A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Wu Sheng Yu, a young man from an official family, struggles to find his place in the capital, feeling overshadowed by the rising star Shen Xi. Despite his initial intentions to support Su Tong, Wu Sheng Yu's jealousy leads him to advise inaction. Su Tong, loyal to Shen Xi, writes a letter to inform his family of the scandal affecting Shen Xi's reputation. As they approach the examination hall, the atmosphere is tense, with many scholars reveling in Shen Xi's misfortune. Sun Xu and Lun Wen Xu express regret over not defending Shen Xi during the scandal. Wu Sheng Yu's indifference to Shen Xi's plight reveals his true character, leading to a rift among the scholars. Ultimately, they decide to wait for the examination results before taking further action to help Shen Xi.

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