Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the Wang residence, Wang Ziteng reflects on political tensions involving the Crown Prince and the Jia family. His eldest son, Wang Cheng Si, reports on family matters, hinting at strained relations. As Wang Ziteng contemplates his political missteps, the Emperor embarks on a military journey, leaving the Crown Prince vulnerable amid shifting allegiances. Meanwhile, palace intrigues unfold, with Consort Wu feeling resentment towards Yuan Fei's favored position. In the Liang Wang Mansion, a plot brews as conspirators urge Liang Wang to act against Wang Ziteng, emphasizing the urgency of seizing military control while the Emperor is away.

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