Adopted Husband.

Summary

In mid-October in Bianliang, the city buzzed with activity despite the cooling weather. Merchants called out to attract customers, and children eagerly awaited the first snowfall. In a quieter area, a vendor hoped to sell sweet cakes to the family of imperial censor Zhang Daren. A group of six, including a graceful woman and her sister, arrived at the Right Minister's residence, where they were welcomed inside. Yun Zhu and Jin Er, familiar with the minister's residence, brought warm silver ear and lotus seed soup for Qin Si Yuan and Ning Yi, who were engaged in serious discussions about escalating tensions in Pingzhou and the government's disaster relief efforts. The conversation revealed concerns over troop mobilization and grain prices, indicating a battle over public trust in the government's ability to manage the crisis. As grain prices fluctuated around thirty taels, both the wealthy and common folk reacted to the situation, with the government promising relief while facing skepticism. Ning Yi's aggressive tactics aimed to control grain distribution and manipulate market psychology, leading to a downward trend in prices. A county magistrate's efforts to enforce disaster relief faced backlash from a wealthy dealer, resulting in the magistrate's murder. Zhou Pei, linked to the Cheng Guo princess, took swift action against the dealer's family, leading to investigations that pressured others to stop hoarding grain, ultimately impacting local prices. The situation highlighted the complexities of disaster relief and the struggle for power and trust between the government and the populace.

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