Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

After a reprimand, Chen Zi Zhen and Liu Guan Jia strategize to mitigate the Chen Family's reputation damage following a controversial report by the Jinling Gazette. They plan to lower rice prices and publish a statement denying price manipulation. Chen Zi Zhen considers inviting Jin Zhong Wen to write for them. Meanwhile, Jia Huan, a student, refuses a bribe from the Chen Family to publish a favorable article, prioritizing the newspaper's credibility. The Chen Clan reacts angrily to the refusal, while the situation in Huai Nan stabilizes as grain prices drop. Amidst this, social interactions unfold on the Qinhuai River, highlighting the intertwining of personal and political interests.

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