Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

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The chapter describes a royal feast where Wang Ning An is disappointed by the simple and sparse dishes served, compared to the lavish meals of the Wang family. Chen Lin, a servant, complains to Wang Ning An about the emperor's frugal lifestyle, hinting that Wang Ning An could gain the emperor's favor by helping to fill the treasury. The emperor, Zhao Zhen, is struggling with financial difficulties and the pressure to produce a male heir. He encourages Wang Ning An to marry Yang Xi, a girl he has feelings for, saying that a woman three years older is valuable. Zhao Zhen decrees that Wang Ning An must marry Yang Xi as soon as possible.

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