Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

In this chapter, Wu Xian is shocked to learn that Da Wei, the envoy from Shen Tang, is actually General Zhao's daughter, Zhao Wei. The revelation leads to confusion among Wu Xian’s faction, who struggle to reconcile her identity with her imposing demeanor. Wu Xian, initially stern, decides to let Zhao Wei off with a warning for her actions, which were driven by filial piety. However, tensions rise when a burly general expresses disdain for Zhao Feng, Zhao Wei's father, accusing him of causing disruptions. Zhao Feng defends himself but ends up enduring a harsh punishment of eighty-seven strokes, revealing the brutality of military justice. As Zhao Wei watches in horror, her father accepts his punishment with indifference, determined to teach a lesson about responsibility. After the punishment, Zhao Feng maintains that the matter is settled, and Wu Xian acknowledges the chaos that Zhao Feng's actions have caused. The chapter culminates with a shocking revelation that the true leader of Shen Tang is actually a daughter, Shen Mei, which leaves everyone, including Wu Xian, stunned.

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