Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the 21st year of Yong Zhi, former Minister Zhang An Bo faced execution for slandering the Emperor, leading to the Wen Dao Academy's closure and the arrest of its scholars. The trial, overseen by high-ranking officials, stirred political tensions. Zhang's son, seeking to share his father's punishment, garnered sympathy. Meanwhile, power struggles intensified, with various factions aiming to exploit the chaos. The academy's destruction symbolized the collapse of scholarly pursuits, while Jia Huan and others navigated the ensuing turmoil. As political machinations unfolded, the capital's military strength waned, foreshadowing deeper conflicts ahead.

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