Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

The atmosphere in the living room becomes tense as Jia Huan confronts Wang Xifeng, who attempts to appease him with wine and apologies. Jia Huan recalls past humiliations inflicted by her, feeling no obligation to forgive. Despite Jia Lian's attempts to mediate, Jia Huan remains unimpressed and dismissive. Wang Xifeng ultimately kneels, pleading for mercy, which Jia Huan finds satisfying but chooses not to exploit. He demands 20,000 taels as compensation, knowing Wang Xifeng has hidden wealth. After negotiations, they settle on 10,000 taels and the removal of her servant, Lai Wang, to ensure future peace.

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