Surprising Swan.

Summary

In Shijiang City, the battered remnants of the Great Merchant's army, led by the weary Grand Prince Mu Yuan, regrouped with Dong Lin Wang after a disastrous battle at Baidi City. With morale low and soldiers wounded, they strategized to halt the advancing Mo Bei cavalry. Meanwhile, Li Zi Ye of the Rakshasa cavalry offered support, but acknowledged the failure to prevent the city's fall. Dong Lin Wang recognized the need for capable leadership and considered appointing Bu Yi Hou as a general. In the royal palace, the Shang Huang expressed frustration over peace negotiations, while Empress Chang Sun suggested leveraging Li Jiaoxi's past interactions with the Shaman Clan to stabilize relations and facilitate military reinforcements.

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