A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Hui Niang's resolute attitude inspires Zhou, who reflects on her own shortcomings and the loneliness of old age. Zhou updates both Ning Hua and Shen Xi about Hui Niang's situation but refrains from letting Hui Niang write, sensing her change since Shen Xi's rise. Meanwhile, Shen Xi prepares to address the teachings of the mind at an academic forum in Dahua Temple, where attendees are more interested in connections than genuine learning. Shen Xi realizes the crowd's motives and decides to speak reflectively rather than lecture, suggesting they honor the recently deceased Mister Bai Sha instead.

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