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

Summary

The court atmosphere shifted dramatically as the governor, Song Zhi Li, responded to a drumbeat signaling a call for justice. An elderly woman, grieving her deceased son, relentlessly struck the drum outside the governor's office, seeking redress for withheld wages from Ji Shu Yuan. Despite the presence of officials, she stood firm, driven by her sorrow. Lin Yi, witnessing the scene, felt a deep conviction to advocate for the oppressed. As the officials confronted the grieving mother, she collapsed, bloodied but determined to lodge her complaint. The poignant scene highlighted the struggles of the common people against the powerful, emphasizing a desperate plea for justice and fairness.

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