A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

The Shen family's banquet concluded at midnight, leaving guests satisfied but also taking many items, including candles. Zhou felt disappointed as her son's return did not elevate her status, and she longed for financial independence. Meanwhile, Xie Yun Er, exhausted from preparations, planned to welcome her husband. A discussion arose regarding Lin Dai, Zhou's intended daughter-in-law for Shen Xi, but Xie Yun Er expressed willingness to let her in as a concubine. Zhou, initially supportive, shifted to belittling Lin Dai, emphasizing the hierarchy within the family. Shen Xi returned home to find chaos, and Zhou took charge, proposing that Shen Xi marry Lin Dai as a concubine, disregarding his father's opinion. The narrative reveals family dynamics, ambitions, and the complexities of relationships within the Shen household.

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