Adopted Husband.

Summary

Ning Yi's life has changed since establishing Zhu Ji in Bianliang, expanding his social circle despite his preference for tranquility. He occasionally attends poetry gatherings and encounters various individuals, including self-proclaimed "friends" who offer unsolicited advice. Ning Yi is discerning, often brushing off suggestions that lack significance to him. He contemplates involving Miss Shi Shi in disaster relief efforts but recognizes her perceptiveness and the complexities of their relationship. During a meeting with Wen Ren Bu Er, they discuss Shi Shi's potential visit, which Ning Yi believes is not merely a request from Zuo Ji Lan but possibly from Li Yun. When Shi Shi arrives, they discuss the disaster areas and the challenges of grain hoarding. Ning Yi seeks her connections to help transport supplies, revealing the deeper motivations of grain hoarders who prioritize land over money. He explains that while small households hoard for profit, large households aim to manipulate the market, creating a deadlock in disaster relief efforts. By addressing the greed of the upper echelons, they can ultimately benefit those in need.

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