Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Jing lives in a tranquil courtyard at Ningguo Mansion, attended by four servants. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang visit him with Jia Huan, who enters a clean, meditation-like room where Jia Jing, an elder in a Taoist robe, sits. Jia Jing, despite his frail appearance, advises Jia Huan on preparing for an upcoming examination, emphasizing the importance of both internal and external skills. Jia Huan realizes Jia Jing's visit is rooted in family honor and future leadership. Later, the family prepares for ancestral rites, reflecting their wealth and status, while Jia Huan engages with family members, highlighting the Jia family's traditions and dynamics.

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