Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the lead-up to the palace examination, Jia Huan, the top scorer from the provincial exam, prepares diligently by studying court gazettes and speculating on potential exam questions. The palace exam, unlike the provincial one, is a ranking test without eliminations, but it carries the pressure of writing under the Emperor's scrutiny. Meanwhile, the Emperor visits Esteemed Consort Wu, who shares news of Jia Huan's achievements, hinting at her influence. In the shadows, Zhao Jun Bo, a censor, writes an impeachment memorial against Fang Wang and Jia Huan for allegedly leaking exam questions, stirring unrest in the court. As the court debates the accusations, the Emperor remains noncommittal, leaving the situation unresolved and tense.

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