Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

The imperial palace is a realm of intrigue, where the Son of Heaven, Yong Zhi Tian Zi, indulges in personal pleasures, neglecting state affairs. Amidst the beauty of spring, he enjoys wine and opera with his favored concubine, Shang Gui Ren. Their conversations reveal the complexities of court dynamics, including the influence of external relatives and the power struggles among concubines. Meanwhile, political maneuvers unfold as Shun Qin Wang Ning Zong seeks to establish Jia Esteemed Consort as Empress, despite the Emperor's favor towards Yang Guifei. Tensions rise as the Emperor faces personal loss and the threat of an epidemic, leading to a delicate balance of power and emotion within the palace.

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