Adopted Husband.

Summary

Traveling from Jiangning to the capital, the original plan to prevent unrest in Jingkang was disrupted after assessing the situation at the Secret Intelligence Bureau. The focus shifted to minor details, which became inconsequential. Ning Yi, reflecting on technological innovations, considered traditional steelmaking rather than gunpowder due to the lack of an industrial foundation in the Wuchao era. Despite China's rich cultural history, significant technological advancements in metallurgy had stagnated over centuries. Ning Yi aimed for quick innovations, particularly in steelmaking, to produce better weapons for the army. He decided to delegate preliminary experiments to Lu Hong Ti while recognizing the cautiousness of the upper echelons regarding espionage systems. Ning Yi planned to work independently on Zhu Ji's affairs, while the cloth business would be managed by Tan Er. Yun Zhu and Jin Er were training personnel in Jiangning, preparing for new store operations in the capital. Ning Yi also proposed a daily store visit plan with associates to refine his ideas and draft articles of incorporation for a modern company. Later, discussions arose about Zhou Pei, who was busy preparing to meet the Empress Dowager. She had shown promise in her scholarly pursuits, impressing many, and there were expectations of marriage proposals due to her beauty and talent.

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