If the protagonist of the previous story is Yu Qian, the well-deserved protagonist of this story is Wang Yangming. In spite of that, Li Dongyang connects to me more. He bears the burden of humiliation; he truly has a bright and clear heart. In the story, sages provide philosophical outlook on life. They do not consider perfection as a blessing. The great virtue of man lies in his ability to correct his mistakes and continually make a new man of himself.