A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Hui Niang assists Shen Xi, who is recovering from illness, by helping him with personal care and providing food. She explains that he will be staying in her daughter's room, hinting at a future betrothal. As they converse, Hui Niang shares her tragic past, detailing her family's downfall due to floods and plagues, leading to her life as a maid and eventual marriage to Lu Shao Bo. After his death, she struggles to raise her daughter alone. Shen Xi, intrigued by her story, expresses admiration for her resilience and playfully claims he is destined to protect her in the future, showcasing their deepening bond.

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