Emperor Yao nodded and asked again, "In that case, regardless of status, whether at court or in the wild, do any of you have a capable person to recommend?"
The Four Mountains discussed for a long time and answered together:
"There is a person among the people, named Zhong Hua, who might be suitable for this great responsibility."
"Zhong Hua?" Emperor Yao asked.
"What is he like?"
The Four Mountains then recounted the background and virtues of Zhong Hua one by one.
Zhong Hua, also known as Shun.
He was born with heavy pupils, a mark of a saintly figure.
However, his origin was extremely miserable.
His father, "Gu Su," was a stubborn and blind old man; his stepmother was cruel-hearted and deceitful with sweet words; his half-brother, "Xiang," was even more arrogant and domineering, looking down on everyone.
This family saw Shun as a thorn in their side, constantly seeking ways to harm him.
Yet Shun always adhered to filial piety and loved his siblings.
