Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Wang Ning An inquires about Zhang Zongru, and Jiang Zhi Qi expresses regret over the false accusations against the Drunken Weng, acknowledging his failure to see the schemes of Qian Ai and others. Wang Ning An reassures him not to blame himself, as the Qian family is powerful. Zhang Zongru, now a Langzhong in the Ministry of Works, has benefited from corruption, particularly from river works funding. He seeks help from Ou Yang Xiu to delay his charges, hoping for an amnesty after a palace relocation. However, Ou Yang Xiu informs the authorities of Zhang's case, leading to Zhang's imminent dismissal. The Zhang family, particularly Zhang Chunyan, is caught in a web of intrigue involving the Qian family and Ou Yang Xiu, with Wang Ning An investigating the slander against Ou Yang Xiu. At the Zhang residence, Wang Ning An confronts Zhang Zong Ruo about the accusations, emphasizing the need for solid evidence. Zhang Zongru claims to have proof of Ou Yang Xiu's misconduct, presenting poems and a property deed. Wang Ning An challenges him to formally accuse Ou Yang Xiu in court. Amidst the political tension, the upcoming imperial examination and the interrogation of Ou Yang Xiu loom large, promising significant consequences for all involved.

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