Adopted Husband.

Summary

In a war-ravaged village, three knights observe the aftermath of destruction. The leading knight, Lord Cheng, sketches the scene while discussing the impending threat of the Jurchen scouts with his companions. Meanwhile, in Taiyuan, Governor Qin Shao He receives news of the devastation in nearby regions and prepares for the city's defense as refugees flood in. The urgency of the situation grows as reports of Jurchen advances and military preparations fill the air. Shi Shi, at the Alchemy Tower, reflects on her friend Ning Yi's departure northward, sensing the gravity of the situation and the looming threat of invasion. Amidst the chaos, various rumors circulate about military strategies and the fate of the city, highlighting the uncertainty and fear gripping the populace.

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