Dao Lord.

Summary

In the imperial study, tensions rise as Hai Wu Ji faces accusations from his mother, Empress Dowager Shang You Lan, regarding the poisoning of his sister, Hai Ru Yue. Despite his attempts to downplay the situation, Shang You Lan confronts him with the harsh realities of their family's sacrifices and the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, in Da Chan Mountain, leaders discuss the brewing conflict as they receive alarming news about the poisoning, indicating a coordinated threat from Yan Guo and Zhao Guo. In Jinzhou, Chao Sheng Huai is imprisoned and demands to see Niu You Dao, while diplomatic tensions escalate at a banquet, highlighting the fragile state of alliances and the looming danger of war.

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