Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

Yu Hai, the president of the Southeast Branch, investigates claims of world destruction linked to Shen Tang, collaborating with Yun Da and the Northwest Branch. Zhai Le, the ruler of Qu Country, shares a meal with Queen Zhao and their son before Yu Hai arrives, exhausted from his investigations. Zhai Le has determined to make his second daughter the crown princess, limiting their youngest son's chances for the throne, which complicates family dynamics. Yu Hai presents Zhai Le with intelligence reports about Shen Youli's actions, suggesting potential threats. Zhai Le contemplates their strategy, considering whether to intervene in the conflict brewing in the Central Region. He discreetly contacts military generals to gain their support. Zhai Le learns that Shen Youli is near the Royal Capital and decides to meet her to negotiate how to divide potential spoils from the impending conflict. Meanwhile, Shen Tang enjoys her stay in the Qu Kingdom, engaging in leisure activities while preparing for Zhai Le's visit. When Zhai Le arrives, he brings wine, and they discuss their plans. Shen Tang boldly proposes a fifty-fifty split of the spoils, which Zhai Le finds unacceptable. After a tense negotiation, they settle on a seventy-three to twenty-seven split, with Zhai Le demanding specific territories, leading to Shen Tang's outrage.

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