The Sound of Exploding Candles Marks the End of the Year

During the Northern Song Dynasty, corrupt officials were rampant and the people were in dire straits. When Yan Qing was 8 years old, he had enough to eat for the first time. His parents sold him to Shi Daguan for the same price. The officials treated him well. Not only did they have white rice to eat every day, but they also taught him how to read a few words. He was happier than at home. Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. Mr. Shi was framed by thieves and imprisoned. However, the eldest wife of the family refused to redress his injustice, and the housekeeper conspired with him to steal his family property. This novel and its characters are purely fictitious. Any similarity is purely coincidental and should not be imitated.