Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

In this chapter, Gu Chi learns of Wei Heng's perilous situation and feels the weight of Kangshi's melancholy. Tension arises as the characters discuss past engagements and familial responsibilities, particularly regarding He Zhen, who had died young due to illness. Kangshi grapples with the emotional turmoil of his family's history, including the deaths of his father and brother, while also facing pressures related to marriage and societal expectations. The chapter explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the burdens of family legacy, ultimately revealing the complex dynamics among the characters as they navigate their intertwined fates.

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