Adopted Husband.

Summary

In Xiaoyi County during a famine, the Guo Family led relief efforts, but other households and the government also contributed. Relief was limited, forcing some to beg or sell possessions, benefiting the wealthy gentry. People prioritized dignity, consuming their own grain before seeking help. A crowd gathered as Guo Ming Yi announced aid, but a bald man accused the Guo Family of hoarding grain, inciting fear of government retribution. Despite initial support for Guo Ming Yi, the bald man's claims swayed the crowd, leading to chaos. Guo Ming Yi, realizing the danger, sought refuge and warned his family. Eventually, government forces, led by Lord Li, surrounded the Guo Family, leading to their imprisonment and the confiscation of their assets. After five days, Guo Ming Yi compromised to retain his family's wealth, relocating to Jiangnan while releasing grain for relief efforts, ultimately benefiting the government.

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