The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

In the back courtyard of Hanshan Temple, Li Yi, a young man from Qing’an Prefecture, is in Kyoto, where he encounters his cousin Li Xuan. Despite Li Yi's reluctance to share details about his family ties, he emphasizes his short stay in Kyoto. Li Xuan, who is learning about court management, expresses disappointment at Li Yi's imminent departure. As they converse, a little chubby boy, Li Ying Cai, shows curiosity about strange marks on the wall, which Li Yi identifies as Sanskrit. He recites the "Heart Sutra," impressing Li Xuan and an old monk, who clarifies that the writing is from the "Diamond Sutra." This highlights Li Yi's unexpected knowledge and foreshadows potential future entanglements with the royal family.

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