I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Zhang Tang returns home with 500 gold pieces given by Liu De, entrusting his mother, Madam Wang, to hide the money. The Zhang family, once respectable, struggles after the death of Zhang Tang's father, who upheld integrity. Traditional burial customs demand lavish offerings for ancestors, leading to financial strain. Zhang Tang reassures his mother that the gold is earned through royal favor, prompting her to encourage him to honor his father's legacy. Seeking assistance for his new role as magistrate, Zhang Tang recruits Yan Jiu, a skilled wanderer with valuable connections, promising him gold and a chance to redeem himself.

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