Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

On March 15th, the palace examination results were announced, leading to the appointment of new scholars who received their official attire on March 16th. The capital buzzed with excitement as these scholars paraded through the streets on March 17th. Meanwhile, in Jia Fu, Madam Wang visited the ailing Jia Mu, reflecting on her own anxieties regarding her son Bao Yu's marriage prospects. The Shu Prince prepared for his wedding, while Shen Qian, a newly appointed scholar, expressed outrage over Ji Shi Chun's derogatory remarks about the Jia family's third Miss. The new scholars followed traditional rites, but faced delays due to the Emperor's illness, marking a transition from commoners to officials amidst personal and political tensions.

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