A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

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Shen Xi is bewildered by Ye Ming Su's admiration for a painting he created two years ago, which he never claimed as his own. Miss Yu proposes a test to confirm his talent, revealing that he had sold two paintings to County Magistrate Han, who has since risen in rank. Shen Xi feels cornered by Miss Yu's blackmail, as she offers to keep his secret if he paints for another lady. Despite his reluctance, he agrees to visit the Teaching Bureau to paint. Shen Xi reflects on his past decisions that led to his current predicament, worried about Hui Niang's trustworthiness while recalling how his forgeries were born out of necessity.

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