I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

Tang Yi faces a plot against him by Wang Daochong, a disgruntled second-place county exam candidate who blames Tang for his family's decline after the opening of the Salt and Iron Pond. Despite his initial hesitation, Tang Yi decides to investigate Wang. Meanwhile, he deals with Xu Wei's frustrations over their differing literary talents and the pressures of academic success. As they bond over their struggles, Xu Wei begins to improve his writing, inspired by Tang Yi's encouragement. Ultimately, they learn about Wang Daochong's grievances, revealing the depth of his resentment towards Tang Yi for his family's misfortunes.

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