A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

After sending off the imperial envoy, Hui Niang's pharmacy's business flourished. The neighbors who previously criticized her now sought her favor due to the court's recognition. However, despite the booming business, the pharmacy was running at a loss due to Hui Niang's generosity. Hui Niang and Zhou Shi decided to raise the prices slightly to ensure profitability. Meanwhile, Shen Xi created a counterfeit landscape painting by Huang Gong Wang and secretly sold it to the calligraphy shop owner, Xu Bo, splitting the profit 60-40. Xu Bo was pleased with the painting's quality and expected to sell it for a good price, as he had previously sold Shen Xi's counterfeit Wang Meng painting to County Magistrate Han as a gift for Minister Lin Zhong Ye.

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