Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter opens with Yuan Min arriving at Wuchuan Manor in a rage, demanding to see Dou Qing due to the mysterious disappearance of his grandson, Yuan Jun. Despite his anger, Yuan Min lacks evidence against Dou Qing, who denies any involvement. Yuan Min suspects Dou Qing is using Yuan Jun as leverage against him. Meanwhile, Li Yuan, who has been drinking excessively to avoid suspicion from Yang Guang, is worried about maintaining his facade. His second son, Li Shi Min, reports on the family's situation, including news about their elder brother. As tensions rise, a group of elders from Taiyuan petitions the Emperor, accusing Li Yuan of corruption, which catches the attention of Deputy Minister Xiao Yu and ultimately reaches the Emperor, Yang Guang, who is dealing with military reforms and power dynamics.

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