Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Chen Lin reflects on Shen Duan's past filial piety despite his current disloyalty, expressing regret over his misjudgment. Wang Ning An reassures Chen Lin of his past contributions and suggests leniency from the sage. However, he grows suspicious of Chen Lin's behavior, questioning his lack of affection for Shen Duan and suspecting deeper issues. Tan Xian, a soldier, is brought in and reveals his loyalty to Shen Duan, who had protected him in the past. Under pressure, he discloses that Shen Duan sought him out regarding military matters and had plans to take credit for actions that could jeopardize the court. As the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that Chen Lin has colluded with the Political Affairs Hall, and there are implications of a larger conspiracy involving Lord Wen. Tan Xian eventually produces a wax seal containing a letter linked to Liu Hang, hinting at a deeper plot that may have led to military losses.

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