A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Xie Pi and his father, Xie Qian, share similar traits, but Xie Pi is more honest and less cunning. Shen Xi recalls being driven away by Xie Qian but remains close to Xie Pi, a promising scholar. Xie Pi visits with his nephew, Xie Hengnu, and they head to a teahouse where they meet Shi Luan and Shi Xiao Jing, who is betrothed to Xie Pi. Shen Xi, respected for his accomplishments, becomes the center of attention at the gathering, where young scholars admire him. The social dynamics reveal familial bonds, ambitions, and the complexities of relationships among the characters, highlighting their aspirations and connections within the scholarly community.

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