Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the 55th chapter of "Dream of the Red Chamber," Feng Jie discusses wedding expenses for the Jia family's young masters, revealing that Jia Huan will manage his wedding budget with ten thousand taels from the public treasury and five thousand from his own income. The night before the wedding, the Jia family hosts a lively banquet. Meanwhile, Bao Chai reflects on her emotions as she prepares for her wedding. On the wedding day, Jia Huan rides in a grand procession, while Su Shi Shi, a courtesan, mourns her unfulfilled love for him. Amidst playful teasing from peers, Jia Huan recites a poem, drawing applause and laughter from the guests, symbolizing his affection for his bride.

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