A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

The banquet at the government office concluded with the alarming news that the imperial envoy had gone missing. Zhang Lian, the governor, was furious and demanded explanations from the servants who had escorted the envoy. Their conflicting accounts raised suspicions, leading Zhang to search the premises without success. Meanwhile, the envoy, Shen Xi, had returned to his post, confused about his whereabouts. He had cleverly escaped the governor's office with the help of a woman named Yuniang, using a ruse to distract the guards. As they discussed the implications of his disappearance, Shen Xi speculated on Zhang Lian's anxiety, hinting at deeper political intrigues.

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