Adopted Husband.

Summary

The content discusses a conversation about a village near Bianliang, where the speaker's family has been involved in the firework business for generations. The speaker explains how they were invited to join a larger enterprise in the village after struggling to compete with a new firework shop. They learned about improving gunpowder only after joining the new workshop, where strict standards were enforced. The owner, Ning Yi, is mentioned as someone who later killed the emperor. The speaker describes Ning Yi as young but authoritative, and they have seen him a few times. The conversation also touches on the workshops in the courtyard, the speaker's limited knowledge of the owner's affairs, and the implications of Ning Yi's actions during a battle. High-ranking officials discuss the gunpowder situation and express regret over missed opportunities related to the Wu Dynasty's treasures. Wan Yan Xi Yin, a knowledgeable Jurchen official, reflects on the significance of the events surrounding the emperor's death and the implications for the Jin Dynasty.

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