Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Cai Nong Ji, a suicide soldier for the Crown Prince, arrives at the Zhen Family mansion, which is under siege by military forces. He plans to retrieve important account books before they are confiscated. Meanwhile, the Zhen Family faces a sudden downfall, their cries echoing through Jinling, while various factions in the capital prepare for political maneuvers. The Jia family, living in luxury, remains unaware of their impending fate, which mirrors that of the Zhen Family. Jia Huan, the family's protector, contemplates his responsibilities and the stark contrast between his family's tranquility and the chaos surrounding the Zhen Family. He receives a letter from his sister, inviting him to join a poetry club, highlighting the differences in their circumstances.

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