Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The chapter details the political dynamics between Yi, the newly crowned emperor of the Ji Clan, and Qi, who aspires to take the throne. Yi, supported by the Great Lord of the Ji Clan, is initially positioned as a figurehead, with Qi managing the state and military affairs. Despite their childhood friendship, Qi seeks to undermine Yi by eliminating the Great Lord and installing Uncle Nan Shan, a powerful military elder, as the new ruler of the Ji Clan. Qi cultivates a relationship with Uncle Nan Shan, who expresses dissatisfaction with the Great Lord's leadership. As Qi gains Uncle Nan Shan's support, he becomes more determined to execute his plan, believing that this will strengthen his position against Yi and secure the Ji Clan's loyalty for future conflicts.

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