Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes Zhang Xuan's visit to Chanlin Temple, where he admires the statues of the Eighteen Arhats despite being urged to leave by the monks. He is waiting for Lu Qing, who arrives to light incense, feeling both joy and nervousness about meeting him. Lu Qing's maid, A Yuan, encourages her, while Lu Qing is dressed beautifully, hoping to impress Zhang Xuan. Meanwhile, Cui Wen Xiang, Lu Qing's cousin, concocts an excuse to see her, but Lu Qing is upset by his presence. As Zhang Xuan and Lu Qing finally meet, she invites him to accompany her to light incense, but their moment is interrupted by Lu Qing's attendants rushing in angrily, setting the stage for further conflict.

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