Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

In this chapter, Tao Yan finally retaliates against Shen Tang after being insulted multiple times. Though previously cautious due to Shen Tang's martial prowess, Tao’s frustration leads him to a verbal confrontation. Shen Tang, enraged, physically attacks Tao, scratching and kicking him in an undignified brawl. Despite Zhang He and others trying to mediate, the conflict escalates, leaving Tao humiliated. . The alliance faces a dire situation—famine and insufficient resources to sustain the population of Yanzhou. Shen Tang's territory is also stretched thin, and she struggles to find a solution. Various suggestions are made, including using the enemy’s National Seal to control the weather and speed up crop growth, but executing such a plan seems complex and risky. Shen Tang decides to reach out to her cousin Xu Jie for help with grain supplies as a temporary measure, while preparing for further contingencies. The chapter reflects the tension within the alliance and Shen Tang's internal conflict, highlighting her resolve to act with integrity despite the overwhelming challenges.

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