Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan and Su Shi Shi engage in a playful conversation, revealing her growth since arriving in Jiangnan. Su Shi Shi, a renowned courtesan, seeks a poem from Jia Huan for an upcoming Oiran competition, offering her services as a maid in return. Jia Huan declines her offer but requests her to teach his cousin, Dai Yu, singing and dancing. Meanwhile, Dai Yu feels threatened by Su Shi Shi's beauty and is conflicted about her relationship with Jia Huan. As preparations for a trip to Suzhou unfold, Jia Huan's status at the Imperial College rises, while Su Shi Shi arrives for an interview with Dai Yu, setting the stage for potential rivalry and intrigue.

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