The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

An old woman, accompanied by palace experts, arrives to protect the Princess but is shocked by a violent scene involving dead bandits. Despite her initial disbelief, she considers the situation a divine punishment. Li Yi, who orchestrated the chaos, realizes the danger of his secret gunpowder creation being discovered. As the old woman orders the cleanup, Li Yi reflects on the brutality of their world, where a single word can lead to death. He feels disillusioned with his connections to the royal family, realizing they offer no real security in such a perilous environment.

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