I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

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The Son of Heaven savored dumplings for the first time in years, relishing their flavor and lamenting his past inability to enjoy food. After devouring the dumplings, he was introduced to Jianbing, which astonished him with its delightful taste. This culinary experience inspired him to issue a decree pardoning many, liberating them from guilt. Zhang Yue, the chef, humbly declined rewards but requested the pardon of a convict, Zhu An Shi. The Emperor, intrigued yet suspicious, contemplated Zhu's potential but felt resentment for not having loyal followers like past emperors. The chapter concludes with the Emperor's conflicted feelings about power and loyalty.

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