A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi, upon returning home, encounters a lavish gift procession from Shou Ning Hou Fu, which he firmly refuses, asserting his integrity in front of onlooking scholars. Despite pressure to accept, he insists on not being perceived as corrupt. This act earns him respect from the scholars, who praise his uprightness. Meanwhile, Shen Xi's wife, Xie Yun Er, suggests a modest celebration for their son's full moon, reflecting their low-key lifestyle. In contrast, the Zhang brothers plot against Shen Xi, with Zhang Yanling devising a scheme to undermine him by sending a woman to his residence, aiming to manipulate and intimidate him.

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