This episode tells of Liu Mingyue's wedding day into the Zhennan General's mansion, where she encounters Hong Ling, an old acquaintance of the mansion, who makes things difficult for her. Hong Ling uses the General's absence as an excuse to arrange for Liu Mingyue to marry a rooster, in an attempt to humiliate her. Liu Mingyue, with her sharp wit, retorts that this act not only humiliates the bride but also the General, infuriating Hong Ling, who then intends to use private punishment to beat Liu Mingyue. At a critical moment, a guard intervenes, reminding them of their respective statuses. Hong Ling immediately reveals her identity, boasting of the General's trust and her merit in raising the young master, Bao Yu, attempting to suppress Liu Mingyue with the "grace of nurturing." The two engage in an initial power struggle in the main hall of the General's mansion.
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