Hilarious Family 2 Episode 3 Recap
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Feeling restless within the grand but tedious Jing household, Ai Sixi decided to venture out. She soon encountered Lv Jiao E, who harbored her own intentions of marrying Jing Kan and displayed immediate hostility. Lv Jiao E deliberately provoked Ai Sixi, demanding that she kneel for four hours daily as the eldest grandson's wife. Ai Sixi, feeling thirsty, requested water, but Lv Jiao E insisted she use "please" in her request.
When Ai Sixi stood to look at what she believed was her grandfather's portrait, Lv Jiao E corrected her, identifying it as Mr. Lu, the Sage of Tea, and explaining that the Jing family, as tribute tea purveyors, naturally displayed his image. Just then, Jing Zhenzhu, Jing Kan's cousin, returned home, putting on an extravagant display of grief for their late grandfather.
She dramatically lamented his passing, claiming she had just left for a hot spring trip to Yangzhou and returned to find him gone, even declaring she no longer wished to live. Zhenzhu then proceeded to "take" items, such as an ivory cup and a pearwood armchair, from the ancestral hall, tearfully claiming they reminded her of her grandfather and she wished to keep them close. Observing this, Ai Sixi, after learning Zhenzhu's identity, realized she could employ a similar tactic.
She too began weeping and talking to the late grandfather, taking items like three golden wine cups, a Gold-Sprinkled Sichuan Fan, prayer beads, and a cup holder, all while proclaiming they would remind her of him. A servant remarked that Ai Sixi had fainted multiple times from crying while vying with Zhenzhu for items. Zhenzhu herself was said to be in a coma from her strenuous mourning.
Ai Sixi later asked for soup, initially forgetting to add "please" but quickly correcting herself. Later, at dinner, Luo Zhusi and Cuiying tried to expose Ai Sixi's unfamiliarity with Jing Kan. Cuiying offered Ai Sixi a serving of "Jing Kan's favorite, ginger duck," knowing he detested ginger. Ai Sixi tried to play along, but Luo Zhusi and Cuiying pointed out Jing Kan's aversion to ginger, even when ill.
Ai Sixi defended herself, explaining that while on their travels, Jing Kan was less particular about food. Luo Zhusi pressed further, questioning Ai Sixi about Jing Kan's preferences for silk or satin clothing and his shoe size, remarking that despite living with him, Ai Sixi seemed to know nothing. When cornered and directly asked who she was, Ai Sixi, at a loss for answers, declared she was pregnant, claiming they were "married because of the child."
Wei Junyi, Jing Kan's grandmother, was initially surprised but delighted at the news of an heir, instructing everyone to treat Ai Sixi as a "treasure" and ensure her well-being. Luo Zhusi, furious that Ai Sixi's feigned pregnancy had thwarted her plan to discredit her, confided in Cuiying, hinting at ways to deal with "an unborn child." Shortly after, Luo Aji, Luo Zhusi's nephew, arrived, offering to avenge her anger.
He mentioned returning early because "Someone took Miss Hu from Xiange Studio" and brought Luo Zhusi pastries. Luo Zhusi, feigning concern, advised him to focus on serious matters and gave him money and jewelry for his mother's upcoming birthday in Zhoushan, subtly showing her affection for him. After Aji left, Luo Zhusi explicitly stated that Jinyu Tea "must belong to Aji," revealing her long-term ambition for him to inherit the family business.
Meanwhile, Xue Muyun and Jing Zhenzhu discussed Jing Kan's return, interpreting it as Wei Junyi's attempt to destabilize Luo Zhusi's position. Zhenzhu suggested they let Wei Junyi and Luo Zhusi "fight" while they "reap the benefits" by "setting the arena" and "stirring things up." Later, Lv Jiao E, visibly nervous, served Ai Sixi chicken soup, which Ai Sixi commented tasted "strange." Lv Jiao E refused to taste it herself.
Ai Sixi soon complained of stomach pains, attributing it to overeating, and excused herself to the privy, reassuring Wei Junyi she was fine. Wei Junyi, however, continued to shower Ai Sixi with attention, ordering more rich foods and loose clothing to ensure her comfort. Lv Jiao E and Cuiying, observing Ai Sixi's lack of severe reaction despite drinking several large bowls of soup, were confused as their plan to use safflower to induce a miscarriage had seemingly failed.
Ai Sixi also received loose-fitting maid's clothing, which she questioned, engaging in a brief, sarcastic exchange with the maid about "aura" before putting them on. Jing Kan, infuriated by Ai Sixi's presence, confronted her. He accused her of being "shameless" for returning and claiming to be his wife, lamenting that she had ruined his pride and his mother's honor. Ai Sixi, caught off guard, pleaded with him not to drive her away in front of his mother.
Jing Kan reluctantly agreed to stay until his grandfather Jing Dayou's funeral the next day before leaving. Later that night, under a grape arbor where he used to study with his mother, Ai Sixi joined him. She accurately guessed that he intended to kill Luo Zhusi, believing Luo Zhusi was responsible for his mother's death.
Jing Kan confirmed this, explaining his mother had given everything to the family but was denied entry to ancestral grounds, and he viewed the entire family as accomplices. Ai Sixi questioned why he hadn't stayed to inherit the family business and expel Luo Zhusi, but Jing Kan stated he didn't care about the family fortune. He declared that his grandfather's funeral would also be "the day Luo Zhusi dies."
He described his plan: "chop her head and stab her stomach," explaining he had practiced these methods on "pork belly" and "tenderloin," but was less familiar with slitting a throat. Ai Sixi taunted him, questioning his courage. Jing Kan, agitated, vowed Luo Zhusi "won't see the sun the day after tomorrow." The following day, at Jing Dayou's funeral, Jing Kan was extremely nervous.
Ai Sixi subtly encouraged him to act, but when he attempted to draw a knife, it fell to the ground. Wei Junyi, seeing the blade, immediately reprimanded Jing Kan, stating that bringing a weapon to a funeral was ominous. Ai Sixi quickly intervened, claiming Jing Kan was merely protecting himself because "someone is out to get him" at the funeral.
She then revealed a series of planned sabotages: the coffin rope would snap, the shovel handle would break, the incense wouldn't light, leading to accusations that the Old Master didn't want Jing Kan back due to his changed surname. She further predicted that Jing Kan would be tripped while offering tea, falling onto a hidden "blood pouch" made of pig pancreas as someone shouted, "Our family cannot accommodate him!" A surprised servant blurted out, "How do you know all this?"
, inadvertently confirming the plot. Wei Junyi, seeing the gravity of the situation, swiftly ended the confrontation, prioritizing the funeral. After the burial, Wei Junyi gathered everyone at the ancestral hall. She reflected on the family's turbulent history, acknowledging that Jinyu Tea had brought both "fortune and disaster" and lamenting the deaths of her two sons due to the business.
She expressed a longing for a simple life, "free from inner strife" and "those who think themselves clever and line their own pockets." She then announced a clan meeting for two days later to choose a new Chief of Jinyu Tea, emphasizing that the candidate must possess "integrity, good character, and courage."
When Luo Zhusi eagerly voiced her agreement, assuming the role for herself, Wei Junyi instead tasked Xue Muyun with organizing the clan meeting, subtly stripping Luo Zhusi of her existing power and creating a new rivalry. Wei Junyi then told Jing Kan and Ai Sixi to stay at home, citing Ai Sixi's pregnancy as the reason, and allowed Ai Sixi to remain standing without kneeling.
Back in their room, Jing Kan was consumed by self-reproach, calling himself a "coward" for failing to avenge his mother. Ai Sixi, with a mix of sarcasm and practicality, suggested he abandon the idea of killing, noting his kind nature. She then proposed a different form of revenge: instead of leaving, he should seek to become the Chief of Jinyu Tea at the upcoming clan meeting.
She explained that the "cruelest way to take revenge" was "to take away what she loves the most," making Luo Zhusi "miserable" by seizing the leadership. Jing Kan agreed, recognizing it as a better plan, and conceded that staying home would at least ensure better food. He then half-jokingly asked when Ai Sixi would leave. Ai Sixi reminded him that without her help, he would have "died" many times that day.
Jing Kan, curious, asked how she knew about the sabotages. Ai Sixi revealed she had simply overheard Luo Zhusi instructing her carefully chosen servants to prepare the traps: sanding down the coffin rope, sawing the shovel handle, dampening the incense, and preparing the blood pouch. Jing Kan, impressed by her simple yet effective method of information gathering, remarked that "the best disguise is an ordinary appearance."
Ai Sixi then suggested they stage an act: she would pretend to insist on leaving with her bundle, and he would dramatically beg her to stay, even clinging to her leg, until she "reluctantly" agreed, allowing him to save face. Jing Kan found the idea amusing, calling her informal, to which Ai Sixi retorted that he was no different.
