A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

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Based on the given content, here is a summary: As a plague of smallpox sweeps through the city, people hide in their homes in fear. Shen Xi, determined to protect his family and Hui Niang's, seeks a cow infected with cowpox. He believes inoculating people with cowpox will help them develop antibodies against the deadly smallpox virus. After a challenging search, Shen Xi finds a sick cow at the mule and horse market. Amid the chaos, he collects fluid from the cow's pustules. Upon returning, he learns an official named Li Da Li has contracted smallpox due to his immoral behavior. Hui Niang prepares medicine for Li Da Li, but remains anxious about the worsening situation.

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