The plot summary of the failed scholar

During the Ming Dynasty, there was a poor scholar named Sha Changwen in Jiangnan who dreamed of going to high school.

It’s a pity that his ambition cannot be fulfilled.

Failed the liberal arts examination repeatedly and became a joke among everyone. Down and out, he worked as a handyman in the "Big Money Cabinet" restaurant.

Although Li Changwen was not listed on the list, he was known as a "failed scholar".

Sima Suan, Sha Changwen’s schoolmate, is neither learned nor skilled. He has the support of his father, Mr. Sima, and lives in the land of fish and meat.

In order to investigate the imperial examination, the emperor paid a private visit incognito. The emperor unexpectedly learned from the candidates that cheating in exams was an open secret. The emperor then planned to pretend to be an examinee and inspect the examination room first.

A few days later, it was the day when the list was released. Li Changwen and Qian Xiaoxiao crowded in the crowd and looked through the list from head to toe, clearly and clearly, but they still couldn't find it. to your own name. Qian Xiaoxiao left in despair. Sima is considered to be on the list.

Li Changwen had no choice but to return to work in a restaurant. Li Changwen was cheerful and bright, and was favored by the proprietress Du Meiniang.

Sima Suan proposed to buy the restaurant and turn it into a brothel. Du Meiniang disagreed. Sima Shuan used various relationships to create problems for the restaurant.

Li Changwen came up with various tricks to help Du Meiniang tide over the difficulties.