Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes General Yu Wen Shu's grand residence in Luo Yang, where his eldest son, Yu Wen Hua Ji, returns after a lengthy absence due to snow-blocked roads and his indulgent behavior in Chang An. Yu Wen Hua Ji, previously a Deputy Minister, is now under his father's scrutiny for his illegal dealings and lack of decisiveness. Yu Wen Shu, a powerful military figure, discusses plans to capture the rebel Yang Xuan Gan with his son, revealing his ulterior motives to take revenge on families that have wronged him. Meanwhile, in a secretive mansion, Dou Qing and his associates plot against Yu Wen Shu, fearing he might capture Yang Xuan Gan alive and expose their dealings. Dou Qing's adopted daughter, Zhang Chuchen, is given the choice to accompany an assassin named Zhong Jian to kill Yang Xuan Gan, while she also reports on a young man named Zhang Xuan, whom she deems unworthy of attention. The chapter ends with Dou Qing contemplating the political implications of his decisions regarding his assassins.

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