A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

When Shen Xi's family returned home, Shen Ming Jun had already arrived. Zhou was furious and narrated the situation to her husband about the teacher's mistreatment of Shen Xi. Instead of immediately punishing Shen Xi, Shen Ming Jun calmly inquired about Shen Xi's intentions behind his words to the teacher. Shen Xi claimed he merely recited idioms and historical references without any intention of boasting, suggesting the teacher might have been unfamiliar with them. Zhou reprimanded Shen Xi's perceived arrogance, but Shen Ming Jun intervened and asked where Shen Xi had learned these references. Shen Xi revealed an old Daoist had taught him to read, write, and imparted knowledge. Though Shen Ming Jun doubted Shen Xi's encounter with a Daoist, he remained open-minded. After learning about the bruise inflicted on Shen Xi for delivering scripts and being denied the reward, the family decided against seeking immediate justice due to the government's authority. Shen Xi assured them the old gentleman had a plan to punish the wicked official through the popular "Yang Family Generals" story he had written. In the following days, the family's financial situation remained difficult, but Shen Xi's story gained immense popularity, causing a sensation. Despite repeated attempts to sell his calligraphic artwork, Shen Xi faced disappointment until a high-ranking official arrived to listen to the "Yang Family Generals" storytelling.

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