Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Qin Qiong and Zhang Xuan discuss Qin's unexpected promotion to Heroic Martial General, suspecting Vice Commander Pei may have influenced the Emperor. Zhang Xuan contemplates deeper motives behind the promotion, suspecting Yang Guang's intentions to monitor him. Pei Xin visits Zhang Xuan, inviting him to a meal at his residence, which leaves Zhang puzzled about the invitation's purpose. Meanwhile, Zhang Xuan writes a letter to Wei Yun Qi about the situation in Beihai County and reflects on local militia establishment. A Yuan, Zhang Xuan's young maid, arrives, expressing joy at his return and revealing that Lu Qing misses him, which stirs feelings of guilt in Zhang Xuan regarding his indifference to her situation.

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