A Champion Scholar Revered By Sages, And You Call Him A Useless Bookworm?

Summary

In the palace, Crown Prince Lin Yi is accustomed to being pampered by palace maids as he prepares for his duties. He is focused on the upcoming opening of Taishan Academy and plans to meet his second disciple, He Wan Cheng, who has healed and achieved the status of a third-rank scholar. Meanwhile, three headmasters from Nan Xiang Prefecture gather at a tavern, advising their former students to prioritize serving the people over personal ambition. Lin Yi, observing their interactions, feels a sense of comfort knowing his efforts are making a difference. The atmosphere shifts when He Wan Cheng's new rank is revealed, stirring admiration and jealousy among the scholars, particularly from Zheng Zhi Qiu, who envies Lin Yi's influence.

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