The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

The Qixi Fruit, a seasonal delicacy for the Qixi Festival, is made from sesame oil, flour, and Bai Tang. Young maidens toss colorful strings with the fruit onto rooftops, hoping magpies will help the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meet. Li Yi creatively reduces ingredient quantities while preparing the pastries, crafting intricate shapes like a Jade Rabbit and a palace-dressed woman resembling Liu Ru Yi. His skills impress the village maidens, who admire his work and are curious about him as a scholar. Despite the admiration, they remain cautious due to his marital ties, creating a mix of intrigue and respect within the community.

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