Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan confronts Jia Mu after subduing Bao Yu, shocking everyone present. Jia Mu responds with sarcasm, asserting her authority, while onlookers, including Cai Xia and Zi Juan, feel a mix of fear and concern. Jia Huan, undeterred, defends his loyalty to Lin Daiyu and challenges Jia Mu's indulgence of Bao Yu. He articulates the implications of her actions for the family's reputation, leveraging familial ties and past relationships to pressure her into compliance. The atmosphere becomes tense, yet Jia Huan maintains his stance, indicating a complex dynamic of power and respect between him and Jia Mu. Their relationship is characterized by conflict without complete rupture, reflecting a careful balance of authority and reasoning.

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