Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Emperor Yong Zhi's marriage to Yuan Chun raises concerns as their son, Prince Shu Ning Ke, wishes to marry Tan Chun, which appears inappropriate. Prince Shu is a distant relative of the royal family due to his mother's ties with Empress Yang. After Empress Yang's rise to power, he was granted the title of Infante, becoming known as the 9th Brother, though he is not the emperor's ninth son. In a book club discussion, members shared historical insights, including the familial ties between Tang Tai Zong and Tang Gao Zong through their marriages to minister Xu Jian's daughters. The setting for Prince Shu has been revised for clarity.

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