A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi and Ma Jiu traveled via water, while Song Xi Er led a group overland, secretly transporting bound captives for sale. Each was valued at twenty taels, totaling around three thousand taels. Song Xi Er, influential in Fuzhou, likely acquired these individuals through abduction or deception. The meeting took place in a desolate area, where both parties prepared for a trade. Tension arose as Song Xi Er's group awaited the Japanese, who arrived with a female leader, surprising her. Despite initial wariness, both sides aimed to finalize the deal, with Song Xi Er focused on securing her interests amidst the dangers of piracy and authority scrutiny.

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