A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

The Mongols, perceived by the Ming as strong yet unwise, face a cunning State Master, Ishmael, who challenges the Ming's scriptures. Shen Xi, recognizing Ishmael's deceit, proposes to reward him with the second half of the Heavenly Books, despite doubts about its authenticity. As Shen Xi writes, tensions rise when Ishmael claims the text is a forgery. Shen Xi defends himself, insisting he merely transcribed the original scriptures. The court erupts in chaos as Zhu Youcheng compares both texts, revealing no discrepancies, leading to a surprising turn of events that shifts the power dynamics in the court.

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