Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the Ministry of Justice's prison, Li Gao Dan, an elder imprisoned for days, learns from a minor official about the poisoning of seven Imperial College students, three from the Donglin Party. The court suspends Deputy Censor-in-Chief Zhang An Bo for investigation. Li Gao Dan submits a memorial accusing Zhang of negligence, igniting a wave of memorials against him. The Emperor orders Zhang's imprisonment while Li Gao Dan is allowed to return home after paying a fine, seen as a reward. Meanwhile, in the bustling Bensi Hutong, Jia Lian is introduced to the courtesan Cheng Qi Er, not for pleasure but to facilitate a connection with Yuan Hao, the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

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