Synopsis

An assassination attempt on Prince Zhen and his family occurs upon their disembarkation, revealing a betrayal within their own ranks. The Fourth Young Master of the Heavenly Dragon Escort Agency takes an arrow intended for the prince but is saved by a money pouch under his clothes, which they keep secret due to him wearing armor. The prince then decides to officially request the Heavenly Dragon Escort Agency to safeguard the Pear Flower Garden instead of the Nanjing Merchant Union. The chapter ends with the two groups formally meeting and discussing the earlier events.