Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. Xie Qi feels compelled to rescue fellow ministers of the Xin Kingdom, recalling their shared hardships under Zheng Qiao's tyranny. He consults with Chu Yao and others, who prioritize the political benefits of the rescue. They learn that the imprisoned ministers are in dire straits, and Chu Yao decides to send troops to save them. Meanwhile, the imprisoned ministers discuss the current political landscape, expressing disdain for Zheng Qiao. They share rumors about a rising figure, Shen Tang, linked to the Xin royal family, sparking intrigue among them. As Chu Yao's troops arrive, they find the ministers being forced to dig their graves. The soldiers flee at the sight of Chu Yao, and he orders the rescue of the imprisoned officials, who are relieved to be alive. Among them is a scholar named Luan, who shares a familial bond with Luan Xin, a former official. Their reunion is emotional, filled with joy and nostalgia. However, tensions rise when Luan Xin encounters a figure from his past, leading to a chilling confrontation. .

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