Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

On the night of the 23rd, Empress Yang rejected the petition for Prince Song's enthronement, causing a political uproar. Scholar Xiao and Qu Wei discussed the implications, noting that Jia Huan's maneuvers were weakening ministerial resistance. Fei Min Zheng, concerned about Jia Huan's power, met Lu Chu, who urged for compromise rather than conflict. Lu Chu revealed that Jia Huan, despite his ambitions, claimed not to desire the throne, citing the burdens of emperorship. Scholar Fei remained skeptical but agreed to observe Jia Huan's actions. As tensions rose, Jia Huan prepared for a new political strategy, signaling a pivotal moment in the court's power dynamics.

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