Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the main hall, civil officials and military generals gathered for a banquet. Han Bo An, the Left Minister of State, learned of Jia Huan's arrogance and planned to confront him after the event. Jia Huan, having just spoken with Governor Qi, dismissed Han Bo An, aware of their political rivalry. Han Bo An later met with Governor Qi, revealing that Ju Ke of the Tiele offered him money to absolve their responsibility for a city’s fall. Han Bo An suggested the Tiele could be forgiven if they supported the imperial army, but Qi Chi noted his closeness to the Tiele. The meeting revealed political maneuvering, with Jia Huan's intentions becoming clearer as Han Bo An left feeling uneasy about the implications of their discussions.

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