Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In Qiuci City, Right Provincial Governor Yu You enjoys tea while awaiting a visit from Prefect Cai, a trusted aide of the Left Provincial Governor, Han Bo An. Recent political tensions arise from the involvement of noble Ju Ke in a major case, leading to officials distancing themselves from Han. Meanwhile, Jia Huan, the Left Advisor, discusses future ambitions with friends at the Four Seas Tavern, contemplating the possibility of governing a region to gain military influence. Despite the allure of personal advancement, he recognizes the importance of teamwork and the current demands of the Governor's Office. The chapter concludes with Jia Huan bidding farewell to Cheng You, who is heading to Shule to negotiate with the town.

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