Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In the Cai Residence, Cai Yuan Zhen returns home injured after being punished by General Chen. His wife, distressed, tends to him, revealing the emotional strain of his military life. Despite his injuries, Cai Yuan Zhen expresses a desire to fight against Japanese pirates, but doubts the court's commitment. Pei Zi Yun arrives with a royal command, ordering Cai Yuan Zhen to mobilize against the pirates. Cai accepts the command despite his wounds. Tensions rise when Liu Xiang, a camp officer, confronts Cai Yuan Zhen, leading to Pei Zi Yun asserting authority by ordering Liu's punishment for disrupting military affairs.

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