Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Qian Huai waits at Rongguo Mansion as Jia Huan strolls through the alley, greeted warmly by servants. News of his promising future spreads, altering the mansion's atmosphere. He encounters Qin Keqing, who invites him into her carriage, revealing her distress over Jia Zhen's advances. Jia Huan, though sympathetic, refuses to kill Jia Zhen for her, suggesting she delay confronting him instead. They discuss potential plans for her safety, including a year at Qingxu Temple or a nunnery to avoid Jia Zhen. Despite her initial reluctance, Qin Keqing considers these options, realizing the gravity of her situation.

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