Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

In the Cui Family estate in Luo Yang, the influential Cui Clan prepares for the selection of a new patriarch. Cui Zhao, the current patriarch, hopes to secure his son Cui Wen Xiang as the next heir, but faces competition from Cui Shi Rong, who is well-supported by the Council of Elders. To strengthen his son's position, Cui Zhao seeks to arrange a marriage with Lu Qing, daughter of Lu Zhuo, a traditional ally. After some negotiation, Lu Zhuo agrees to the marriage under the condition that the Lu Family's status is elevated within the Cui Family, which poses a challenge for Cui Zhao's wife, Madam Wang. Despite her discomfort, the family moves forward with wedding preparations, while Cui Wen Xiang anxiously hopes to finalize the marriage before any rival can interfere.

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