Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the 13th year of Yongzhi, after the Yi Mao imperial examination results were announced, successful candidates, including prodigy Jia Huan, began visiting mentors to build connections. Jia Huan and his peers faced unexpected scheduling delays, raising questions about favoritism from Grand Scholar Liu. They later visited Deputy Examiner Fang Wang, who revealed the examination's political complexities and potential threats to Jia Huan's success. Fang reassured him that Liu's distant treatment might actually protect him from hidden agendas. Encouraged by Fang, Jia Huan was advised to excel in the upcoming imperial exam, with hopes of joining the Hanlin Academy.

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