Chapter 678: Imperial Edict

d into four classes by the phrase "scholar-farmer-artisan-merchant." The scholar class ranked first, followed by farmers. But merchants, no matter how much money they earned, had the lowest social st...on edge.Before he could speak, the butler immediately appeared and rushed to open the door.The steward, still oblivious to what was happening, held himself with the airs of a Right Minister's househol...