A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

The "Great Ming Law" outlines the taxation and labor system, including "Li Jia," "Jun Yao," and "Za Fan" categories. Household counts determine "Jia Yao," male counts determine "Yao Yao," and sudden labor demands are "Za Yao." The government matches labor duties based on household wealth and male laborers. The Zhou family's registration remains in Peach Blossom Village, so they are assigned labor duties accordingly. The Shen family must send one person next year, and the elders intend to choose from Shen Xi's second and third uncles. Shen Ming Xin and Shen Ming Jun discuss this during the New Year gathering to avoid being selected themselves. However, tensions arise due to the Liu Lang Shen Yuan matter. The labor allocation will likely fall on Feng Shi's husband, worsening their resentment towards the fifth family. Shen Xi's help at the pharmacy and Zhou Shi's refusal to take in Shen Yuan stem from her inability to favor one family member over another.

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