Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

The decree from Yong Zhi Huang Di quelled court petitions, yet unrest lingered, particularly affecting Yuan Hao, a minor official whose reputation suffered. The Guozi Jian students' case involved 83 detainees, many linked to the influential Donglin Party. Yuan's call for harsh punishment drew scorn, while Yu Wen Rui's failed impeachment attempt diminished his standing. Other officials faced criticism for their harshness or opportunism. Uncle Zheng sought answers about tabloids linked to Scholar He, revealing political maneuvering. Amidst this, Jia Huan and peers celebrated a reprieve from political entanglements, reflecting on the emperor's manipulations and the precarious balance of power in the court.

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