Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan, a notable poet in the Zhou Dynasty, is involved in a dispute between two fellow scholars, Shang Yu and Zhu Hong Fei, regarding a borrowed sum of silver for an entrance exam. After resolving the conflict, Jia Huan ensures Shang Yu's silver is repaid, highlighting the challenges of admission fees at Wendao Academy. Meanwhile, Jia Lian hosts a banquet discussing the upcoming Ministry of Rites examination, showcasing the Jia family's influence. As the night settles over Dongzhuang Town, Jia Huan prepares for the impending exam, reflecting on the pressures and expectations surrounding it.

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