Hilarious Family 2 Episode 6 Recap
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Ai Sixi's fake pregnancy was exposed, leading to severe punishment for both her and Jing Kan. A family member angrily stated that Ai Sixi deserved to be jailed for her deception, while another expressed disappointment in Jing Kan. The family rule for "a deliberate liar" was a flogging of twenty times, which Jing Kan endured. Ai Sixi tried to intercede, offering to take further punishment herself, but was silenced.
An elder woman lamented how Ai Sixi had broken the family's heart and accused her of being "bold and evil-minded," saying she didn't deserve to be part of the family. Luo Zhusi, eager to reclaim Jing Kan's shop, proposed that the shop "doesn't need to be open" and should be "returned to the main store for unified management," hinting that a "reliable female manager" (meaning herself) should oversee it.
Wei Junyi, attempting to de-escalate, took responsibility for the family's discord and for the fighting over the shop. Ai Sixi tearfully apologized to Grandmother, the family, and Jing Kan, claiming that Jing Kan had no knowledge of her fake pregnancy. Others doubted her, questioning why Jing Kan wouldn't know and implying she orchestrated the lie for personal gain within the family.
Ai Sixi defended her actions, explaining that she lied because she feared being expelled from the family and wished for Jing Kan to return home to care for Grandmother, as well as for them to live a peaceful life together. She asserted that she was desperate after Mother relentlessly pressured her. Finally, she pleaded for Jing Kan to be spared any further involvement, as he was her "only husband."
Despite skepticism from other family members, Jing Kan confirmed his ignorance of the fake pregnancy and promised Grandmother that they would have a baby, asking her to trust him. Luo Zhusi accused Wei Junyi of being partial, but Wei Junyi insisted on punishment according to the rules.
She declared that for the next three months, Ai Sixi would perform all household chores, including washing, cooking, and cleaning, and serve everyone, adding that Ai Sixi needed to learn proper manners for a daughter-in-law. When other family members complained that this punishment was too lenient and that Jing Kan and his wife were "deceitful and incompetent" and unfit to manage a shop, Jing Kan stepped forward.
To protect Ai Sixi and prove his worth, he boldly vowed to make the Anping Bridge Shop profitable within three months. He promised that if he failed, he would quit, leaving the shop for the other families to fight over. Luo Zhusi then proposed that instead of learning manners at home, Ai Sixi should go to Yuanyang House in town. Ai Sixi, accepting her fate, agreed.
Luo Zhusi, still seething, confided in her maid Cuiying that Ai Sixi was cunning, knowing precisely how to "manipulate Mother" by shielding Jing Kan to ensure Mother's protection. Luo Zhusi then instructed Cuiying to leverage her friendship with Governesses Hua and Zhu at Yuanyang House to make Ai Sixi's time there difficult.
When Cuiying misunderstood, thinking it was merely to teach Ai Sixi manners, Luo Zhusi clarified her true intent: to separate Ai Sixi and Jing Kan, believing that "without this woman, Jing Kan is just nothing." She further instructed Cuiying to tell Liu of the tea plantation to withhold all tea leaves from Jing Kan, ensuring he would fail to make his shop profitable within three months.
Before Ai Sixi left, Jing Kan expressed concern about her going to Yuanyang House and about his own promise regarding the shop, calling it his "dream of fortune, cash cow, and last hope." Ai Sixi reassured him that she would not let him down since he had defended her. She lightheartedly suggested getting paid "20 taels a day" for her time in Yuanyang House, to which Jing Kan generously offered "50 taels."
Ai Sixi, however, dismissed the idea of Yuanyang House being tough, imagining it involved only "serving people drinks or learning some needlework," and expressed relief at having a "quiet life" away from the exhausting atmosphere at home. Jing Kan then gave her a sachet, instructing her to open it only "in an emergency," and advised her to "keep a low profile" and "not brag too much." Meanwhile, Jing Kan arrived at his new Anping Bridge Shop and found Guiwei sleeping.
He woke Guiwei, who confirmed his commitment to helping Jing Kan succeed, acknowledging that Ai Sixi, Guiwei's cousin, had "tried really hard to entrust" Jing Kan to him. Guiwei's initial strategy involved simply opening and cleaning the shop, as selling tea (a consumable item) required a clean environment. He then pointed out that they still lacked the most crucial item: tea leaves. Jing Kan and Guiwei visited the tea plantation, where Guiwei marveled at its size.
Liu of the tea plantation explained the process of storing tea and the steaming technique for tea production, emphasizing the preciousness of tea and the meticulous care required. Jing Kan questioned why the plantation was now producing steamed tea, noting that Jinyu Tea's pan-firing method hadn't improved, and suggested focusing on innovation. Liu countered that the decision was Chief Luo's, driven by difficult business conditions and the need to cater to customers who still preferred steamed tea.
He also cited financial constraints and the extensive resources required for technical breakthroughs, stating that Jing Kan, not being a shop owner, couldn't understand the difficulties. Guiwei intervened, introducing himself as the manager of Anping Bridge Shop and requesting tea. However, Liu refused, citing established rules that required a signed order from Chief Luo to supply tea, especially since the Anping Bridge Shop had been closed for years.
Jing Kan, realizing Liu's uncooperativeness, instructed Guiwei not to argue further and told Liu to inform Chief Luo that "she won't laugh at me." After their unsuccessful visit to the tea plantation, Jing Kan and Guiwei sought out the legendary 'Tea Prince' for tea supplies. While searching, they overheard two children discussing tea culture and the Tea Prince.
Eager for information to help his shop, Jing Kan approached the children, falsely claiming to be a close friend of the Tea Prince. The children, however, shrewdly demanded a hefty sum of ten taels of silver for information on the Tea Prince's whereabouts. Jing Kan paid the children, only to receive vague information about the Tea Prince moving. Back at Yuanyang House, Ai Sixi was tasked with cleaning. Her work was deemed unsatisfactory, and her meal was cancelled.
When she defiantly attacked a governess, biting her arm, she was further punished by being made to grind "30 jin of flour." To heighten her torment, a half-eaten steamed bun was placed tantalizingly out of reach. Suddenly, Wei Shuangxi (No. 132), who recognized Ai Sixi from her former inn, appeared and offered her a steamed bun, revealing she had "an inside track."
Wei Shuangxi critically observed Ai Sixi's "foolhardy" actions and explained that Yuanyang House's name was a homophone for "unjustly accused," signifying that many incarcerated women were indeed wronged. She asked Ai Sixi if she wanted to escape, warning of extreme torture if caught. Ai Sixi, feeling desperate, insisted she was already "terribly tortured" and would never blame Wei Shuangxi, whom she considered a "heaven-sent angel." Wei Shuangxi agreed to help her escape immediately.
Wei Shuangxi led Ai Sixi to a wall, explaining the escape route: "Pass the Sipo Bay and you'll go straight to Sheji Altar. Then you'll reach Jianping Academy," where they would meet if separated. As they prepared to climb, Ai Sixi expressed gratitude to Wei Shuangxi for being such a loyal friend. Wei Shuangxi helped Ai Sixi ascend the wall.
However, once Ai Sixi was on top, Wei Shuangxi released her hold and abruptly yelled for the governesses, reporting Ai Sixi's escape attempt. The governesses swiftly pulled Ai Sixi down and subjected her to a brutal flogging. Ai Sixi initially feigned indifference to the pain, but eventually broke down, crying and begging the governesses to stop, promising not to escape again.
Governess Zhu then informed Wei Shuangxi that she had "made a contribution" and would be released after catching one more runaway. Ai Sixi realized Wei Shuangxi's betrayal, angrily denouncing her for selling her out. A governess recited the rules, stating that insulting and cursing a stranger without repentance would result in a "big demerit," requiring three family members to vouch for release, otherwise she could "never leave this place."
Ai Sixi was then subjected to the "Misfortune-dispelling Liquid," a concoction of "pepper and tears of other women," which was poured into a basin for her injured feet, causing her to scream and plead for mercy.
