The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

Li Yi interacts with a six-month-old child, who struggles to call Ru Yi "mother." The child’s unclear words spark a playful debate about who won a bet between Li Yi and Ru Yi. Meanwhile, they discuss the arrival of Qi Guo envoys seeking peace negotiations due to the ailing emperor and internal strife over the throne. As they navigate the bustling streets of Kyoto, they encounter issues of missing women, raising concerns for the local magistrate. The narrative also touches on the contrasting lives of two young men, one scholarly and the other a notorious dandy, highlighting themes of ambition and societal roles in a changing political landscape.

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