Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the late summer evening at Jia Mansion, Jia Huan and Governor Qi Chi engage in a significant discussion over tea. Their past connections, rooted in disaster relief efforts, highlight Jia Huan's rising status. Qi Chi seeks Jia Huan's assistance in the Western Regions, emphasizing the urgent need for funds and provisions due to recent military defeats. Despite Qi Chi's high-ranking offers, Jia Huan hesitates, citing mourning as a reason to decline. However, he acknowledges the potential benefits of the position, including military connections. The conversation reveals their mutual understanding and the political intricacies of their era, as Jia Huan contemplates the implications of accepting the role.

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