In a Class of Her Own Episode 6 Recap
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After a long sleep, Xue Wenxi finally woke up. Lei Zexin remarked she was fortunate to have consumed a premium wine, or she would have suffered a splitting headache. He then advised her against associating with Feng Chengjun, arguing it would not be beneficial. Xue Wenxi defended Feng Chengjun, asserting that despite his privileged background, he was a kind person who cared for and helped her.
She insisted that not every high-born scholar was bad and urged Lei Zexin to try and understand them. Lei Zexin sarcastically suggested that if Xue Wenxi were a girl, she would be desperate to marry Feng Chengjun, pointing out their differing social statuses and calling Feng Chengjun a hypocrite.
Xue Wenxi retorted that Lei Zexin himself bullied the weak and that true strength lay in striving to surpass others academically, compelling those who looked down on him to recognize his superiority. The next morning, Yu Lexuan informed Xue Wenxi that Han Shengzhi had reported her drunken incident to the Review and Punishment Board.
He warned her about Mr. Li Hu, the formidable head of the board, known as the "powerful tiger" who could make offenders "cry and scream in pain." Despite her apprehension, Xue Wenxi attended Mr. Li Hu’s class and found that while he presented a smiling facade, he was indeed strict. He introduced a system of "nobility marks," explaining that inappropriate behavior would result in deductions.
Each lost mark would cost ten coins from their monthly allowance, as the academy would not support those of ill conduct, and severe misconduct could lead to expulsion. Mr. Li Hu then singled out Xue Wenxi, revealing he knew of her "glorious deeds" of drunken chaos.
He informed her that she had already lost ten nobility marks—a deduction of one hundred coins—before the semester had even officially begun, warning that a negative nobility score would disqualify anyone from becoming an official, regardless of their academic excellence. Meanwhile, Lei Zexin, absent from class, visited the dilapidated former residence of Xue Dingkun. After inquiring with local villagers, he located the tombstone and noticed fresh paper ashes, indicating a recent visitor.
As Lei Zexin prepared to leave, a figure in black silently handed him a note bearing the names "Qin Beichuan, Ke Shijun." Back at the academy, Xue Wenxi was downcast over the loss of one hundred coins. Noticing her distress, Feng Chengjun kindly offered to lend her money if she needed it.
The following day was the Teacher Respecting Ceremony, for which new students had to prepare "six presents" for their teachers: celery, lotus seeds, red beans, red dates, dried longans, and lean pork. A senior explained the symbolism of each gift, representing diligence, the teacher's painstaking efforts, good fortune, early success, completeness, and the students' heartfelt appreciation. While shopping for the gifts, the students encountered Mu Xiaoman, who invited Xue Wenxi to Caiyun House.
Xue Wenxi confessed her recent drunken incident and poor alcohol tolerance. In response, Mu Xiaoman revealed she had a special potion that allowed one to drink vast amounts of wine without getting drunk. She explained she had sought it out to avoid being taken advantage of by nobles at social functions and offered some to Xue Wenxi. At Caiyun House, an auction was underway for a painting by Master Ren Bishu. Feng Chengjun, an art enthusiast, joined the bidding.
Han Shumin, also present, deliberately had her servant push her into Feng Chengjun's path. After feigning an accident, she struck up a conversation about the artist and successfully outbid Feng Chengjun for the painting. She then subtly inquired if he had a lover. Oblivious to her intentions, Feng Chengjun replied that he was not yet married and had no one in his heart, leaving Han Shumin pleased to know he was available.
After the ceremony, Xue Wenxi visited her mother, who expressed deep concern that her female identity would be discovered at the academy, putting her in grave danger. Later, in music class, the teacher asked Xue Wenxi to play the flute. Having no experience, she produced a horribly discordant sound. To cover for her, Lei Zexin began playing an equally terrible tune, drawing the teacher's ire.
When reprimanded, the frustrated Lei Zexin lashed out, kicking a fellow student and nearly confronting the teacher before storming off, declaring he never wanted to be at the academy anyway. He later went to the library to compare the handwriting on the note with the teachers' manuscripts, but he learned that the new classics teacher had not yet submitted his. Lei Zexin then pondered that this new teacher would also lack the "command plate," hinting at a deeper conspiracy.
