Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Lian, a wealthy young master, feels unlucky after being summoned by the Elderly Lady to find his brother, Jia Huan, who has been out drinking. The household is tense, especially Jia Mu, who is furious at Jia Huan's absence. Meanwhile, Jia Huan impresses guests with his poetic talent while drinking, composing ten quatrains that earn him admiration. The atmosphere shifts as Jia Zheng, Jia Huan's father, learns of his son's continued absence and angrily orders him to be brought back. The night unfolds with Jia Huan's poetry celebrated, revealing the contrast between his public brilliance and the family's internal strife.

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