Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the Hall of Wu Ying, the Son of Heaven, Yong Zhi, pronounced severe judgments on several officials, including Mao Kun, who faced imprisonment and likely death for perceived wrongdoings. The ministers remained silent as Yong Zhi executed his authority, reflecting on the internal strife and factionalism within the court. Jia Huan, accused of sowing discord, faced a proposal for expulsion from the capital, which was supported by Tongzhengshi Yu Zi Cheng, leading to a heated debate among the ministers. Fei Zhuang Yuan defended Jia Huan, but the evidence against him, including claims of harboring resentment against the Emperor, sealed his fate. The atmosphere was tense, with power dynamics shifting as Yong Zhi consolidated control, revealing the precarious nature of loyalty and ambition in the court.

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