Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

Shen Tang defends her actions in war, equating cunning in battle to survival, while enjoying a plum and dismissing the moral outrage of the captives. Gu Chi recounts a tale about a miraculous plum tree that symbolizes the ruthless nature of power and greed, prompting Shen Tang to reflect on the cycle of violence. The captives express their anger at her lack of remorse, but Shen Tang counters their arguments with her own logic about the nature of conflict and enmity. After dismissing the captives, she discusses the need for strategy against the incoming southwestern allied forces and reveals that she has lost the National Seal, causing concern among the surrendered ministers. Meanwhile, Qian Yong's forces experience a close call with a traitor who attempted to sabotage their plans, leading to suspicions about the traitor's connections and the potential leak of information regarding their military strategies.

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