Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Zhao Zhong and Wen Boyuan arrive at Yanran Palace to meet the frail Yi Tian Di, the Heavenly Emperor, whose declining health worries them. Yi Tian Di, surrounded by palace attendants, acknowledges their presence but is visibly weakening. They discuss strategies regarding the He Lan Jian Zong and the Su Wei Jun, as tensions rise over military control. Grand Commandant Tu Que expresses frustration over the complexities of court politics. Ying Wang Ying Shu contemplates the balance of power, fearing the Su Wei Jun's growing strength with heavy crossbows. Zhao Zhong proposes relocating He Lan Jian Zong to Wild Fox Ridge, which the Emperor approves, aiming to stabilize the situation amidst the court's treachery.

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