Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In a tavern, tensions rise between students from two rival academies, Wen Dao and Shuang He, following a boastful exchange. Wei Yang, a prodigy, feels pride in his own abilities rather than his family's status. Gong Sun Liang, a skilled writer from Wen Dao, challenges Shuang He to a literary contest, showcasing his talent in crafting opening sentences for essays. The atmosphere shifts as Gong Sun's confidence stuns his opponents, leading to a shift in competition style to couplets. The rivalry intensifies, revealing the exceptional skills of the students and the competitive spirit inherent in scholarly pursuits.

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