A Dream of Splendor Episode 26 Recap
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Ge Zhaodi not only failed to buy ice but also returned empty-handed, feeling deeply remorseful about it. Originally, she was going back to her room to get money for Sun Sanniang, but Sun Sanniang didn't care about this at all and had a bad feeling about Song Yinzhang.
Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, the Shen family had already sent someone to fetch Song Yinzhang's Solitary Moon pipa, and at the same time, they delivered a letter containing only a few short words. In fact, Sun Sanniang had already sensed that Song Yinzhang admired Gu Qianfan. Only because she accidentally let slip today did it cause Song Yinzhang to become disheartened and thus fall into Shen Ruzuo's embrace.
To prevent Zhao Pan'er from being sad, Sun Sanniang instructed Ge Zhaodi not to reveal it to others. Ge Zhaodi suddenly thought of the Capital Security Office's full mobilization during the day, and because Zhao Pan'er's emotions were unusual last night, she felt it must be related to Gu Qianfan. Because Zhao Pan'er was by his side, Gu Qianfan felt a little relieved and rested in a private room at Half-Covered Face.
Chen Lian said that he and Gu Qianfan would return to the Capital Security Office later. Moreover, the hat-demon case involved many people, so for safety, they could only set up a quiet room for recuperation in the Southern Office of the Capital Security Office. As for Half-Covered Face, it could also rest for two more days, and he would continue to send people to protect it secretly.
Xiao Qinyan knew that Gu Qianfan was out of danger and finally felt a great weight lifted from his mind. At the same time, he felt that Zhao Pan'er handled matters calmly in times of crisis and was decisive, which seemed like a good mistress. Considering that Gu Qianfan and Zhao Pan'er truly loved each other, Xiao Qinyan felt it was not appropriate to interfere further and could only bless their marriage.
Xiao Wei suddenly came to report to Xiao Qinyan that they had found some clues regarding the investigation in Shaanxi Road last time. When Zhao Pan'er heard that Song Yinzhang had moved into the Shen family's residence, she originally wanted to go and bring her back, but she was stopped by Sun Sanniang, because Song Yinzhang definitely wouldn't want to see them. Moreover, Song Yinzhang was doing quite well staying at the Shen family now.
Shen Ruzuo treated her like a treasure, not only buying her entirely new things but also providing four maids to serve her. Hearing this situation, Zhao Pan'er breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that Song Yinzhang had made her own choice, and decided to let her be and no longer meddle. The immediate priority now was to consider how to transform the teahouse into a restaurant.
Fortunately, Sun Sanniang and Ge Zhaodi both strongly supported Zhao Pan'er's decision and were willing to work hard with her to build a new future. Because Song Yinzhang no longer appeared to play music, and because there was no shaved ice in the teahouse, Zhao Pan'er halved the prices of all teas and fruits and temporarily used well water for refrigeration.
Just as everyone was racking their brains for a solution, Du Changfeng, to thank Sun Sanniang for treating his eye condition, specially prepared two large buckets of ice for them. Zhao Pan'er could see that the relationship between Sun Sanniang and Du Changfeng was not simple and felt happy for her. Taking advantage of their leisure time, Gu Qianfan met with Zhao Pan'er in a boat and learned about what had happened at the teahouse recently.
Gu Qianfan also talked about the progress of the hat-demon case, stating that he used to deeply respect Qi Mu, but after the last incident, he probably wouldn't trust him anymore. Just as the two were talking, a summons came from the palace for Gu Qianfan to have an audience with the Emperor. However, when Gu Qianfan entered the palace, he encountered Qi Mu and deliberately kept his distance from him.
Qi Mu deliberately dismissed everyone and pretended to express concern, but Gu Qianfan had already discovered that he had faked being a victim of the hat-demon case and left court to recuperate under the pretext of retiring to his hometown. Zhao Pan'er prepared her savings, intending to take over the restaurant.
Unexpectedly, the restaurant owner looked down on women doing business and stated that a man from her family must come forward because it was the rule of the wine business. In the owner's view, women since ancient times should assist their husbands and raise children, and should not show their faces in public, let alone open a business to welcome guests.
Zhao Pan'er and Sun Sanniang were dissatisfied with the restaurant's conduct, but there was truly nothing they could do, so they had to think of another way. Looking at the pipa player inside the restaurant, Zhao Pan'er hoped that Song Yinzhang could be happy at the Shen family's residence. But she didn't know that at this moment, Song Yinzhang was like a caged bird, kept in a cage all day for Shen Ruzuo to admire.
Although Shen Ruzuo treated her like a precious treasure, Song Yinzhang was not happy. Seeing a red coral hairpin, she suddenly remembered that Zhao Pan'er had once owned this accessory. Shen Ruzuo immediately ordered his servants to retrieve all red coral. Gu Qianfan was promoted to a fifth-rank Sī Shǐ, and specifically petitioned the Emperor to posthumously grant his mother the title of an official lady.
At first, the Emperor did not agree, but only after Xiao Qinyan stepped forward to speak on his behalf was the request granted. In fact, Gu Qianfan wanted to marry Zhao Pan'er after his wish was fulfilled, so he sought a less demanding position from the Emperor, no longer wanting to be entangled in court struggles. However, Xiao Qinyan thought his idea was too simple.
As the saying goes, "Brothers fight tigers together, fathers and sons fight side by side in battle." If Xiao Qinyan wanted to secure his position in court, he naturally needed Gu Qianfan. Moreover, Qi Mu was definitely not someone who would give up easily.
Xiao Qinyan knew he couldn't persuade Gu Qianfan now, so he didn't say much more, but instead asked him to remember to notify him when he had set a good date for relocating the tomb, as "a day as husband and wife is like a hundred days of kindness." Once his wish was fulfilled, Gu Qianfan went to mourn his birth mother.
He had expected to cry his heart out at this moment, but his heart was filled with mixed emotions, and he couldn't tell whether he should be happy or sad. That evening, Gu Qianfan took the initiative to find Zhao Pan'er and shared his true thoughts with her. Zhao Pan'er put herself in Gu Qianfan's shoes to understand him, saying that she would share all his joys and sorrows from now on. Gu Qianfan felt greatly comforted, and the two leaned on each other while gazing at the moon.
