Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan visits Aunt Zhao's courtyard, where he encounters a middle-aged woman, Madam Ma, who is involved in rituals he disapproves of. He expresses concern about her influence on his family and plans to monitor her activities. Meanwhile, the Esteemed Consort celebrates Jia Huan's upcoming marriage and his recent academic success, while navigating palace politics and rivalries. Tensions rise as Zhao Xingchen confesses to examination fraud, implicating others in a conspiracy against Jia Huan. The narrative intertwines personal ambitions and familial ties, revealing the complexities of power dynamics within the Jia family and the palace.

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