A Dream of Splendor Episode 7 Recap
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Zhao Pan'er is not inferior to a young lady from a prestigious family in terms of talent and looks. However, her status and family background are the measure between her and Gao Hui. Every inch longer means more power, every fraction wider means more status. If Ouyang Xu wants to rise steadily in his career, he still needs to rely on his powerful father-in-law. Moreover, Ouyang Xu did not dare to offend the Gao family.
Although he could not formally marry Zhao Pan'er as his principal wife, he could promise her a lifetime of wealth and glory. When they had children in the future, they could also be adopted under the principal wife's name. He only hoped Zhao Pan'er would compromise on her status. No matter how grandiloquent the other party spoke, Zhao Pan'er's response was always that she would never be a concubine in this life.
Her words were impactful, just like the arrogance in her every move, which was already ingrained in her bones, making Ouyang Xu feel extremely awkward. On the way back, Zhao Pan'er held back her tears. Unexpectedly, she bumped into Chi Yanei, who was juggling a ball. This person, who controlled the twelve guilds of Tokyo, had countless followers around him. Usually unruly, he valued his reputation the most.
However, Zhao Pan'er's ball-juggling skills far surpassed his, causing him to lose face completely. At the same time, Sun Sanniang and Song Yinzhang stood on the second floor watching Persian dancers. Guests came and went in a constant stream, but only one person was lost in spirit amidst the prosperity. Because of Zhao Pan'er's appearance, the exquisite waterside pavilion seemed to have returned from heaven to the mortal world, faintly revealing a sense of melancholy.
Zhao Pan'er returned to her room alone. After a murmur, she directly fainted on the ground. After a doctor's diagnosis, it was confirmed that Zhao Pan'er was suffering from illness due to overwork and stress, which led to her body being extremely weak. Sun Sanniang and Song Yinzhang were very heartbroken, truly unable to understand why the world was so unfair to them.
That night, Zhao Pan'er frequently called out Ouyang Xu's name in her coma, but scenes flashed before her eyes, from promises to betrayal, all fleeting in an instant. As the saying goes, Tokyo's wealth is dazzling, and deep affection is hard to promise. Zhao Pan'er was completely disappointed. It was only when Gu Qianfan appeared in her dream that she gradually felt much more at ease, because he knew that people's hearts are unpredictable.
Xiao Qinyan instructed his steward to handle Zheng Qing Tian's property. A portion was left for the Zheng clan members, another portion was used to bury Gu Qianfan's comrades. As for the remaining 400,000 guan, 200,000 was sent to Tokyo, and the remaining 200,000 was put into a private account. Gu Qianfan stood silently in the corner, watching his father walk into the long corridor, his thoughts drifting back to his childhood.
At that time, Xiao Qinyan broke off relations with the Gu family and left without looking back. Lei Jing learned that Xiao Qinyan had stepped forward to protect Gu Qianfan and felt very uneasy, knowing that he was no match for the Xiao family. At this time, Xiao Qinyan sent someone to deliver generous gifts.
Lei Jing initially thought it was white silk and poisoned wine, but unexpectedly it was a letter from Xiao Qinyan stating that he had handled the affairs in Jiangnan and everything was completely unrelated to Lei Jing. The implication was self-evident. Now, Xiao Qinyan had resolved all of Gu Qianfan's troubles. He continued to hide his relationship with Gu Qianfan from the outside world and also arranged for several masters to protect his safety.
The rest of the servants in the manor truly did not understand why the Chancellor favored Gu Qianfan. They originally wanted to send a message to the Mistress in Tokyo but were reprimanded by the steward, who warned them to be careful with their words and actions. During this time, Sun Sanniang and Song Yinzhang took turns guarding the bedside, but Zhao Pan'er showed no sign of improvement.
Song Yinzhang looked at the scenery outside the window, feeling a wave of melancholy, so she picked up her pipa and began to play, attracting many people to watch. Du Changfeng came looking after hearing the music and praised it repeatedly. He also asked the shopkeeper about Zhao Pan'er's whereabouts and then personally came to visit. Because Du Changfeng was severely nearsighted, he almost mistook Sun Sanniang for Zhao Pan'er.
When he saw the real Lady Zhao from Qiantang, he immediately introduced himself, stating that he had come to stand up for his classmate Ouyang Xu. Du Changfeng believed that Ouyang Xu was clever and quick-witted and was also a successful candidate in the current imperial examination. In contrast, he felt Zhao Pan'er did not know her place, presumptuously saying she was unwilling to be a concubine despite knowing she came from a humble background. She was truly too arrogant.
Even Huo Xiaoyu, the daughter of a Prince, became a side chamber after being redeemed from her status, let alone someone whose origins were unclear. Precisely because Du Changfeng spoke more and more excessively, Zhao Pan'er suppressed her anger and ordered Sun Sanniang to kick him out. Sun Sanniang kicked away Du Changfeng's glasses, which he relied on to see, and then, in front of everyone, directly threw him into the river.
Since Du Changfeng could not swim, he could only cling to a piece of wood and drift towards the outside of the Shuangxi building. Coincidentally, Chi Yanei was with the courtesan Zhang Haohao. Upon hearing Du Changfeng repeatedly call for help, he came out to join the fun and mocked him. Originally, Chi Yanei intended to stand by and watch, but Du Changfeng angered him with a few words.
However, due to the fact that the other party was a successful candidate in the current imperial examination, it was inconvenient to physically discipline him, so he temporarily let him leave. Covered in dirt, Du Changfeng complained to Ouyang Xu. Unexpectedly, Gao Hui suddenly arrived, so he had to hide first. Ouyang Xu greeted her respectfully, while Gao Hui completely lacked the restraint of a young lady from a prestigious family. Relying on her family background, she had become spoiled and willful. The reason she came was to question Ouyang Xu about meeting Zhao Pan'er privately.
