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

Summary

Zhu Si's demeanor shifts dramatically when Crown Prince Lin Yi mentions a terrifying secret involving the Mysterious Master. Zhu Gao, Zhu Si's son, inadvertently reveals his family's involvement in a conspiracy. As tensions rise, Zhu Si attempts to distance himself from the accusations, insisting he knows nothing about the Mysterious Master or the murder of Nie Xiao Qing. Despite Zhu Si's insistence, Lin Yi remains skeptical, leading to a questioning of Zhu Gao's guards, who deny any wrongdoing. Lin Yi suspects deception and realizes he needs to uncover the truth behind the murder before a greater threat emerges.

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