Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In a tense court scene, Jia Huan skillfully accuses Jin Wang of factionalism, silencing the ministers who had criticized him. He leverages the Emperor's fears of political strife, causing a shift in the atmosphere. He Shuo supports Jia Huan's claims, prompting the Emperor to order an investigation. Mao Kun, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, enters and denies Jin Wang's monopoly on Shu tea, but Jia Huan counters with evidence of Jin Wang's significant control over the trade. The Emperor's anger rises, and the ministers are left in a precarious position, as the balance of power begins to tilt against Jin Wang.

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