Episode 8 recap: Chen Man Cang discussed the overall situation.
During a private conversation, the city lord also learned about Chen Man Cang's actions. Those around him always thought he was just a troublemaker, but they didn't expect him to secretly embezzle water resources and manipulate everyone, disregarding their well-being. He even planned to dismantle him completely when they met. However, taking advantage of the city lord's dancing practice, Chen Man Cang took the initiative to apologize. With his smooth-talking and cunning manner, he even tried to shift the blame onto the city lord. Initially, the city lord didn't intend to hold him accountable, but there were suspicions surrounding Chen Man Cang, and the city lord was willing to leave it to fate to determine his destiny.
Upon seeing this situation, Chen Man Cang was terrified by the sword in front of him. But soon, he regained his composure and planned to continue strategizing with the city lord to expose the mastermind behind the scenes. Afterward, Chen Man Cang gathered everyone again to discuss important matters. Unexpectedly, the people in the audience, who were known for their opportunistic tendencies, also sensed the unfavorable situation and began to hesitate. Nevertheless, Chen Man Cang calmly discussed the advantageous opportunity with them, and they started showing interest and preparing to contribute financially.
Back in the room, Chen Man Cang also learned about his comrade betraying their own people. He intended to take action and educate them. However, the other person stubbornly claimed it was just a temporary measure and continued to delay. This made Chen Man Cang furious and urged them to focus on their tasks. The next day, Chen Man Cang led his men to demand money from Zhao, the shopkeeper. Upon seeing Zhao's wealth and power, Chen Man Cang glanced at his associates and decided to take Zhao into custody right away.
Comments(Episode 8)