The chapter opens with Kang Taegu facing danger while his family members, particularly a group of associates, discuss his reckless actions and the potential problems they pose. They highlight Kangmu's aggressive tendencies and his single-minded pursuit of his desires. It's revealed he's become a target, and they consider intervention while also acknowledging his problematic attitude, which is suggested as the reason he was abandoned by the family in the past. They make moves to intervene and decide to make sure Taegu is out of harm's way.