A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

In a historical narrative, an eight-year-old crown prince, Zhu Houzhao, expresses a rebellious wish for his father's demise to inherit the throne, alarming his officials Shen Xi and Jin Gui. They fear for their safety if the emperor hears the prince's thoughts. Zhu's father, Zhu Youcheng, attempts to instill discipline by assigning lessons, but the crown prince, upset with his father, resists and wreaks havoc in the palace. Shen Xi faces repercussions at work, including a month's salary fine, due to the prince's behavior. Amidst personal challenges, Shen Xi contemplates the precarious nature of serving the emperor and the pressures of royal education.

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