Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In a small pavilion, Chu Wang, feeling restless, discusses political tensions with Minister Bai regarding Jia Huan's ambitions. Bai reassures him that the Emperor's will dictates the Eastern Palace's fate, not the courtiers. Bai highlights Jia Huan's dual strategy: to negotiate with Jin Wang and test the Emperor's intentions. As Chu Wang contemplates his next move, he decides to eliminate Shi Nai, a corrupt official linked to Jia Huan. Meanwhile, Jia Huan's machinations aim to pressure Chu Wang into making mistakes. The political landscape is fraught with tension, as both sides prepare for potential conflict, with Chu Wang under immense pressure to secure his position.

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