Gone with the Rain Episode 19 Recap
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Wu Yin, consumed by jealousy, orders his subordinates to closely monitor Mo Xi and Wan Jiagui. His subordinate, concerned by Wu Yin's increasing disregard for his official duties in Qingzhou and his lingering in the city, resolves to report his behavior to Prime Minister Wu Lang. Upon learning that Wu Yin is staying in Qingzhou for a woman connected to Wan Jiagui, Wu Lang is furious.
However, Mingde Hou, observing the situation, suggests that Wu Yin’s romantic attachment might be exploited. He reminds Wu Lang that the Longxiang Army stationed in Qingzhou is not entirely under their control and proposes that by indulging Wu Yin's pursuit, they could indirectly gain influence over the army and, consequently, the iron mine. Mo Xi, aiming to cheer up Fengyao, treats her to a meal at the most esteemed restaurant in Qingzhou.
Fengyao, aware of their strained finances, questions how Mo Xi can afford such extravagance. Mo Xi vaguely attributes it to a friend's generosity. To Fengyao’s surprise, Wu Yin then appears, and Fengyao mistakenly assumes he is the friend Mo Xi alluded to.
Wu Yin pulls Mo Xi aside, revealing that he returned to Qingzhou not just because of Wan Jiagui's presence but also under Prime Minister Wu Lang’s direct orders to assess the progress of Fengyao and Wan Jiagui’s arranged marriage. He chillingly informs Mo Xi that if Wan Jiagui reneges on the marriage, the Wu family, setting aside past grievances, is prepared to marry Fengyao to one of their own.
Despite Mo Xi’s furious accusations, Wu Yin claims he is merely executing Wu Lang's unwavering demands and states he is powerless in these matters. Fengyao, after learning Wu Yin is Prime Minister Wu Lang’s nephew, becomes enraged. She mistakenly believes Mo Xi harbors feelings for a member of the despised Wu family and storms off, refusing to hear Mo Xi's explanations. Later, Wan Jiagui finds a distraught Mo Xi and learns of Fengyao's misunderstanding.
Mo Xi reveals Wu Yin's threats: by law, due to the initial betrothal gifts, the Wu family can legally compel Fengyao to marry their "mentally challenged" son if Wan Jiagui does not proceed with the marriage. Wan Jiagui, indignant at the Wu family's audacity and believing them to be too overbearing, vows to seek General Chu's intervention. Wan Jiagui's parents arrive in Qingzhou, overjoyed to be reunited with their son.
His mother, still shaken by Wan Jiagui’s previous presumed death, passionately urges him to formalize his marriage to Fengyao and start a family immediately, eager for grandchildren. She is happy that their "daughter-in-law" Fengyao is also teaching in the city. Wan Jiagui attempts to clarify the past family difficulties that led to the initial delay, acknowledging they had wronged Fengyao by not marrying her due to fears of creditors. However, his mother remains insistent on the marriage.
Mo Xi, witnessing the parental pressure, struggles with her own desire for Wan Jiagui to declare his true feelings for her, but an inner voice warns her against impulsive actions that could upset his parents and further complicate the situation, urging her to give Wan Jiagui time to resolve it. Wan Jiagui dispatches a servant to the Qingzhou School for Women, extending an invitation for Fengyao to visit his residence.
Fengyao, feeling a mixture of anxiety and excitement about meeting her nominal husband, seeks Mo Xi's help in choosing an appropriate outfit. She confides in Mo Xi that Wan Jiagui is indeed alive but expresses unease about his formal, rather than intimate, demeanor during their brief encounter. Unexpectedly, Wan Jiagui's servant announces that his parents, having heard Mo Xi is also at the school, wish for her to accompany Fengyao.
The two sisters then depart for the Wan Mansion, drawing admiring glances from other teachers who note their enhanced beauty when dressed up. At the Wan Mansion, Wan Jiagui finally reveals to Fengyao that it was Mo Xi who secretly contacted his parents, thereby mobilizing the Longxiang Army and ultimately securing Fengyao's safety. Fengyao is deeply moved, expressing profound gratitude and affirming Mo Xi as her dearest sister. Despite this heartwarming moment, Mo Xi feels a pang of jealousy.
Later, Wan Jiagui, intending to reveal the truth about their fabricated engagement, discusses it with Mo Xi. Mo Xi vehemently objects, fearing the emotional toll such a revelation would take on Fengyao, who has long harbored feelings for Wan Jiagui. However, Wan Jiagui argues that continued deception would cause more pain, and he reiterates the pressing threat of the Wu family forcing Fengyao to marry their mentally challenged son if his engagement is dissolved.
To counter this, he proposes an unconventional, temporary solution: Fengyao could join Taoism as an honorable priestess, a status that would protect her from forced marriage without requiring severe renunciations. Mo Xi, however, dismisses this idea as absurd. As Wan Jiagui prepares to reveal the truth during dinner, an unexpected imperial edict arrives, commanding his marriage to Fengyao.
The messenger explains that Prime Minister Wu Lang himself proposed this marriage to the Emperor, praising Wan Jiagui's military service and strategically cementing the union to prevent any retraction. The Emperor, believing Wu Lang was fostering unity with the Longxiang Army, was pleased and saw Wu Lang as looking at the bigger picture since he did not mention Fengyao marrying his mentally challenged son.
Enraged by this turn of events, Mo Xi confronts Wu Yin, accusing him of orchestrating the decree. Wu Yin coolly confirms the Wu family's calculated involvement, noting that Wan Jiagui is clearly Mo Xi's emotional Achilles' heel. He warns her that defying Prime Minister Wu Lang is a perilous path, as the Wu family tolerates no opposition.
During another visit to the Wan family, Wan Jiagui's parents joyously celebrate the imperial marriage, showering Fengyao with praises for bringing good fortune to their family and being a lucky charm. Mo Xi, feeling increasingly isolated and wronged, struggles to maintain composure. Concerned about the recent incidents at the School for Women, Wan's mother suggests both sisters move into their temporary residence.
She then privately urges Mo Xi to convince Fengyao to accept the offer, hoping for a more lively household. Later, Wan Jiagui finds a dejected Mo Xi at the school and reiterates the invitation for both sisters to move in, citing safety concerns and his desire to care for them.
He reassures Mo Xi of his genuine affection, reminding her that he only remembers "the little mean girl and little liar" he first encountered after his coma, an endearing reference to her. Acknowledging the difficulty of immediately annulling an imperial decree and his military duties, Wan Jiagui promises to find a comprehensive solution to satisfy all, imploring Mo Xi to trust him once more.
However, Mo Xi, tormented by a vivid dream of Wan Jiagui and his family facing execution for defying the Emperor on her behalf, makes a painful sacrifice. Convinced she brings misfortune, she agrees to persuade Fengyao to move in and resolve the situation without further jeopardizing Wan Jiagui, asking him not to follow her.
