A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

The Yongning Guard's arrival at the Quanzhou Government Office disrupts Shen Xi's plans to extract a confession from Zhang Lian. Cai Lin, motivated by self-preservation, fears being implicated in the case. Despite Yu Niang's warnings about the complexities in Quanzhou, Shen Xi remains determined to proceed with the hearings. As tensions rise, news of civil unrest in Huian County complicates matters, leading to accusations against Shen Xi by Cai Lin. However, Shen Xi counters with evidence of corruption against Zhang Lian, revealing petitions from merchants and citizens. The situation escalates as Shen Xi seeks to hold the corrupt officials accountable, highlighting the intertwined fates of power and justice.

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