Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

The Emperor's authority is challenged as gunfire erupts in the Western Garden, alarming the nobility in the capital. Jia Huan, amidst discussions with his family, contemplates the implications of a potential rebellion led by Ning Rong, the son of the deposed Crown Prince. He decides to remain calm and wait for further developments, aiming to manipulate public opinion through timely articles in the Capital Daily and Truth Newspaper. As dawn approaches, the gunfire ceases, leading Jia Huan to suspect the Emperor's involvement. Meanwhile, the Emperor, furious over the rebellion led by his grandson Ning Rong, prepares to address the situation, leaving the ministers in confusion about the unfolding events.

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