Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Li Yuan meets with Minister of Justice Tian Shi Kang and Chief of the Supreme Court Zhao Wen Yuan, while Yin De Fei receives a maid from her mother, who secretly delivers a note urging her to "Depose the Crown Prince." Yin De Fei discusses her family's issues with Li Yuan, who empathizes and suggests solutions, including evaluating the capabilities of his sons for the throne. Meanwhile, Li Shen Fu, now in command of the Imperial Guards, is concerned about the health of Li Yuan Ji, who is poisoned. Li Yuan Ji, fearing for his life and the throne, contemplates the political implications of the assassination attempts, suspecting his brother, the Crown Prince, while Li Shen Fu proposes Li Yuan Ji as a candidate for the crown prince position. However, Li Yuan Ji feigns disinterest, prioritizing support for his second brother and strategizing against their enemies.

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