Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

The chapter reveals a side of Zhai Le not previously known to the young scholar, portraying him as an emotional, soft-hearted person despite his brave and composed exterior. Upon Zhai Huan’s death, Zhai Le is overwhelmed with grief, breaking down in tears. The young scholar and other mourners observe Zhai Le's raw emotions as he struggles with the loss of his brother. Zhai Le reflects on the mourning robe his brother had prepared long ago, unaware of the preparations. After the mourning, tensions rise among Zhai Huan’s family, particularly with Zhai Huan’s younger brother, who expresses bitterness and resentment toward Zhai Le. Zhai Le, despite his sorrow, maintains control over the situation, displaying both strength and compassion. The chapter explores Zhai Le’s emotional complexity, his loyalty to his brother, and the burden of leadership he now carries.

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