The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

In a tense meeting at the Bureau of Metallurgy, Deputy Wang Fu and Secretary Zhou Pei are surprised by the arrival of Tong Gong Gong, a powerful eunuch. He visits with Gao Li from the Internal Manufacturing Bureau, seeking iron molds for candle production. Zhao Hong Run, the Prince of Su, initially suspects ulterior motives but learns that the molds are for palace use only. After negotiations, Zhao proposes a price of 100,000 taels per mold, shocking Gao Li. However, Tong Xian supports the deal, leading to a potential agreement at half-price, showcasing the complex dynamics of power and profit within the imperial court.

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