Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

The events in Yangzhou post-August 15th were tumultuous. The Wang Family's Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering celebrated Jia Huan's acclaimed poem, igniting pride among local scholars. However, a directive from the Huaiyang Circuit Office banned local scholars from future examinations, causing uproar, particularly against salt merchants. Amidst this, Jia Huan proposed a general merchant system to reform the outdated salt law, aiming to alleviate high salt prices and streamline tax collection. Meanwhile, Lin Ru Hai prepared for his impending death, leaving his daughter, Lin Daiyu, in the care of Jia Huan, who she viewed as a protective figure. As emotions ran high, Daiyu grappled with her father's illness while finding solace in Jia Huan's promise of support.

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