Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the dark aftermath of a coup, chaos envelops the capital as news of the deaths of key figures spreads. Grand Scholar Wei Hong leads efforts to extinguish a fire in the Western Garden while Jia Huan consolidates power, forcing military leaders to choose sides. Surrendering troops are reorganized, and Jia Huan uses his wealth to recruit new allies. Meanwhile, various factions, including nobles and eunuchs, contemplate their loyalties. Personal relationships complicate decisions, as some sympathize with Jia Huan’s rise, while others rally against him. The political landscape shifts dramatically, with uncertainty looming over the future of the throne and the fate of the empire.

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