Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan returns to Baoding after three years, facing a changed capital. Anticipation from noble families contrasts with concerns from powerful figures about the Emperor's waning favor. Meanwhile, Yan Wang, now a father, reminisces about Jia Huan's mentorship. Ji Cheng, a scholar, struggles with unrequited love for the Shi family's Miss, while Empress Yang hopes for Jia Huan's influence to elevate her son. Political tensions rise as Ji Xing Sheng seeks rewards for military success, while rivals plot against him, highlighting the court's precarious balance of power amidst personal ambitions and familial ties.

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