Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. Zhao Feng, anxious about his daughter running away to Ha Yin, discusses the situation with Xu Jie, showing respect for Xu Jie's authority as a county magistrate. Despite Zhao Feng's casual demeanor, there are underlying tensions regarding territorial control. Xu Jie, unaware of these nuances, agrees to inform Zhao Feng if he learns anything about his daughter. Qin Li, however, questions Zhao Feng's belief that his daughter wouldn't employ cunning tactics, hinting at deeper concerns. Meanwhile, Xu Jie reflects on a past nation that was destroyed due to upstream powers cutting off a vital river, leading him to regret missing a friend from that nation. He suddenly worries about potential theft from his residence and instructs his butler to check for missing items. Although nothing is stolen, he discovers his cherished box of family letters has been tampered with, indicating an invasion of his private space. Xu Jie dismisses his butler, indicating that the matter is not his concern. .

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