Sword Comes.

Summary

Chen Ping An, enjoying tanghulu, reflects on an abandoned house he feels responsible for, contemplating repairs. He feeds his neighbor's chickens and admires his tidy kitchen. While examining a wooden figure, he discovers red dots and tiny black characters, attempting to reconstruct its meaning. After a moment of leisure at the East Gate, he sees children, including familiar faces, heading to a mountain academy. Unbeknownst to them, they are part of a larger narrative of aspiration and struggle within a dynasty filled with noble families. Their innocent excitement contrasts sharply with the weight of their ambitions.

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