Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In Jia Fu, the ambiance is vibrant with lanterns illuminating the night. Inside Heng Wu Courtyard, Xue Bao Chai engages in needlework while her friends Xiang Yun, Xiang Ling, and Bao Qin enjoy poetry discussions. Bao Chai, despite her husband's absence, remains composed, trusting him even as she worries about his reputation. Meanwhile, at the Bureau of Entertainment, Jia Huan enjoys a lively gathering with courtesans, reminiscing about past relationships, particularly with Su Shi Shi, who has since left the capital. The atmosphere shifts from merriment to melancholy as Jia Huan reflects on lost love, expressing deep emotions through modified poetry, while Qiu Lan offers a comforting song.

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