The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

In the aftermath of a banquet, a poem about "feigning sorrow" resonated with scholars, prompting them to reevaluate their own works filled with empty lamentations. This realization led to a decline in the exaggerated poetic style in Jiangnan's literary circles. Meanwhile, Li Yi, a carefree character, awaited rewards from the emperor, including land and gold. When two eunuchs arrived with an imperial decree, Li Yi was excited until he discovered that the promised ten thousand taels of gold were actually copper coins. His frustration grew as he felt cheated, questioning the eunuchs about the discrepancy, unaware of the misunderstanding regarding the emperor's generosity.

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