A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi, a teacher, began teaching Lin Dai and Lu Xi Er, two young girls, using the Analects and later the Three Character Classic. Lu Xi Er proved to be a clever student, easily reciting the passages after being taught. However, Lin Dai, the older girl, struggled to understand. During the lesson, Shen Xi noticed a suspicious stranger lurking nearby, possibly a kidnapper eyeing the girls. He hurried them inside, feeling uneasy. Later, two officials mentioned that female prisoners had escaped months ago and investigators were searching for one in the area, leaving Shen Xi wondering if this was related to Lin Dai's mysterious past and her cries for her parents at night. Despite his concerns, he chose not to worry the adults, deciding to quietly ask Lin Dai about it later.

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