Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

In this chapter, Qin Li struggles with exhaustion and worry as he prepares military plans. His friend Zhao Feng urges him to rest, highlighting Qin Li's weariness and the pressure he faces. Despite his condition, Qin Li attempts to work on troop deployments, but his trembling hand betrays his fatigue. Zhao Feng insists on postponing this task, recognizing the toll it takes on Qin Li's health. . Qin Li’s anxiety about their allies' safety in Tianhai looms over him, compounded by the difficulty of communication during the conflict. He reflects on the weight of responsibility and his unease about potential dangers. . Cui Xiao enters to retrieve Qin Li’s work and engages in light banter about their past and enemies. They share stories about personal struggles, including Cui Xiao's memories of his family and their attempts to find a suitable match for his daughter, revealing his complex background as the husband of a former bandit. The conversation shifts as Shen Tang, another character, seeks to understand Cui Xiao's true identity, leading to suspicions about connections to enemies they may share. Ultimately, the chapter intertwines themes of loyalty, the burden of leadership, and the complexities of personal history against a backdrop of impending conflict.

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