Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

On May 7th, at Wendao Academy, Luo Xiang Yang and Gong Sun Liang discussed Jia Huan's situation after he left a letter asking for help if imprisoned. Jia Huan entered the Ningguo Mansion, facing a secret trial led by Jia Zheng and clan elders over a tonic he gave his brother, Jia Zhen, which was misinterpreted as an aphrodisiac. Despite Jia Zheng's anger, Jia Huan explained that the tonic was meant for health, not illicit purposes. After deliberation, Jia She suggested not pursuing the matter further, leading to a lighter punishment for Jia Huan, who was tasked with fulfilling family duties. However, Jia Zheng questioned Jia Huan's coming-of-age ceremony, hinting at further conflict.

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