Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan calms down after a tense moment with Lu Qing, who expresses her fear of being alone. They share personal stories, revealing Zhang Xuan's tragic past and Lu Qing's familial obligations. Zhang Xuan suspects a conspiracy involving Lu Qing's family, and they discuss her arranged marriage to the heir of the Cui family, which she resents. Lu Qing wishes to escape her fate, and Zhang Xuan comforts her, contemplating a plan to help her. As dawn breaks, they share a tender moment, but Zhang Xuan is reminded of another love, leading to emotional turmoil. They find a donkey, which lightens the mood, and they journey back to her family estate. Upon arrival, Lu Qing pleads for him to stay, but he leaves, both in tears, promising to return.

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