A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi attends a banquet hosted by Shou Ning Hou Zhang Heling, where he experiences unexpected respect compared to his previous visit. The gathering features officials, including Zhu Xi Zhou, who reminisces about the mansion's expansion. Zhang Heling arrives late but greets guests warmly, particularly the Hanlin Academy members, and presents them with gifts. He encourages attendees to compose toast poems, showcasing their literary skills. Zhang Heling's own poem, while initially impressive, reveals a lack of coherence upon closer inspection. The subsequent poems from other officials are of poor quality, highlighting the disparity in talent among the guests.

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