A Champion Scholar Revered By Sages, And You Call Him A Useless Bookworm?

Summary

Zhang Dong, furious, punishes Qian Qing Wen with thirty strokes of the cane, despite Qian's protests about his father's influence. The scene draws mixed reactions from onlookers, some finding satisfaction in the humiliation of a scholar. Meanwhile, Zhang Xiao Yan, grateful for the magistrate's actions, is led away by bailiffs under suspicious circumstances. She encounters Zhao Zhong Cheng, who saves her from a dire fate, encouraging her to stand strong. As tensions rise, Qian Qing Shu arrives, ready to confront Zhang Dong and defend his brother, escalating the conflict.

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