Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

In this chapter, Gu Chi expresses his deep concern about the fate of Kang Jishou and Wei Heng, questioning whether they realize they are trapped in a 'prisoner's dilemma.' Shen Tang reassures him that their strong foundation of trust may help them overcome the situation. Despite her worries, she remains composed and focuses on reviewing memorials, expressing frustration over the incompetence of officials. A troubling memorial reveals that powerful families in Qi Guo are obstructing royal authority, leading to unrest among the common people. Shen Tang decides to inform Wu Zhao De about the situation before taking action against these families. Meanwhile, Wu Xian, grieving the loss of his wife, discovers that his children are being used as pawns by these families. Shen Tang promises to help him, setting the stage for significant consequences. As the completion ceremony for Kangshi and Wei Heng approaches its end, urgency mounts as Wei Heng remains unconscious, prompting Kangshi to make a critical choice.

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