Ep. 2: Xin encounters fleeing Qin King Ying Zheng during a deadly assassination attempt

Xin comes across Ying Zheng, the young King of Qin, who is escaping an uprising led by his half-brother. The situation escalates when the assassin responsible for Piao's death arrives to eliminate Ying Zheng. Xin faces a critical moral dilemma after learning that Piao died as a substitute for the king. He must choose whether to protect Ying Zheng or allow the assassin to succeed in his mission. This encounter forces Xin to weigh his loyalty against the immediate threat to the ruler's life, creating a tense standoff where the outcome remains uncertain.

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