A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

The story revolves around the Shen family and their preparations for the New Year amid civil unrest and bandit threats. The city gates are closed due to rumors of rebels fleeing into the area, cutting off trade routes. The Lu family's pharmacy business suffers, and taxes are levied to raise a local militia against the bandits. Shen Ming Jun initially plans to take his family back to their hometown but reconsiders due to the unsafe roads. Tensions arise between him and his wife, Zhou Shi, who is upset about his focus on his mother's family over their own. Meanwhile, Shen Xi overhears his father's slip of the tongue, calling Zhou Shi by her maiden name "Le'er," revealing a glimpse into their marital dynamics.

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