Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Xing Fu Ren confronts Wang Xifeng about her financial misconduct, revealing her secret lending practices that earn over 1,000 taels annually, which stirs envy among the household. As tensions rise, Wang Xifeng struggles to defend herself against accusations of mismanagement and character flaws. Aunt Xue intervenes to ease the situation, suggesting the blame lies with lower servants. However, Xing Fu Ren insists on investigating Wang Xifeng's dealings, pushing for her removal from household management. Wang Fu Ren counters, advocating for Lin Zhi Xiao Jia to oversee finances, while Jia Mu ultimately decides to maintain the status quo, deflecting rumors and preserving Wang Xifeng's position.

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