A Champion Scholar Revered By Sages, And You Call Him A Useless Bookworm?

Summary

Zhu Si, a formidable third-rank scholar, arrives to protect his son Zhu Gao, who is being bullied by Ning Cai Chen. Tensions escalate as Lin Yi, the Crown Prince, intervenes, showcasing his strength and mocking Zhu Si. The confrontation reveals Zhu Si's cunning nature and his attempts to appease Lin Yi after realizing the Crown Prince's true identity. Zhu Si, initially aggressive, shifts to a submissive stance, seeking forgiveness for his son's actions. However, Ning Cai Chen demands Zhu Si's life as compensation, leading to a fierce clash of wills. Lin Yi ultimately reveals his power, shocking Zhu Si and asserting that Zhu Si's earlier misdeeds justify the confrontation, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.

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