Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

Cui Xiong confronts his father, Cui Zhi, about the suspicious identity of Baojun, leading to a tense exchange filled with accusations and frustrations. Cui Xiong realizes his father's political maneuvers and the precarious situation of the Cui family amidst the rising threat from the Kingdom of Kang. Despite Cui Zhi's attempts to maintain control, Cui Xiong understands the family's deep ties to the Ruler of the Nation and the complexities of their alliances. As the Ruler's health deteriorates, Cui Zhi navigates the court's power struggles while hiding his own interests. Following the Ruler's death, a new ruler is hastily appointed, who quickly realizes the burdens of leadership in a time of crisis. Meanwhile, Cui Mi, Cui Xiong's younger brother, reveals his allegiance to the Kingdom of Kang and the family’s hidden connections, suggesting they could leverage these ties for the Cui family's benefit. The chapter ends with the brothers contemplating their future roles and the implications of their familial connections amidst the political turmoil.

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