Core of the Sage.

Summary

In the post-war Tang Dynasty of Luoyang, a bidding war erupts over the enchanting Hu Ji Oiran, Bo Si Xiao Ji, as wealthy young masters vie for her attention. Amidst frivolous spending, Wang Da Shao ultimately secures her company for 120,000 taels of silver. However, a scholar approaches him, offering exam questions with a risky but enticing IOU agreement for the autumn exam's top ranks. Tempted by the prospect of achieving the top scholar position, Wang Da Shao grapples with the implications of such a deal, revealing the depths of corruption and ambition in the examination system, further complicating his quest for prestige.

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