Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

Qin Ying is questioned by Hong Mei Ao Xue about the absence of her elder sister after a successful mission. He explains that he sent her to manage the aftermath, as his involvement might be too harsh. They discuss the limitations of his powerful gun technology, which cannot be mass-produced due to personal and economic constraints. Despite the challenges, Qin Ying expresses his ambition to conquer the weak aristocratic families first, aiming for a prosperous era. Their conversation reveals mutual respect and a budding connection, but Hong Mei Ao Xue declines his invitation to return to the palace, citing concerns about the number of women there. This leaves Qin Ying puzzled about her true feelings.

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