Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Cui Wenxiang discusses with his father, Cui Zhao, the implications of Zhang Xuan's potential marriage to Lu Qing and the Pei family's opposition to it. Cui Zhao realizes that the Pei family may want to recruit Zhang Xuan as a son-in-law, which complicates matters. Cui Wenxiang suggests involving his aunt, Lu Qing's mother, to oppose the marriage, leading Cui Zhao to write her a letter. Meanwhile, Zhang Xuan reunites with Su Dingfang, who brings a letter from his grandfather suggesting Su Lie accompany Zhang Xuan to Jianghuai. They discuss their friends from the Hero Gathering and Zhang Xuan's upcoming marriage. The chapter concludes with an imperial decree appointing Zhang Xuan as the Left Guard General, causing a stir in the court and among the public due to his young age and rapid rise in rank.

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