Adopted Husband.

Summary

The New Year festivities by the Qinhuai River were lively, with children playing and firecrackers echoing, despite the lingering chill and snow. Inside the tavern Listening to the Waves, two men, Pu Yang Yi and Tang Xu, discussed recent events. They mentioned a snow disaster affecting Lin Shouzhou and the Wu Family's struggles in the cloth trade, hinting at ongoing tensions with the Su Family. Their conversation revealed intricate schemes and rivalries, particularly regarding the Wu Family's diminished power and the influence of Ning Yi, a clever scholar. Qilan, a musician in the tavern, listened intently, reflecting on Ning Yi's reputation and her own status as the flower queen, feeling a strange connection to him.

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