Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

Wu Xian discusses his eldest and second sons with Zhao Feng, revealing family tensions. The eldest son is influenced by his scheming uncles, while the second son is more cunning and resembles Wu Xian in intelligence. Wu Xian feels disappointed with the eldest's lack of talent and leadership, but doesn't fully favor the second son due to potential power struggles. Wu Xian hints that the second son might have manipulated events to frame the eldest. Despite warnings, the eldest son remains oblivious to the dangers posed by his uncles and his brother. Zhao Feng, troubled by the situation, reflects on the eldest's incompetence and the complicated family dynamics. Wu Xian laments that, in times of internal strife, the eldest son lacks the strength to lead, yet family loyalty prevents him from making harsh decisions. . In a separate scene, Shen Tang grapples with the destructive strategy of Seino, where crops are burned to deny resources to invading forces. She’s furious that this will harm the local populace, who will face famine. Tao Yan mocks her concern, leading to a heated argument. The allied forces ignore the famine problem, leaving Shen Tang frustrated as no clear solution is provided for the suffering of the commoners. The tension between personal morality and pragmatic politics deepens.

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