The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

In a palace setting, Li Yi hesitates to reveal a birthday gift for the Chang Princess to the old emperor, Jing Di. Despite his reluctance, Jing Di insists on seeing the gift, which turns out to be an exquisite glass statue of a woman. Jing Di, intrigued, questions Li Yi's generosity. Their conversation shifts to palace politics, including discussions about officials and a proposed "redemption silver" system to address treasury issues. Li Yi expresses concern that such a system could lead to the kingdom's downfall, recalling historical precedents. He reassures Jing Di that he has solutions for the treasury's shortfall, hinting at his own plans.

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