to sneak through by deception or trickery; to muddle through; to bluff one's way through
Era:
Modern
Frequency:
Synonym:
Antonym:
Story:
During the Spring and Autumn period, Wu Zixu, while in the State of Zheng, tried to dissuade Crown Prince Jian of Chu from becoming a secret ally of the State of Jin, but his efforts were unsuccessful.
After the plan was exposed, Wu Zixu had no option but to flee to the State of Wu with Crown Prince Jian's son. Along their journey, they were pursued by government soldiers.
Wu Zixu encountered Donggao Gong, a disciple of the renowned physician Bian Que. Due to the intense stress and anxiety, Wu Zixu's hair turned completely white overnight.
Donggao Gong then arranged for Huangfu Ne to impersonate Wu Zixu. This clever deception allowed them to '蒙混过关' (muddle through by deception) and successfully reach the State of Wu.