Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Yang Tan returns to his mansion and learns from his guard that Zhang Xuan's claims about the Wude Weapon Shop and the Yang Family Martial Arts School are true, reassuring him of Zhang Xuan's integrity. Meanwhile, Yu Wen Shu, having been punished by Emperor Yang Guang, is stripped of his title and grapples with his son's failure in the Yang Family Village mission, which he tries to blame on his brother. Yu Wen Hua Ji seeks to cover up the situation while Yu Wen Shu expresses his frustration over his loss of power and the criticism he faces. In a secret chamber, Dou Qing of Wuchuan Prefecture discusses the failed mission with Zhang Zhong Jian and Zhang Chuchen, acknowledging their mistakes but recognizing Zhang Xuan's unexpected cunning and bravery. Dou Qing contemplates recruiting Zhang Xuan for Wuchuan Society, seeing his potential as a valuable asset.

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