A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi, a young boy, is determined to help the widow Hui Niang and her daughter win their inheritance case against the ruthless Lu family. Despite his age, he takes bold actions by delivering scripts and negotiating with the county officials, hoping to sway the verdict in their favor. He pretends to be a messenger for an old gentleman, promising to deliver valuable scripts in exchange for the officials' assistance. Clerk Xia agrees to help if the scripts are delivered that night. Shen Xi's resourcefulness and determination to fight for justice against overwhelming odds is remarkable, even as a child.

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