Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Qin Qiong proposes a toast to Cheng Yaojin, celebrating their newfound camaraderie after a previous fight. As they prepare to leave, Zhang Xuan discreetly gives Xu Shiji a card for future contact. Upon arriving in the capital, they find all inns fully booked due to the influx of scholars for the imperial examinations. Zhang Xuan remembers a shop he owns and leads the group there, where they meet the caretaker, Wu Ding Li. Zhang Xuan requests household items and a reliable groom, offering a generous payment. Wu Ding Li agrees to help, and soon they settle in, hiring Wu Gang as their groom. After organizing their accommodations, the group discusses personal matters, including matchmaking, and decides to go out for drinks, while Zhang Xuan plans to gather information.

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