Silver Fox.

Summary

Ye Lu Zhong Yuan, despite his noble status, personally oversees woodcutting on Dragon Head Mountain as the Liao emperor's arrival looms. Meng Yuan Zhi, a seasoned guard, remains vigilant, aware of his lack of trust from Ye Lu Zhong Yuan. He recalls his long journey to becoming a high-ranking guard and remains unfazed by distrustful glances. As the Liao emperor's palanquin arrives, Meng Yuan Zhi retreats, calculating the distance for a potential assassination. He later descends the mountain, preparing for a mission to kill the Xijing Prefecture Magistrate. Meanwhile, herders learn of a philanthropist leading refugees to the Western Regions for a better life, while warriors plan to catch wild horses. The herders, wary of becoming slave soldiers, seek to stay, highlighting the harsh realities of their lives. Tie Xin Yuan, reviewing requests from herdsmen, acknowledges the challenges of managing slaves and the Khitan military system's reliance on them as expendable forces.

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