A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

In a tense moment before the palace examination, Shen Xi awaits the court's decision on his title as top scorer, unaware of the looming threats from thieves linked to a grain theft case. Yu Niang informs him of the exam's scope remaining unchanged, offering him some security. Shen Xi suspects the Zhang brothers, powerful nobles, may be involved in the scandal. As he prepares for the examination, he contemplates his future, hoping to enter the prestigious Hanlin Academy rather than settle for lower positions. Later, he receives an invitation to meet a local power broker, Zhou Pang Zi, who seeks to curry favor with him, highlighting the political intricacies surrounding his rise.

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