Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

On April 13, Jing Cheng was in turmoil following the Yu Guan Yin case, leading to the exile of Deputy Minister Wang Lin and the demotion of Princess Yong Chang. The arrests of Han Jin and Liu Zi Ning, linked to a plot against the Son of Heaven, shocked the capital. Discussions among officials and merchants reflected the political upheaval. By late April, preparations for Yan Wang's wedding were underway, with Jia Huan and Princess Yongqing discussing recent events, hinting at underlying political maneuvers against Chu Wang. The atmosphere was charged with tension, as various factions navigated the shifting power dynamics.

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