328 Mockery
The poor scholar sneered, "Who truly disgraces our culture? During the provincial examination, Pei Shangsi relied on cheating to become one of the chosen scholars! Brothers, we've all been studying hard for over a decade, hoping to make it onto the list and serve the imperial court one day. But now, some people use corruption and take up the slots. How could we, scholars from humble backgrounds, stand by? We must demand an explanation!"
"Yes, we must demand an explanation!"
These words immediately resonated with many scholars from humble backgrounds, and as they all chimed in, the scene grew increasingly chaotic.
"Nonsense, utter nonsense!" Pei Shangqing's face flushed crimson with anger. He ordered his servants to seize the three scholars leading the clamor. After all, they were merely weak scholars and were quickly apprehended by Pei Shangqing's men.
