Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Zhang An Bo, over 60 and needing midday rest, returned to his public office where aides greeted him. He learned about delays in a river clearing project and decided to urge the workers again. His aides had diminished, prompting him to consider recruiting more from the academy. When Jia Huan arrived, Zhang An Bo joyfully planned a banquet. During their conversation, Jia Huan expressed concerns about his noble family's potential corruption, contemplating escape from his identity. Zhang An Bo encouraged him to embrace ambition, referencing historical noble families' strategies for survival. The chapter ends with Jia Huan questioning the effectiveness of such strategies in their current dynasty.

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