Adopted Husband.

Summary

Zhou Pei, a princess in the Southern Dynasties, reflects on the beauty of West Lake in June and the turmoil caused by the Jurchens' invasion. After enduring nightmares of battle and loss, she navigates her responsibilities amidst the chaos. A confrontation occurs between her husband, Prince Qu Zong Hui, and Cheng Zhou Hai, her chief steward, highlighting the prince's jealousy and immaturity. Zhou Pei asserts her authority, emphasizing the seriousness of her duties in restoring order and providing for the displaced people of Jiangnan. The princess's residence has grown in power, developing commercial workshops to aid the struggling populace. Despite the challenges, there is a sense of hope for recovery and stability in the Wu Dynasty, as efforts to revitalize commerce begin to bear fruit.

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