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Summary

The moon illuminated a tense atmosphere among the troops at the Zizhou frontline. As night fell, the Jin army prepared for a potential Jurchen attack, led by Saba, who attempted a night raid. Ning Xi arrived at the Xiukou military camp, discussing battle strategies with Qu Zhengyan and learning about the recent defeat at Wangyuan Bridge. Amidst the chaos, Ning Ji, Ning Xi's younger brother, tended to the wounded. Despite their efforts, a soldier died, leaving Ning Xi feeling defeated. The brothers shared a moment of levity over rice cakes, discussing their father's recent victory at Wangyuan Bridge, which had significantly weakened the Jurchen forces. They concluded that the Jurchens would likely retreat rather than advance.

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