Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

At noon, Jia Huan invited Wei Han Lin to Yun Bin Lou on Qipan Street, a bustling marketplace near government offices. During their meal, Wei criticized Jia Huan's financial situation, referencing a debt to the Emperor. Despite this, Jia Huan was liquidating assets to manage the debt. Wei advised caution regarding the Emperor's displeasure, hinting at potential suppression. Afterward, Jia Huan returned home, greeted Yuan Yang, and received gifts from the Esteemed Consort. Later, Wu Wang invited him to tutor his son, revealing a hidden agenda from the Emperor. Jia Huan recognized this as a strategic move to limit his political future, reflecting on the complexities of power and opportunity.

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