The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

Li Yi proposes a transaction to Li Ming Zhu, offering to solve a case in exchange for his freedom. He suggests splitting a disputed silver, which creates chaos among onlookers. Li Yi cleverly deduces that the scholar is lying about the silver's ownership, leading to a public confrontation where he slaps the scholar until he admits to stealing the silver. The crowd shifts from confusion to admiration for Li Yi's wit, while the scholar, humiliated, ultimately confesses his guilt. The scene highlights Li Yi's ingenuity and the crowd's changing perceptions of justice and morality.

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