Chapter 7: Baoyu's Talent and Yuanchun's Homecoming
Baoyu reveals his talent in the new garden, while Yuanchun's brief homecoming brings the Jia family both imperial splendor and sorrow.
Baoyu reveals his talent in the new garden, while Yuanchun's brief homecoming brings the Jia family both imperial splendor and sorrow.
Yuanchun's promotion brings honor and ambitious plans to the Jia family. Baoyu remains troubled by Qin Zhong's illness and eventual death.
Jia Rui mistakes Wang Xifeng's politeness for affection. Her traps and a mysterious two-sided mirror lead him toward a warning he refuses to heed.
Baoyu meets Qin Zhong and visits Baochai. Her golden lock echoes the inscription on his jade, while Daiyu notices the closeness between them.
Baoyu enters the Land of Illusion and hears warnings he cannot understand. Granny Liu later visits the Jia household in search of practical help.
Lin Daiyu enters the Jia household, meets Baoyu, and finds a new home. Meanwhile, Jia Yucun faces a case shaped by powerful family connections.
An enchanted stone longs to enter the human world. A scholar's dream, a lost child, and a stranger's rise introduce a story of love, ambition, and impermanence.