The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

Professor Feng, a respected educator in Qing'an Prefecture, encounters Li Yi, who claims authorship of "The Disciple's Regulations." Despite initial embarrassment, Feng recognizes Li Yi's potential and discusses using his work as a foundational educational text. Li Yi reflects on the historical context of the world, noting discrepancies with known history. As their conversation unfolds, Feng offers Li Yi a position as a scholar, but Li Yi declines, citing a lifelong illness that prevents him from pursuing officialdom. This unexpected ailment leaves Feng perplexed, questioning its legitimacy in a society where such aspirations are paramount.

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