Blossoms in Adversity Episode 34 Recap, Plot

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Due to the severe drought, many food supplies rotted on the roads, making ingredients in the city extremely scarce and expensive. Some items couldn't be bought even with money. Hua Zhi went all out and hosted a banquet, inviting the managers of all the restaurants in the capital. She proposed building ships and using water routes to purchase and transport ingredients from various regions to supply the capital's restaurants.

Although the managers were skeptical, since Zhiming Tower was leading the initiative and Hua Zhi promised to personally lead the maiden voyage, after some calculation, everyone agreed to her plan. With the funds raised, Hua Zhi personally selected the crew and successfully obtained an official document from the Shipping Bureau. The Office of the Seventh Guard could barely afford rice. Upon hearing this, Gu Yanxi ordered Chen Qing to arrest the merchants who were hoarding goods and inflating prices.

They were publicly displayed for three days as a warning. Gu Yanxi reported the matter to Gu Chengtao, saying that rumors were spreading among the people that the three years of drought were a result of an unworthy ruler, and that a celestial being had descended to sing a prophecy foretelling that Great Qing would fall under a heavenly calamity. Gu Chengtao was troubled by this, and Gu Yanxi vowed to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Hua Zhi discussed the route with Bai Mingxia and felt that Jinyang, with its rich resources and convenient connections, was a good destination—and she could also take the opportunity to visit Hua Rong. Gu Yanxi traced the origin of the prophecy to Jinyang. With Gu Chengtao's approval, he prepared to head there. When people learned that Hua Zhi was going to Jinyang, they all prepared gifts for her to take to Hua Rong.

Hua Zhi told Shen Qi about her journey by ship. The Sixth Prince happened to be nearby; having never left the capital since childhood, he was eager to explore. Shen Qi also thought it would be good to bring him along, so Hua Zhi agreed. On his journey south, Gu Yanxi discovered Hua Zhi's ship ahead and followed it from a distance, silently taking care of the water bandits who intended to rob the Hua family.

Hua Rong and Jiang Zhengzhi personally welcomed Hua Zhi into the residence. The Jiang estate was even more grand than the Hua’s, and Jiang Zhengzhi treated Hua Rong with great care and affection, which made Hua Zhi very happy. Hua Rong took Hua Zhi sightseeing in the city, while Gu Yanxi wandered the streets alone. Shen Qi bought fried dough cakes for the Sixth Prince.

Just as they were about to eat, the Sixth Prince saw a little beggar and gave the cakes and all his pocket money to him. When Jiang Zhengzhi learned that Hua Zhi had come to Jinyang for business, he invited a guest to his home to meet her. The guest was Zeng Ming, a prominent merchant in Jinyang, well-connected and sociable.

Zeng Ming invited Hua Zhi to a city tea party and gave her a grand introduction to the wives of several influential figures. The ladies were curious about the attire of people from the palace and crowded around Hua Zhi with questions. Hua Zhi, who usually dressed plainly and paid little attention to such things, was caught off guard. Fortunately, Bao Xia stepped in and smoothed things over.

After leaving Hua Zhi, Zeng Ming met with Gu Yanxi and told him that although Jinyang was wealthy, the most profitable business there was not trade—Jinyang had a business that brought tenfold returns. The ladies weren’t just interested in jewelry and fabrics from the capital. Madam Zhou also wanted to marry off her younger sister to Shen Qi, saying that if he agreed, he could become a live-in son-in-law.

Shen Qi felt overwhelmed, but fortunately Hua Zhi was there to help him handle the situation. Gu Yanxi and Chen Qing visited several gambling dens, where all the floor managers were clearly trained martial artists. Gu Yanxi instructed Chen Qing to investigate these establishments. Hua Zhi and Shen Qi were strolling down the street when they were drawn to the lanterns. They released lanterns together and made wishes.

Gu Yanxi stood silently at a distance, watching Hua Zhi for a long time but never stepped forward. The ladies invited Hua Zhi to attend a dharma assembly to meet the Immortal Envoy of the Bright Moon, claiming this figure could predict weather and fortunes, and was highly skilled in mystical arts. Hua Zhi was intrigued but felt her attire was too plain, so the ladies offered to dress her up properly. Meanwhile, Gu Yanxi had also learned about the Immortal Envoy and the Qixing Tower from Zeng Ming.

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