Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

In a twilight setting, Qin Ying embarks on a journey aboard the Iron Buddha, accompanied by Na Lan Xiong Tu and others. Tension arises as Zhao Jing avoids Na Lan, hinting at deeper issues. As they sail towards the imperial capital, Qin Ying reflects on his ambitions and the burdens of leadership, while Hong Mei Ao Xue challenges his views on power. Na Lan Xiong Tu offers support from the Long Nan faction, contrasting it with the less favorable Huai Xi faction. The chapter culminates in a lavish banquet, where Na Lan Teases Qin Ying about his preferences, revealing a more complex and morally ambiguous world of political alliances and personal desires.

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