The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

The story unfolds in a high-end residential area in Qing'an Prefecture, where Li Yi has a large courtyard but chooses to stay at Ruyi Fang. His companions are pleased with their new home, marking progress towards their ambitions. Meanwhile, a mysterious incident occurs in Liu Jia Village, where two cattle die overnight, prompting an investigation. Li Yi, summoned by a constable, discovers signs of gunpowder at the scene. The landlord, Liu Yuan Wai, panics, claiming innocence while recounting a chaotic night after marrying his third concubine. As suspicions rise, Li Yi and the princess, Li Ming Zhu, contemplate the implications of the gunpowder's discovery and the potential dangers it poses, while Liu Yuan Wai nervously lists possible enemies. The narrative hints at deeper intrigues involving arranged marriages and societal norms.

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