Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan arrives at Wu Palace, feeling troubled after a failed meeting with Ning Ke. He discusses the West Garden incident with Princess Ning Xiao and her brother Ning Cheng, expressing his desperation to save the head of the academy. Despite his efforts to seek help from Jin Wang, he faces despair as political tensions rise. Jia Huan shares his feelings of hopelessness with Ning Xiao, who empathizes with his plight. After several drinks, he departs, resigned to his fate as the imperial edict to seal the academy is announced, led by Zhang Lu. The situation reflects the harsh realities of political maneuvering and personal sacrifice.

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