I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

In the winter of the 1st year of Yanhe, Chang'an City buzzed with New Year festivities, where even the poorest families splurged on new items. While children reveled in gifts, nobles anxiously awaited news from the Unending Palace about large-scale construction projects, igniting excitement among merchants and officials. However, anger erupted when plans to cut off financial gains emerged, leading to widespread curses against Zhang Chi You, whose name instilled fear among the elite. Despite their powerlessness, nobles sought ways to profit from the situation, realizing opportunities in construction materials and labor. As the court session paused, the Emperor grappled with appointing a leader for the ambitious river management office, torn between the Crown Prince's potential and the risks of failure.

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