Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the year of Jiaxu, the capital mourns Emperor Yongxing's death, creating a power vacuum as ambitious ministers plot. Amidst the sorrow, Beauty Aoi, once favored by the Emperor, contemplates her fate in the Daming Palace. As Empress Zhen and the Crown Prince face court politics, Aoi's suicide by poison sends shockwaves through the court. The atmosphere is tense as officials gather to support the new Emperor, while underlying power struggles emerge. Grand Academician Zeng Jin emphasizes the need for a ruler, but tensions rise when Peng Shi Jun challenges the legitimacy of Yongxing's reign, igniting a fierce debate about succession and loyalty.

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