What is the main conflict in The Story of the Stone, or The Dream of the Red Chamber; Volume 1: The Golden Days by Cao Xueqin?

The story charts the developing love triangle between three main characters. Through his novel, Cao Xueqin also attempts to describe the lifestyle of this wealthy Chinese family. This story is told against the backdrop of a fictional magical stone that has been brought to life in the character of the mischievous boy Bao-yu.