Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Gu Li, imprisoned and resentful, curses Jia Huan, who orchestrated his capture, while being escorted in a prison cart. As they pass through Dunhuang City, tension rises with the arrival of the Tuguhun cavalry, preparing to attack. Amidst chaos, gunfire erupts, and Gu Li momentarily revels in the hope of rescue. However, the public trial proceeds, with Gu Li facing execution. Just as the trial begins, the Hu cavalry launches an assault on the city, igniting chaos and cries for revenge against the Han officials. The chapter ends with a sense of impending doom for Jia Huan and the officials.

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