Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan, the third-place scholar in the imperial examination, is set to marry Xue Bao Chai, a union celebrated throughout the Jia household and beyond. Despite familial tensions, the engagement brings a semblance of harmony. Xue Pan, Bao Chai's brother, struggles with jealousy but ultimately respects his sister's happiness. Aunt Xue expresses annoyance at Xue Pan's behavior, while Bao Chai prepares for her wedding, reflecting on her feelings for Jia Huan. The narrative captures the complexities of familial relationships, societal status, and personal aspirations as the wedding date approaches, intertwining love and duty in a historical context.

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