Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In a candlelit study, Zhou Shen Hang, a young scholar and editor, engages in a tense conversation with Jia Huan, a rival. Despite his prestigious position, Zhou feels overshadowed by Jia's reputation. They discuss the scrutiny of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the upcoming public opinion wave against Han Xiu Cai, with Jia hinting at political maneuvers. Meanwhile, Ouyang Wende, a former scholar turned advisor, navigates the political landscape, reporting to Hua Mo on the demotion of Princess Yong Chang and the implications of the Jade Guanyin case. The court's power struggles intensify, with personal ambitions intertwined in the political game.

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