Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. In this chapter, Jimo Qiu expresses curiosity about Ma Ma, a significant figure in Gongxi Qiu's life, whom he describes as a rare soulmate and confidante. Gongxi Qiu boasts about her exceptional qualities and skills, suggesting that her political duties have hindered her martial arts training. Jimo Qiu questions the basis of Gongxi's confidence, sensing a mix of arrogance and self-praise in his words. The conversation shifts to personal matters, including the disgrace of Fang Yan's actions leading to a pregnancy before marriage, which is met with agreement from others present. Shen Tang expresses frustration over the inefficiencies of their situation, feeling overwhelmed by the burdens of their tasks. The chapter concludes with a sense of urgency as a young man advises leaving early, hinting at underlying tensions and unresolved issues. .

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