Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

Pei Zi Yun arrives at Jiangping County, where he is warmly welcomed at an inn he previously visited. After settling in, he enjoys a meal and meets Chen Yuan, who informs him about his success in the provincial exam and updates him on land purchases. Chen Yuan faced challenges acquiring land due to scrutiny over Pei's finances but managed to secure five deeds, including ancestral land. Pei emphasizes the need for tenants and discusses plans for business investments. Meanwhile, at the Zhang Residence, a fisherman pleads innocence after being accused of horse theft, claiming he witnessed a murder. He identifies a suspect from portraits provided by Zhang Jieyu.

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