A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Zhou Shi is overjoyed to hear that her son, Shen Xi, is returning home four months earlier than expected. She has been waiting to see him since he became the top scholar and can't wait to ask him about his experiences. However, she soon learns that Shen Xi will be going to Quanzhou to handle official business first and won't be back for a while. Zhou Shi is disappointed and scolds her son, but deep down, she is worried that he is growing up and will soon leave her. The Shen family is planning to go to the capital to welcome Shen Xi back, but there are mixed feelings at home. Some are happy, while others are worried about their own situations. Zhou Shi is preparing for the family's arrival, making sure they have a place to stay, food to eat, and clothes to wear. She wants to show the family that she is not as harsh as the old madam and that she can provide for them. Meanwhile, the old madam is planning to go to Tingzhou City to wait for Shen Xi's return, and the family is embarking on a journey to Changting County.

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