The Foolish Official and the Foolish Case

Zhang Xingxi becomes the top scholar, but the Prime Minister tries to bribe him with a beautiful woman and gold bars, which he politely refuses. The Prime Minister reveals that Zhang was his chosen candidate and wants to see if this scholar who preaches morality will finally bow to him. Unable to endure the humiliation, Zhang leaves the table, angering the Prime Minister who orders him exiled to Shiyue County as the county magistrate.