Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

Chao Lian is surprised when his foster brother, Shaochong, attacks Shen Tang. Despite Shaochong's strength, Shen Tang skillfully defends herself, impressing Chao Lian with her martial abilities. As the fight continues, Chao Lian questions how Shen Lang, a Literary Heart Scholar, can hold his own against a martial artist. Qi Shan explains that Shen Lang has trained in martial arts since childhood, revealing his talent. After the fight, Shaochong accuses Shen Tang of cheating him out of silver, leading to a humorous misunderstanding where Shen Tang insists she is not the person he thinks she is. Chao Lian attempts to mediate but is caught between his brother and Shen Tang. As they discuss the incident, Guren brings news that a village mentioned by Shen Tang has been destroyed, but no casualties were found, suggesting the villagers may have fled. Shen Tang is concerned about the loss of family assets.

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