Dream of the Red Chamber: Rising to Power, Starting with the Jia Family

After transmigrating into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber as Jia Huan,

he returned to court after three years guarding the northern frontier and was granted the title of First-Class Viscount.

He had hoped to simply keep his head down,

but the current emperor had already grown dissatisfied with the founding-era officials.

Knowing what fate awaited the Jia family, Jia Huan had to ensure he survived the purge.

He had no choice but to take control of the Jia family himself, bringing the founding-era faction over to the emperor's side.

But as his plans unfolded,

Jia Huan's share of power within the founding-era faction grew ever greater, and his standing rose higher and higher.

Before long, he had become a threat to the entire court.

The emperor, too, grew increasingly wary of him.

Facing an outcome that seemed impossible to change, Jia Huan looked the emperor in the eye and said earnestly:

"Your Majesty, you have to trust me!"

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.