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

Summary

In a conversation at Jun Ji Academy, a disciple questions the appropriateness of a newly built mansion being given to Lin Yi, a scholar from Pingzhou Academy, instead of the Dean's own disciple. The Dean, He Wei, clarifies that the mansion was specifically crafted for Lin Yi. Upon moving in, Lin Yi expresses discomfort upon learning that the courtyard was built by craftsmen who may have been underpaid. He confronts He Wei about the wages, revealing potential embezzlement. He Wei acknowledges the issue and vows to address it, promising to restore justice for the laborers. Lin Yi hopes for a resolution that maintains the integrity of scholars.

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