Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Liu Guo Shan, a young scholar, expresses gratitude to Jia Huan for his release from prison. Jia Huan invites him to stay, but Liu prefers to visit a brothel. The narrative shifts to Jia Huan's first council meeting at the Jia household, discussing the family's connections to the imperial court and the importance of securing a noble position for their daughter. Later, Jia Huan and Jia Rong visit the influential eunuch Dai Quan, who humorously critiques Jia Huan's past actions. Despite initial tension, Jia Huan maintains his stance on upholding the law, impressing Dai Quan, who then inquires about the purpose of their visit.

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