The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

In a tense encounter, an old Taoist Priest confronts Li Yi over a perceived insult to his Elixir, which is sought after by the elite for its supposed life-extending properties. Li Yi, skeptical of the Elixir's efficacy due to its toxic ingredients, chooses not to engage deeply with the priest, instead expressing a desire to inspect the Elixir. After a brief exchange, he leaves and meets Liu Tai Yi, the Chief Imperial Physician, who reveals the emperor's worsening condition. Li Yi hints at the dangers of the Elixirs, suggesting they contain harmful substances. Liu Tai Yi is visibly shaken by this revelation, leading to a dramatic conclusion where Li Yi implies the emperor may only have two months to live if he continues taking the Elixirs.

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