Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

The chapter describes a tea house in Kunzhou where people gather to discuss news and gossip. Rumors are circulating about Shen Tang's military expedition, with the local government advising some to stay behind. However, the tea house is unusually quiet, with fewer people than usual. One patron notes the absence of the usual voices criticizing the ruler Wang Ting, speculating that they may have gone to enlist. The tavern owner reveals that Shen Tang had saved his life twice, once when he was exiled and again when escaping the war. The chapter also provides background on the tavern owner, who was originally from a prestigious family but had a naive and worldly ignorance, and had a brief relationship with a young man from a similar background.

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