I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

In a tense atmosphere, Han Shuo reluctantly prepares to enter the palace, pressured by public outcry over grain shortages in Guanzhong, which has shifted from a grain exporter to an importer. As nobles and merchants face backlash, many fear the Emperor's potential wrath, recalling past crackdowns. Amidst this chaos, Zhou Wen of the Zhou family sees profit in rising grain prices and plans to intimidate dissenters. He believes that by silencing scholars and commoners, he can maintain his wealth and influence, viewing the current crisis as a lucrative opportunity. The chapter ends with a sense of impending conflict and desperation among the characters.

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