Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the intense heat of summer, the Jia family celebrates Jia Zheng's new title of Duke of Rong, restoring ancestral glory. Jia Zheng shares the news with his ailing mother, Jia Mu, who expresses her pride. The family gathers for ancestral rites and a grand banquet, filled with joy and revelry. Meanwhile, Jia Huan, slightly tipsy, enjoys the company of his wives and concubines, reflecting on the rare moments of peace amidst political struggles. In contrast, Yin Yan drinks alone, lamenting the downfall of Chu Wang and his own failures. As news of Chu Wang's exile spreads, former allies regret their choices, realizing the formidable nature of Jia Huan.

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