Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In early October, Yangzhou buzzed with the arrival of the new Huaiyang Inspector, Sha Sheng. Officials from four prefectures came to congratulate him. The Huaiyang Inspectorate, crucial for grain transport via the Grand Canal, had diminished in status from its Ming dynasty roots. Two amusing incidents arose: Zheng Wen Zhi, a salt merchant's son, was re-arrested after boasting of his release, and Zheng Yuan Jian faced heavy fines for refusing Sha Sheng's visit. Meanwhile, Jia Huan, studying at the Nanjing Imperial Academy, contemplated his role in supporting Sha Sheng and the implications of Lin Daiyu's return to the Jia household. The dynamics within the Jia family shifted as they navigated relationships and responsibilities, with Bao Yu expressing concern over Lin Daiyu's care under Jia Huan. Amidst this, Bao Chai penned a poem reflecting her feelings, hinting at the intertwining fates of the characters.

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