Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the Bi Yuan lake, which connects the Qi Wang Mansion and the Zi Wei Palace, and features a small island with pavilions. It focuses on Yang Ji Er, a fifteen-year-old princess known for her beauty and rebellious spirit, as she interacts with her friend Lu Qing. They discuss Yang Ji Er's recent family conflict and the potential for matchmaking, which she resists. The chapter also introduces Zhang Xuan, Lu Qing's husband, and their discussion about Yang Ji Er's future and the political landscape, including the establishment of a multi-ministerial system in the Zi Wei Pavilion. The inaugural meeting addresses currency unification.

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