Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

In the chapter, Su Ba Niang expresses her frustration about the royal family's burdens. Wang Ning An faces pressure from Zhao Zhen and the ladies around him regarding Empress Cao's potential danger. The women debate the implications of the Empress's innocence and the harsh realities of royal politics, with Yang Xi advocating for Empress Cao's safety. Wang Ning An realizes that the true threat may lie with someone orchestrating events behind the scenes, potentially manipulating Empress Cao's position. As political tensions rise, Prince Zhao Yun Bi proposes selecting a consort for the Crown Prince, which shifts focus away from Empress Cao and seems to stabilize the situation. This move surprises Wang Ning An, who suspects a clever strategy at play. Meanwhile, an older figure scolds Han Jiang for his naivety in understanding the political landscape, hinting at deeper manipulations and the potential for betrayal within the royal family. The chapter concludes with a sense of impending conflict as the stakes continue to rise.

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