Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

Xie Cheng Dong arrives at a hall amidst a storm, sensing a recent murder linked to Xu Guang. Inside, Lu Wang discusses military strategy with Xie, expressing doubts about leading forces against the court. Xie advises leveraging a scandal involving the Tai Zi to justify their actions. They agree to use this pretext to rally support, with Lu Wang deciding to confer a title to Ji Bei Hou to strengthen their position. Meanwhile, the Tai Zi attends to the ailing emperor, reporting military successes while concealing the full truth of the situation. The atmosphere is tense as decisions are made that could alter the fate of the realm.

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