A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi, the chief examiner for the rural examination in Shuntian Prefecture, is aware of the corruption surrounding the examination process, where power and money transactions are rampant. As he returns home, he discovers a large box filled with copper coins and silver ingots, a bribe prepared by Tang Ying. Concerned about the implications of accepting such wealth, Shen Xi decides to return it to the Shuntian Prefecture. However, Tang Ying arrives to collect the silver, indicating the prefecture's worries about Shen Xi's potential complaints. Despite the pressure, Shen Xi chooses to remain cautious, prioritizing the upcoming examination over confrontation with the powerful Shuntian officials.

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