Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

After a month of campaigning, Zhang Xuan's army returned to Jiang Du to a grand welcome, celebrating the pacification of banditry in Xuzhou and the reopening of the Tongji Canal. The joyful citizens, including over 100,000 merchants and their families, expressed gratitude by presenting gifts to Zhang Xuan. He promised to keep the canal open to support their livelihoods. Zhang Xuan reunited with his emotional wife, Lu Qing, and later took a break with his soldiers, who indulged in shopping and entertainment. He thanked Zhang Chuchen for saving Lu Qing, gifting her a remarkable sword called Dripping Water, which she cherished deeply. Meanwhile, Lu Qing managed family affairs, emphasizing the importance of compensating the families of fallen guards, showing her commitment to gratitude and reputation. Zhang Chuchen advised her on managing household matters, revealing her own capabilities beyond swordsmanship. The chapter ends with a light-hearted exchange between the two women, hinting at deeper feelings and connections.

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