Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan and his companions visit the Grand Bao'en Temple in Jinling, experiencing the city's vibrant culture. Despite Dai Yu's cheerful demeanor, her inner loneliness persists. The temple, built by Ming Chengzu, features the renowned Glass Pagoda and a vast complex. While exploring, Jia Huan buys incense for the group, though he personally lacks religious belief. He overhears a crowd waiting for a noblewoman and, upon learning the governor is inside, mockingly questions the governor's reputation. This bold act stirs tension, drawing attention from officials and the governor himself, Jia Yu Cun, who demands an explanation for the insult. The situation escalates as Jia Huan asserts his status as a scholar, challenging the authority of the governor.

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