Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan reserved the innermost suite at the Bi Bo Tavern, ensuring his guards had a nearby room. He listened to Wei Chi Gong's report about a middle-aged man, suspected to be a young person in disguise, who was linked to Li Shan Heng. Zhang Xuan recognized that Dou Qing was trying to protect Li Yuan, with Li Shan Heng being crucial to this plan. He aimed to exploit Dou Qing's mistakes to create division among the Guanzhong aristocracy. After confirming the urgency of the situation, Zhang Xuan prepared to leave the tavern with his guards. Meanwhile, in the grand mansion of the Yuan family, Yuan Min listened to his grandson Yuan Jun's observations about the middle-aged man, suspecting a connection to Dou Qing's plans involving Li Shan Heng. Yuan Min devised a strategy to regain power for the Yuan family, which had suffered losses under Yang Guang's rule. He instructed Yuan Jun to deliver an important letter to Li Hun while keeping the family's plans hidden from him. As night fell, Yuan Jun set off in a carriage, unaware of the deeper conflicts at play. Zhang Xuan and his guards awaited the arrival of Yuan Jun, concerned about potential ambushes. They soon realized that Pei Ju, who shared their goals, was also involved in the unfolding power struggle. As Yuan Jun's carriage approached a secluded path, he sensed danger lurking in the shadows.

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