Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan seeks permission from his father, Jia Zheng, to study at the prestigious Wen Dao Academy, but faces opposition from his mother, Madam Wang. Despite his determination, she insists he wait for a tutor to be hired in spring, dismissing his urgency for the upcoming county exam. Frustrated, Jia Huan realizes he must assert his independence, leading to a confrontation with Madam Wang. After being thwarted by her servants while attempting to leave the Jia residence, he vows that they will regret their actions. This chapter highlights Jia Huan's struggle for freedom and the familial constraints he faces.

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