Adopted Husband.

Summary

The chapter describes a stormy evening at the Chang Zhou dock, a city known for its beauty during the Tang Dynasty. Amid heavy rain and chaos, dockworkers hustle to unload cargo from a troubled ship owned by a trading company. A young lady named Lou Shu Wan and a scholarly man discuss the ship's condition, expressing concern over fragile goods. As they observe the dock, a pleasure boat arrives, bringing more people seeking shelter. Despite the storm, some children remain cheerful. After confirming the cargo's safety, Lou Shu Wan returns to her inn, where she plans to address business matters. The chapter ends with her recognizing someone among the new arrivals at the inn.

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