A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

In a crowded county school, Shen Xi struggles to find his exam results among the throng of candidates. Despite the chaos, he discovers his seat number but learns his brother Shen Yong Zhuo didn't pass the first round. As they leave, they witness a woman attempting suicide due to despair over her husband's failure in the exams. Shen Xi, realizing the urgency, takes charge to save her despite the scholar's ineptitude. He instructs the husband on resuscitation techniques, demonstrating chest compressions and urging him to blow air into her lungs. The situation highlights the societal pressures surrounding the imperial examination and the desperation it breeds.

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