Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

In mid-April, significant changes occurred in the court, including the dismissal of Prime Minister Xiao Yu and Minister of War Wei Xuan's reassignment. Pei Ju and Pei Yun gained control over key ministries, while Yu Shi Ji became increasingly powerful. Local powers shifted as Qu Tutong suppressed bandits and Li Yuan took command of Bingzhou. Amidst these upheavals, Zhang Xuan focused on his wife's impending labor. Lu Qing, heavily pregnant, discussed childbirth customs with Xin Yu, revealing differences between their cultures. As Lu Qing went into labor, the women quickly mobilized to assist her. After a chaotic delivery, Lu Qing gave birth to a healthy boy, bringing joy to Zhang Xuan, who was informed of the news and later learned he would be appointed as the Commander of Qinghe.

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