A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

On the third night of the first month, laborers in Huang Hua Fang were busy moving burlap sacks to horse-drawn carts. Shen Xi, accompanied by Zhou Pang Zi and a few others, faced unexpected danger from armed soldiers while attempting to negotiate with an elder about government grain. Shen Xi's calm demeanor masked his internal fear as he navigated the tense situation, revealing connections to the Tingzhou Chamber of Commerce and hinting at larger schemes involving smuggling and government corruption. The elder's suspicion grew, leading to a confrontation where Shen Xi asserted the chamber's ambition and connections, particularly with the influential Song family, hinting at deeper political entanglements.

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