Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

As dawn broke, Jia Huan awoke and, after breakfast, headed to the magistrate's office with He Shi. Meanwhile, in the old city's inspection courtyard, maids were busy preparing for the day. Conversations revealed tensions regarding San Ye's activities and the impending marriage of Miss Bao. Later, Jia Huan met Sha Sheng, discussing political matters and the salt trade's corruption. They devised a plan to investigate smuggling among salt merchants, leading to a crackdown initiated by the Circuit Office. The news spread quickly, stirring reactions among the salt merchants, who gathered to strategize against the official's actions, highlighting the competitive dynamics within the salt trade in Yangzhou.

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