I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Cheng Dong experiences an unsettling feeling as he witnesses a grand procession of carriages in Dayang County, indicating the arrival of a noble family from Chang'an. Concerned about the implications for his own wealth and the local economy, he instructs his servant to investigate the family's background. The situation in Dayang is dire, with soaring rice prices forcing farmers to sell their land cheaply, leading to widespread poverty. Cheng Dong realizes that if the court intervenes, many local officials could face dire consequences. He sends his son to inform the county governor and captain about the noble family's arrival, aware of the corruption and grain shortages plaguing the region. The chapter ends with Cheng Dong's anxiety about the unfolding events.

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