The master’s wife treated the concubine badly, often flogging her for no reason at all.
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Chapter 53 critiques humanity’s tendency to abandon the Great Dao in pursuit of greed, hypocrisy, and shortcuts. It offers timeless warnings and guidance for both individuals and societies.