A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi, exhausted, arrives at the governor's office but is soon informed by Song Shu that Minister Liu's troops are surrounded. Shen Xi expresses frustration over the incompetence of generals from the Hongzhi era and questions Song Shu's authority. After a brief rest, he seeks to meet the Bao Guo Gong, Zhu Hui, who downplays the situation, causing Shen Xi to worry about Liu Daxia's fate. Despite waiting all night for Zhu Hui, he remains unresponsive, prompting Shen Xi to assert his authority as an imperial envoy. He is determined to uncover the truth about the Ming forces and ensure their safety, reflecting on the responsibility that comes with power in the borderlands.

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