The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

At the An Xi Xian government office, a young knight endures a severe punishment of eighty strikes, impressing onlookers with his silence despite the pain. Liu Yi, initially dismissive, takes over the punishment, only to be surprised by the knight's eventual scream. County Magistrate Liu arrives, and the knight's punishment continues under the law. Meanwhile, Li Yi, absorbed in writing, is interrupted by a young lady's attendant seeking him. After a brief encounter filled with misunderstanding, Li Yi offers her a booklet, leaving her confused yet intrigued. The scene shifts back to the office, where an elder's emotional reaction raises questions among the clerks.

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