Gone with the Rain Episode 35 Recap
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Wan Jiagui anxiously arrived to identify a female corpse, fearful it might be Mo Xi. Fengyao also rushed to the scene. Faced with the severely burned and disfigured body, Fengyao was overcome with grief. Wan Jiagui, equally heartbroken, collapsed. Wu Yin was distraught upon hearing of Mo Xi's presumed death. A subordinate presented a sock found with the body, explaining that Miss Mo Xi had been embroidering it with a lotus design, suggesting it was her unique needlework.
Meanwhile, Mo Xi, who had managed to crawl out from under Chen Wende's body, recalled Chen Wende's past intentions to expose the conspiracy between Marquis Mingde, Zhong Yuqi, and Wu Lang, who colluded with the governor to cause chaos. With Chen Wende's army defeated, she knew she could not die. Shortly after, Xiao Wu returned to find Mo Xi. He was devastated to learn of Chen Wende's death and blamed himself for following orders to leave.
He offered Mo Xi money and jewelry belonging to Chen Wende, urging her to come with him. Mo Xi firmly refused, declaring that from then on, she would not follow any man, but invited Xiao Wu to join her instead in Jingzhou City. Xiao Wu readily agreed. Before leaving, Xiao Wu intended to bury Chen Wende, but a sudden mudslide forced them to flee, leaving Chen Wende's body buried beneath the falling rocks.
One year later, in Jingzhou City, Fengyao waited outside for Wan Jiagui to return from work. Upon his arrival, they, along with his parents, prepared to attend the Lantern Festival. While in her carriage, Fengyao caught a glimpse of a woman in a passing carriage who bore a striking resemblance to Mo Xi. Wan Jiagui, hearing her exclamation, immediately gave chase but was ultimately disappointed when he failed to find anyone.
Concurrently, Mo Xi, now known as Miss Tang of Baoqing Jewelry, arrived late to Jingzhou City's imperial jewelry selection for the Inner Court. She apologized for the delay, attributing it to heavy traffic from the Lantern Festival. When challenged for her lateness and obscure background, she stated her name was Tang and that her husband had passed away early, asking to be addressed as Miss Tang.
Despite her tardiness and the initial skepticism of the officials, Baoqing Jewelry's exquisite pieces, crafted using a long-lost technique by talented, albeit disabled, craftsmen she had taken in, greatly impressed the judges. The officials were delighted, believing the jewelry would please the palace's concubines and princesses. Mo Xi, as Miss Tang, successfully reopened Baoqing Jewelry in Jingzhou City. Meanwhile, Fengyao accidentally pricked her finger while embroidering.
Wan Jiagui noticed and quickly instructed a servant to bring medicinal ointment, which he then personally applied to her wound. His parents observed the growing distance between their son and daughter-in-law. Wan Jiagui’s mother chastised him, believing he was mistreating Fengyao. She insisted he take Fengyao out for some enjoyment instead of letting her stay home all day. Wan Jiagui then suggested they celebrate Fengyao's birthday the following night at Feiyue Pavilion, known for its excellent Jiangnan cuisine.
Later, Wan Jiagui reflected internally that he was not intentionally cold to Fengyao, but he couldn't bring himself to be a true husband to her while Mo Xi remained first in his heart. Baoqing Jewelry's sudden emergence in Jingzhou City immediately drew the ire of the Jewelry Traders Association, whose leader refused to grant them a shop plaque and forbade others from making one.
Undeterred, Mo Xi had Xiao Wu display a piece of calligraphy granted by Earl Changping, Luo Yan, prominently outside the shop. Shortly after, messengers from Earl Jingshou, Jiang Huan, arrived with lavish return gifts. This public display of favor from two influential earls sparked immense curiosity among the townspeople, leading to a surge in Baoqing Jewelry's business.
Xiao Wu recounted that Earl Luo was impressed by the jewelry, but Earl Jiang was only won over after seeing a scroll painting of Mo Xi herself, whose beauty, Mo Xi claimed, captivated him. Mo Xi explained to Xiao Wu that after their perilous escape, they encountered the heir of the original Baoqing Jewelry, who was selling his waist token to fund his mother's medical treatment. Mo Xi bought the token for three gold bars.
They then coincidentally found skilled craftsmen who had escaped from Qingzhou's foundry. By adopting new appearances and identities, they successfully re-established Baoqing Jewelry in Jingzhou City. She emphasized that she was no longer Bai Moxi, but Miss Tang. Xiao Wu, along with his loyal brothers, vowed to follow her, declaring that following her was like following the general. Mo Xi remarked that Chen Wende was a man of deep emotions and loyalty, not easily forgotten.
She observed that the corrupt officials and powerful figures in Jingzhou City had quickly returned to their prosperous ways, having long forgotten Chen Wende. She declared their return to Jingzhou City was to avenge Chen Wende and his fallen soldiers, and to seek justice against Zhong Yuqi and Wu Lang. Her ultimate goal was to ensure that all of Jing State would recognize Chen Wende not as a traitor, but as a truly loyal minister.
Mo Xi outlined her plan to host a banquet for the eight directors of the Jewelry Traders Association at Feiyue Pavilion. She intended to meet the two earls beforehand to thank them, thereby leveraging their influence to pressure the directors. More importantly, she aimed to establish her fame throughout Jingzhou City as Tang Moxi, a beautiful and wealthy widow in search of a suitable husband. Her ultimate objective, she revealed to Xiao Wu, was to approach Wu Lang.
She assured Xiao Wu that she would keep him informed of any developments. The following night at the banquet, one of the directors candidly told Miss Tang that establishing her business in Jingzhou City would be difficult due to her outsider status and the limited number of palace-approved jewelers. He metaphorically explained that her success would diminish their own, leading to fierce competition.
Mo Xi feigned an innocent, slightly scared demeanor, claiming she was merely a weak woman who was only joking. She then excused herself to welcome her guests. As Mo Xi descended the stairs to greet Earl Luo and Earl Jiang, Fengyao arrived at Feiyue Pavilion. Catching sight of Mo Xi, she called out her name and attempted to follow her upstairs, but a waiter blocked her path. From the second floor, Mo Xi also saw Fengyao and Wan Jiagui.
Wan Jiagui questioned Fengyao about calling Mo Xi's name. Later, at their table, Fengyao mused that she thought she saw Mo Xi again. Wan Jiagui gently reminded her that Mo Xi was dead, and they had handled her funeral arrangements. Fengyao conceded she must have been mistaken again.
He then reflected internally that he was not intentionally being cold to Fengyao, but he couldn't bring himself to be a true husband to her while Mo Xi remained first in his heart. He confessed that Moxi's death was a result of his own burden, believing her intelligence would have allowed her to escape if not for him, and that he failed to stop Wu Yin and watched Mo Xi perish in the flames.
