Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan humorously remarked, "It's better to die full than hungry," as he negotiated with Tanzhe Temple for grain amidst a flood crisis. The temple had 500 shi of grain, but only agreed to lend 100 shi after initial reluctance. Tensions arose between Jia Huan and monks Zhi Wu and Zhi Chen, reflecting the complexities of their relationships. The headmaster of Wenda Academy, Zhang An Bo, praised Jia Huan's decisive actions, acknowledging the necessity of strong measures to secure food for the starving villagers. The academy's situation improved, leading to a celebratory toast for Jia Huan, who had successfully navigated the delicate balance of courtesy and force to obtain the needed grain.

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