Gone with the Rain Episode 13 Recap
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Mo Xi found Fengyao looking pale and distraught. Fengyao confided that the Principal had scolded her, accusing her of behaving frivolously and seducing her younger brother, Feng Ming. Fengyao clarified that Feng Ming's persistent harassment had caused gossip among teachers and embarrassed the Principal, leading to the reprimand. Fengyao also mentioned that Feng Ming had repeatedly crossed boundaries, even coming to the teachers' residence and acting indecently.
The Principal had warned that if such incidents recurred, both sisters would be expelled from the academy. Furthermore, the Principal intended to deduct half of Fengyao's wages. Mo Xi was incensed, arguing that Feng Ming was the one harassing Fengyao, and it was outrageous to blame Fengyao and deduct her pay. Mo Xi urged Fengyao to leave the academy, pointing out other job opportunities.
However, Fengyao insisted on staying, hoping that the Principal's admonishment would make Feng Ming more restrained, and citing their debt to Shen Shumo as a reason to remain until she received her first month's salary. Frustrated by Fengyao's stubbornness, Mo Xi angrily called her a "hopeless fool" and walked away. While still fuming, Mo Xi encountered Feng Ming in the academy courtyard. Feng Ming, seeing her anger, tried to placate her, claiming he felt sorry for Fengyao.
He boasted about an upcoming opportunity that would bring glory to his family, promising to formally marry Fengyao, which would leave his sister with no grounds for objection. Mo Xi was about to confront him further when Wu Yin discreetly threw a stone, hitting Mo Xi and distracting her. Feng Ming seized the chance to escape, stating he had other matters to attend to and that men and women should not be too close.
Mo Xi spent the day reflecting on her behavior, regretting that she had scolded Fengyao when her sister was already distressed. Feeling remorseful, Mo Xi bought a steamed bun to reconcile with Fengyao. Upon returning, she found Fengyao diligently copying Buddhist scriptures. Fengyao explained that Miss Lu had found a wealthy man who was willing to pay handsomely for hand-copied scriptures, which would allow Fengyao to earn back her deducted half-month's wages.
Despite Fengyao's optimism, Mo Xi worried about the immense task. Overwhelmed with guilt, Mo Xi tearfully apologized for her harsh words, asking if Fengyao was angry with her. Fengyao reassured her, stating she could never be angry with Mo Xi, as Mo Xi was her only remaining family. The sisters reconciled, and Mo Xi stayed up late, accompanying Fengyao as she continued her copying.
Upon learning about Fengyao's mistreatment and the wage deduction, Shen Shumo became furious and intended to confront the Principal herself. Mo Xi, however, insisted on speaking to the Principal first, assuring Shen Shumo that she would handle it calmly. Mo Xi then stormed into the Principal's private room, angrily accusing her of injustice. She clarified that Fengyao was not her blood sister, but Mo Xi would not tolerate bullying.
She pointed out that Feng Ming was the one harassing Fengyao, and the Principal's accusations were baseless. To emphasize her point, Mo Xi pulled out a pair of scissors, threatening to use them on anyone who dared to shamelessly harass her sister again. She warned that if the Principal continued to deduct their wages, pushing them into a corner, Mo Xi would retaliate violently. Intimidated by Mo Xi’s ferocity, the Principal backed down.
As Mo Xi left the Principal's room, she noticed Wu Yin lurking. Mo Xi confronted Wu Yin, revealing that she knew Wu Yin was a man disguised as a girl, having noticed her Adam's apple previously. Mo Xi warned Wu Yin not to attempt to silence her, stating she had already written down the secret and that if anything happened to her, the note would be found.
Mo Xi then offered Wu Yin a deal: she would keep Wu Yin's secret safe if Wu Yin agreed to beat Feng Ming if he ever dared to bully Fengyao again. Wu Yin agreed to the terms, sealing their pact with a palm strike. Returning to her room, Mo Xi was informed by Fengyao that the Principal had rescinded the wage deduction, claiming it was merely a scare.
Despite this, Fengyao still intended to continue copying scriptures, albeit at a slower pace, to earn extra money and repay their debt to Shen Shumo as soon as possible. Mo Xi expressed hope that Feng Ming would cease his harassment, vowing to severely punish him if he dared to bother Fengyao again. Shortly after, Shen Shumo arrived with shocking news: Feng Ming was dead. The Principal was overcome with grief upon seeing her brother's body.
Authorities quickly arrived to investigate, and the coroner determined that Feng Ming had died approximately four hours prior, around a quarter past the hour of the horse. The Principal, realizing the murderer must still be within the academy, immediately suspected Fengyao and Mo Xi, recalling their recent animosity with Feng Ming.
Fengyao vehemently denied the accusation, arguing that two "weak women" could not kill Feng Ming and that the Principal was slandering them out of spite for Feng Ming's past harassment. However, the Principal retaliated by revealing that Mo Xi had threatened her with scissors and stabbed her desk, which Mo Xi admitted was true. Fengyao tried to defend Mo Xi, explaining her sister's actions were merely a rash attempt to stand up for her, not an act of murder.
Nevertheless, with the sisters as the prime suspects, the officer ordered their arrest for interrogation. Just as they were about to be taken away, Shen Shumo, at Mo Xi's earlier request, arrived with Wu Yin. Wu Yin stepped forward, identifying herself as a student and offering to testify.
She confirmed that Feng Ming had died four hours prior and stated that she was with Fengyao and Mo Xi at that exact time, seeking academic advice on a poem from Fengyao, with Mo Xi also present. Though the officer initially suspected collusion, Wu Yin’s subsequent actions convinced him. The officer then declared Fengyao and Mo Xi innocent, much to the Principal's furious outcry about the lack of justice.
Back in their residence, Mo Xi thanked Shen Shumo for her help. Mo Xi clarified that her reason for asking Wu Yin to testify was because she had indeed chatted with Wu Yin that afternoon, making Wu Yin a legitimate witness for their alibi. As for why the officers seemed to obey Wu Yin, Mo Xi speculated that Wu Yin's identity was far from ordinary, a suspicion confirmed by the day's events. Shen Shumo acknowledged Mo Xi's astute observation.
After Shen Shumo departed, Fengyao confronted Mo Xi about threatening the Principal with scissors. Mo Xi apologized, but Fengyao sternly lectured her, emphasizing that resorting to violence, even when provoked, was wrong and could endanger them, especially after their recent close call with a murder accusation. Mo Xi admitted her mistake, and Fengyao, seeing her remorse, let the matter drop. Later that night, Chen Wende secretly infiltrated the academy's Pavilion of Books, searching for the Empress Dowager's treasured scroll.
He unexpectedly encountered Wu Yin, also clad in black and searching for something. The two engaged in a brief skirmish, but Wu Yin, outmatched by Chen Wende's superior skills, managed to escape. Chen Wende surmised that Wu Yin, too, was after the scroll, highlighting the suspicious nature of its contents. Later that night, Mo Xi encountered Wu Yin, who appeared injured and was coughing.
Misunderstanding Wu Yin's identity as a high-ranking official due to the earlier court incident, Mo Xi offered him medicinal herbs for his cough and thanked him for his testimony. Wu Yin, however, remained cryptic about his activities and identity, eventually leaving without fully answering Mo Xi's questions, which Mo Xi found strange.
The next day, Shen Shumo informed the sisters that the Principal had suddenly taken leave to recuperate in the countryside, leaving Shen Shumo as the temporary head of the academy. Shen Shumo added that the influential Zhao family, not fully trusting her, had sent a new archery teacher to assist her.
She warned Fengyao and Mo Xi that this new teacher likely had a significant connection to the Zhao family and advised them to avoid offending or getting too close to him. During the first archery class, Mo Xi was startled to discover that the new teacher, who introduced himself as Wen Dong, was actually Chen Wende. Chen Wende, in turn, expressed surprise at seeing Mo Xi there. He demonstrated his skill by shooting an arrow dangerously close to Mo Xi.
Later, Chen Wende privately approached Mo Xi, asking why she and Fengyao had come to Qingzhou. Mo Xi recounted the recent misfortunes that had befallen the Bai family, which led to Fengyao taking a teaching position at the academy, with Mo Xi accompanying her. Chen Wende speculated that someone, perhaps Wu Lang, was retaliating against them.
He then revealed that he had his own important mission in Qingzhou, emphasizing that Mo Xi was the only one there who knew his true identity. Mo Xi vehemently swore not to reveal his secret. However, Chen Wende warned her that if even the slightest hint of his identity was leaked, he would ensure both Mo Xi and Fengyao vanished from the Qingzhou School for Women.
Mo Xi, troubled by Chen Wende's presence and threats, internally questioned why a general like him was infiltrating the academy under disguise and what secrets the school might hold. She tried to convince Fengyao to leave Qingzhou, but Fengyao was reluctant, citing the difficulty of securing a new job and their outstanding debt to Shen Shumo. Fengyao believed their troubles were over with the Principal gone and Wu Yin's testimony.
Mo Xi, still wary, warned Fengyao to keep her distance from Teacher Wen, despite Fengyao's more favorable impression of him. Mo Xi insisted that Chen Wende didn't seem like a good person and urged Fengyao to remember Feng Ming's fate as a cautionary tale. Fengyao promised to be more careful.
