Reborn to marry, she no longer wants to be the young master's mother

The emperor frowned, and a hint of barely perceptible anger flashed in his eyes, but he remained calm and restrained, as if he was just conducting an ordinary transaction negotiation. "My dear," he lowered his voice, trying to make his tone sound like an ordinary customer, "Why are your dishes so expensive? Is there something unusual about these dishes?"

The minister's son, a young man with gorgeous clothes and an arrogant face, glanced at the seemingly insignificant "poor man" in front of him, and a disdainful smile appeared on his lips: "Humph, you country bumpkin, what do you know? These are all rare species carefully selected from afar, with extremely high nutritional value, so they are naturally very expensive. If my family had not been officials for generations and had not had connections, you would not have been able to see them at all."

The emperor was furious when he heard this, but he knew it was not appropriate to reveal his identity at this moment, so he suppressed his anger and continued to ask in a calm tone: "Rare species? High nutritional value? Then let me ask, if the people can't even solve the basic problem of food and clothing, how can they enjoy these so-called rare things? Is the prosperity of the country built on the suffering of the people?"

As soon as these words came out, the crowd around him began to whisper, casting curious and scrutinizing glances. The minister's son obviously had not expected to be questioned so sharply, and for a moment he was speechless, his face red and white, extremely embarrassed. The emperor took this opportunity to slowly turn around, his eyes swept across the entire market, and he thought to himself: What kind of corruption and injustice is hidden behind this? He vowed to uncover all of this, let the truth be known to the world, and let the people return to peace and prosperity.

On the edge of the turbulent empire, in a capital city where prosperity and gloom coexist, there is a secret unknown to the public. The son of a minister, Lin Yixuan, a young man who has been surrounded by the halo of power and money since childhood, quietly embarked on another path when the country was in turmoil - making money from the national crisis.

It was a cloudy evening, and the city market was still bustling with people, but it was hard to hide the tension and uneasiness in the air. Lin Yixuan, wearing a luxurious brocade robe and cloud-patterned boots with gold embroidery, strolled among the bustling crowd, with a strange light flashing in his eyes. In his hand, he tightly grasped a string of pearl necklaces that sparkled with an attractive luster. He bought it at a high price from a distant merchant. It is said that each pearl contains the mysterious power of the deep sea.

"My fellow countrymen, take a look at this rare treasure!" Lin Yixuan's voice was clear and magnetic, instantly attracting the attention of the people around him. He smiled proudly and continued, "It's expensive for a reason. This is not just jewelry, but also a peace and hope in troubled times. If you buy it, it's a contract with the future; if you don't buy it, please do as you please, but remember that opportunities always come to those who are prepared."

In the crowd, some people were skeptical, some were moved, and more were curious and eager about the uncertainty of the country's future. Lin Yixuan's eyes swept across everyone's faces, as if he could see through everyone's mind. He knew very well that in this chaotic world, people were eager to grasp any straw that might bring them stability, and he was the one who provided the straw.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence at the scene. A ragged old man staggered into the crowd, tremblingly stretched out his skinny hand, pointing at the necklace in Lin Yixuan's hand, his eyes full of desire and indescribable anger. "You...how dare you do this? The country is in danger, and you take the opportunity to make money!"

Lin Yixuan's smile remained, but his eyes became deeper. "The old man is wrong. I am not taking advantage of the situation. Instead, I am looking for a ray of hope for everyone. In troubled times, gold, silver and jewelry may be able to buy temporary food, clothing and security, and I am just bringing this possibility to more people. As for the country, it has its own wise monarch and loyal soldiers to protect it. We ordinary people just need to do our part."

After saying that, Lin Yixuan waved his sleeves lightly, and the pearl necklace drew a bright light in the sun, and was immediately bought by a well-dressed businessman at a high price. The discussion in the crowd became louder, but more of them were thinking deeply about Lin Yixuan's words.

In that snowy winter, the sky seemed to be covered with endless heavy snow. Every snowflake carried the coldness of winter and fell heavily on the ground, turning the whole world into a white wonderland. However, this beauty became an unspeakable burden for the people in the city.

In the streets, pedestrians hurried, and everyone's face was filled with anxiety and dissatisfaction. The heavy snow blocked the road, and the traces of the vegetable vendors had long been swallowed by the snow. The vegetable market, which was usually bustling, was now left with only a few lonely stalls, and there were only a few vegetables on display, and the prices were ridiculously high. People gathered in front of the stalls, talking about it, and their words were full of helplessness and anger.

"Where can I buy vegetables in this heavy snow?" A middle-aged woman sighed, holding her empty purse tightly in both hands, with despair in her eyes.

"Yes, life is really unbearable now. The food at home is running out." An old man nearby also echoed him, his brows furrowed, his face full of wrinkles, as if every wrinkle was telling of the hardships of life.

At this moment, a group of officials in gorgeous clothes passed through the crowd. They ignored the people's complaints and just kept on going. Among them was a young and energetic son of a minister. He rode a tall horse with a disdainful smile on his face, as if the sufferings of the world had nothing to do with him.

"You lowly people, if you can't buy vegetables, just get out! Don't bother me here." The minister's son suddenly pulled the reins of his horse, and shouted at the crowd condescendingly, his words full of arrogance and ruthlessness.

His words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up waves. The anger of the people was completely ignited, and they all stopped what they were doing and focused their eyes on the arrogant son of the minister. The air was filled with a tense atmosphere of impending storm.

"You bastard, how can you say such heartless words?" A strong young man stepped forward, his eyes flashing with anger, as if they would explode at any time.

"That's right. Life for us ordinary people is already so difficult, yet you still trample on our dignity like this!" Another old man also stood up. Although his voice was trembling, his tone was extremely firm.