The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

County Magistrate Liu, initially flustered by Zhao Fang's antics, finds relief in County Lieutenant Li Yi's sensible approach to justice. Instead of punishment, Li Yi suggests a fear-inducing "ant punishment," leading to Zhao's confession out of sheer terror. The officials, impressed by Li Yi's cunning, view him as a capable leader. Meanwhile, Liu's son, after mocking a scholar, faces his father's wrath and is punished with three months of confinement. Li Xian Wei, the father, regrets his son's behavior and vows to correct him, realizing the potential consequences of his unruly actions.

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