Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In a side hall, around 50 dignitaries gathered for the Yongxing Emperor's funeral, concerned about the 13-year-old Tai Zi's ascension. Tobe Minister Peng Shi Jun accused the Yongxing Emperor of illegitimate accession, igniting controversy. Grand Academician Xiao Pi supported this claim, questioning the legitimacy of the throne due to past regicide. Amidst heated debates, officials defended the enthronement process, while military leaders threatened dissenters. Tensions rose as the Empress Dowager and Tai Zi faced potential chaos, with Princess Ning Xiao contemplating the implications of the unfolding power struggle.

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