A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi learns that the Carriage and Horse Gang has over 1,000 members in Fuzhou, with tensions rising due to conflicts involving Zi Qian. Ma Jiu offers to gather men for Shen Xi, who decides to summon twenty to avoid overexertion. Shen Xi meets Yu Niang, who expresses her inability to help against Zi Qian due to her orders from Liu Daxia. Shen Xi reflects on their diverging paths and resolves to take action against Zi Qian despite Yu Niang's reluctance. He visits the inn where he once promised to write for the innkeeper, Yin, fulfilling his promise and receiving a warm welcome. Shen Xi writes "White Horse Inn," drawing a crowd and excitement.

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