Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. In the chapter, shadowy figures stealthily approach the city gate at night, with one man, a clan leader, nursing a bleeding arm and filled with rage over his recent defeat by Zhao Feng and Chu Yao. Forced to flee without his family, he disguises himself in women's clothing to escape the chaos that ensued after the attack. His aides express concern about their dire situation, especially with the formidable Zhao Feng on the loose. As they reach the city gate, they discover a barrier has been erected, indicating that Shen Tang has come prepared. Meanwhile, Shen Tang, carefree and adorned with newly acquired jade pendants, is oblivious to the tension around him, much to the dismay of his scholar companion, Qi Shan, who advises him to walk more steadily. The chapter blends themes of desperation, disguise, and the contrast between the serious and the lighthearted. .

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