When a week had passed, on the morning of the eighth day, King Khosrow Anushirvan mounted his victorious throne and summoned the most learned sages and mobads of the realm. Though several spoke, their words did not fully satisfy the king's search for profound truth. Turning to Bozorgmehr, Khosrow commanded him to unveil the veil of bashfulness from the face of wisdom. Bozorgmehr opened his lips, first offering praise unto God and prayers for the monarch's eternal glory, before unveiling the deep principles of virtue, character, and righteous rule. He declared that noble lineage without virtue is like a flower without fragrance, and likened wisdom to a tree of loyalty whose fruit is contentment and justice. He detailed the five virtues that grant peace to the wise and the seven toxic habits that bring ruin upon the ignorant. He went on to outline the duties of a crowned sovereign: governing with fear of God, restraining wrath, keeping vigilant watch over enemies, protecting the innocent in prisons, and elevating true knowledge above empty lineage. Hearing these illuminating words, the king was filled with profound emotion, his eyes glistening with tears of gratitude, and he showered Bozorgmehr's mouth with radiant pearls as the assembly marveled at such sublime wisdom.