A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

In the narrative, Shen Xi and Ning Er discuss her desire to take a day off for a visit from a cousin, which raises suspicions in Hui Niang, who has doubts about Ning Er's claims of family. Hui Niang agrees to meet the cousin but insists on a redemption fee for Ning Er, whom she has come to care for. The next day, a young man arrives, claiming to be Ning Er's cousin and offering a generous ransom. However, Shen Xi questions his identity, revealing inconsistencies in his story. As the truth unfolds, it becomes clear that the young man is not who he claims to be, and he has ulterior motives regarding Ning Er. Shen Xi exposes the young man's true nature, suggesting he is merely a pawn in a larger scheme involving merchants from Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

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