Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

As the Chinese New Year approached, Jia Fu was bustling with activity. Jia Huan, a Hanlin lecturer, encountered Sun Shao Zu, who sought to marry Jia Ying Chun as a means to settle a debt owed by her father. Jia Huan, recognizing Sun Shao Zu's ulterior motives, vehemently rejected the proposal, leading to a confrontation where he ordered Sun Shao Zu to be punished. This incident highlighted the tensions within Jia Fu and the precarious position of its women, particularly Jia Ying Chun, who had suffered in her previous marriage. Ultimately, Jia Huan's actions were a calculated move to protect his family's honor and the dignity of its daughters.

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