A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

' Shen Xi, a young student, witnessed a distressing situation unfold at the pharmacy owned by the widowed Hui Niang. Her late husband's distant relatives from the Lu family arrived, seeking to seize control of the pharmacy's assets. Despite Hui Niang's protests and her husband's wishes for her and their daughter to inherit the business, the Lu family members threatened and intimidated her, accusing her of unfaithfulness. Though they retreated for the time being, their cunning tactics aimed to turn public opinion against Hui Niang, isolating her as a widow. Shen Xi empathized with Hui Niang's plight, recognizing her vulnerability as a woman without support in that era. The scene left him feeling heavy-hearted, realizing the injustice Hui Niang faced as she could only confide in her deceased husband's memorial tablet. '

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