Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. In this chapter, Chu Yao discusses the implications of Wen Xin rankings, emphasizing that while a high-ranking Wen Xin offers advantages, the act of replacing one is akin to stealing someone's future. He explains that such actions are rare and typically a capital offense unless done voluntarily, which Shen Tang finds hard to believe. Chu Yao shares his background of being sold by his parents and forced to serve a mischievous scholar, revealing his passion for learning despite his circumstances. He reflects on the loss of the true scholarly spirit and describes a vivid dream where he wrote a prescription for healing, which Shen Tang finds dubious. The chapter highlights themes of coercion, the value of knowledge, and the uncertainty of one's path in life. .

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