Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan aims to quell damaging rumors before departing Yangzhou. He travels with Jia Lian and Lin Daiyu to Suzhou, taking a month to manage family affairs. Seeking the source of the rumors, he consults He Yuan Long, who suggests they may stem from the Zheng family, a rival among salt merchants. Despite his high status as a scholar, Jia Huan acknowledges the potential for slander from wealthy merchants. He decides to confront the issue directly, prioritizing the reputation of the Lin family and planning to visit scholar Xiao You An for further assistance.

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