Adopted Husband.

Summary

"Jin Hang is reluctant to assist with the western front, preferring to handle it alone, likely due to Wang Ren. They haven't explicitly stated this but are asking for seventy percent. Regarding Huangshan, timber transport is fine, but there are many empty houses and refugees. Chen Bo and I will visit Zu Xiang tomorrow. Zu Shi Yuan will soon be Prime Minister. In a tea house, a young nobleman, Lou Shuheng, is with two beautiful women, discussing the recent public executions in Hangzhou following the declaration of Fang La as emperor. The executions target officials and wealthy families, creating a festive yet grim atmosphere. Lou Shuheng, initially afraid of blood, now finds excitement in the spectacle. Lou Shuheng's elder brother, Lou Shu Wang, unexpectedly arrives, leading to tension as he discusses the family's business and the chaotic state of the new dynasty. Lou Shu Wang warns Lou Shuheng about the dangers of their current situation, emphasizing the need for restraint. However, he suddenly turns violent, attacking the women, demonstrating the brutal reality of their world. The scene escalates into chaos as Lou Shu Wang kills one of the women, illustrating the harshness of life in the fallen city of Hangzhou.

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