Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Lv Ping and his companions devise a plan to infiltrate Li Yuanji's trusted aides, known as the Three Eagles and Eight Dogs, to gather intelligence on his movements. They identify Ma Yao Zong, an assassin embedded within Li Yuanji's ranks, as their target for infiltration. Meanwhile, Qian Huai Ying, unaware of the impending danger, is ambushed and killed by assassins posing as Black Tortoise soldiers. Li Yuanji reacts with fury upon discovering the assassination, but Cui Wen Xiang suggests that the incident serves as a reminder for Li Yuanji to remain vigilant. The discussion shifts to who will replace Qian Huai Ying, with Zhang Chong Shang and Luo Yu Min considering the implications of the assassination in their strategic planning.

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