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

Summary

Lin Yi unexpectedly meets Fang Qing Xue in the imperial capital, expressing gratitude for her past life-saving act. As they converse, other scholars challenge Lin Yi to prove his talent at a poetry gathering, insisting he must leave something impressive behind. Lin Yi defends himself, emphasizing the importance of serving the nation over adhering to trivial rules. Tensions rise as Qin Shan demands Lin Yi stay or return talent, leading to a confrontation where Lin Yi retaliates, injuring Qin Shan. He then composes a poem, warning the scholars against underestimating him and urging them to focus on their studies and ambitions instead of petty rivalries.

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