The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

In Chen County, a magistrate was caught embezzling 10,000 taels of silver and taken to Kyoto by the Imperial Guards. Inspectors praised another magistrate, Cui, while a Wei County Deputy was apprehended for a 3,000 tael shortfall. The Emperor's serious audits, aided by academy students, caused panic among officials, revealing widespread corruption. Jing Di, the Emperor, expressed anger over the findings, concerned about the implications of a thorough audit. Meanwhile, students from the Academy of Calculation celebrated their success, while a worried mother discussed her son's future amidst the chaos. The implications of the audits hinted at potential turmoil within the court.

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