The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

In a royal setting, a middle-aged man and an old man discuss a young scholar's clumsy excuse to avoid serving the emperor, contemplating punishment. The emperor, valued for his loyalty and righteousness, decides to check on the scholar's potential. Meanwhile, Li Yi, feeling hungry after a banquet, regrets not eating more and plans to find his friend Li Xuan. At the gathering, young officials express their ambitions, while County Magistrate Liu feels lonely. As Li Yi encounters a beautiful woman, he humorously comments on her attire, leading to a light-hearted exchange. The narrative captures themes of ambition, loyalty, and the complexities of court life.

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