Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter details the tense atmosphere within the camp of the Xiaoguo troops, where Sima Dekan and his allies plot to assassinate Yu Wen Hua Ji, who plans to scapegoat them for a regicide. They decide to act that night, believing it to be their only chance for survival. Meanwhile, General Mai Meng Cai meets with Shen Guang, who reveals that Zhang Xuan seeks his assistance to protect the Empress Dowager and the Bai Guan from the impending mutiny. Mai Meng Cai agrees to help, feeling a sense of duty. In a parallel narrative, Empress Xiao is under house arrest, reflecting on her daughter Yang Ji Er's grief over her father's death. They discuss the possibility of Zhang Xuan defeating Yu Wen Hua Ji, with Yang Ji Er expressing a desire for revenge. The chapter ends with the arrival of Zhang Kai, who seeks a private audience with Empress Xiao, hinting at important news.

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