A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Hui Niang becomes increasingly melancholic after receiving a charcoal sketch from Shen Xi, leading to a night of storytelling. The next morning, while the city is lively, Shen Xi falls ill. Hui Niang, worried, rushes to check on him and calls for a doctor. Xie Yun Er diagnoses Shen Xi with a strange heart ailment, likely due to emotional distress. As Hui Niang and Zhou care for him, they prepare medicine and stay by his side. Shen Xi, feeling weak, is comforted by Hui Niang's presence. Despite his illness, he experiences a deep emotional connection to her, realizing the complexities of his feelings.

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