After three years in seclusion, you tell me this is the Tang Dynasty?.

Summary

Ye Tian completes his shopping, spending nearly all his money but acquiring essential items like light bulbs, a kettle, and a rice cooker for convenience. The next day, Chang'an City is abuzz with Emperor Li Shi Min's new decree, asserting the Tang Dynasty's integrity and refusal to form alliances or pay tributes. While citizens discuss its implications, Li Yuan, unaware of the decree's announcement, is disturbed by its content upon reading it. He fears it may jeopardize the dynasty's stability against external threats. Meanwhile, Li Shi Min, irritated by his father's summons, prioritizes his duties over familial ties, indicating a rift in their relationship.

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