Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. Qi Shan recognizes the Deputy Censor from a past special examination he oversaw eight years ago, where scholars were assessed for their potential in officialdom. The Deputy Censor recalls the event but realizes he overlooked Qi Shan, who was not selected. He reflects on the purges occurring in the Xin Kingdom and considers it fortunate that Qi Shan avoided entering officialdom. After a respectful exchange, Qi Shan and Shen Tang observe the prisoners they saved, with the Deputy Censor showing curiosity about Shen Tang's identity. Shen Tang, frustrated with Qi Shan's indecisiveness, takes on the task of burying a corpse herself, while Qi Shan, claiming to be timid, leans against a tree and suggests a trip to Xiaocheng. .

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