I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

The capital's assistant commander, Dao Jian, faces a significant challenge as scholars and merchants protest outside his office, demanding change. Despite his anger and the readiness of his elite soldiers, he refrains from taking action without the emperor's orders. Meanwhile, Wang Sheng, a scholar, revels in the attention but soon realizes the precariousness of the situation as key supporters vanish. News of influential merchants offering vast sums to the government further unsettles him, highlighting the tension between the ruling powers and the public's discontent. The atmosphere shifts dramatically, revealing the underlying instability in Chang'an.

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