Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In early spring, despite the lingering cold, Ning Rong Street is bustling with activity as Jia Fu, now a top noble family due to Jia Yuan Chun's promotion to Esteemed Consort, receives numerous visitors and gifts. Jia Rui, a minor official, observes the dynamics within the household, particularly the rising influence of Bao Yu. Meanwhile, Jia Huan, returning from the Wen Dao Academy, navigates familial and political tensions, particularly regarding Jia Yu Cun's exile, which has embarrassed his father. As Jia Huan prepares to visit the Wang Mansion, the atmosphere is charged with the complexities of status, family loyalty, and the pressures of societal expectations.

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