In the Name of Blossom Episode 14 Recap
> In the Name of Blossom Recap
He Weifang set out on a trip to clear her mind, bringing along a group of companions and a carefully tended cart full of peonies. But on the road, they were ambushed by bandits who smashed the peonies and abducted He Weifang and several of her maids. Meanwhile, Jiang Zhangyang was still investigating the truth behind a case. Using the excuse of delivering birthday congratulations, he took the opportunity to sneak into Minister Zheng’s study.
Though they were very cautious, they still triggered a mechanism, unleashing a barrage of arrows. Jiang Zhangyang dodged nimbly but was still hit by one. Originally, he had planned to retreat quickly under disguise, but just then, He Weifang’s servant arrived with news that she had been captured by bandits, who now demanded a ransom. Rescuing her was the top priority.
Jiang Zhangyang feared the bandits might break their promise and kill the hostages at any moment, so he endured his injury, mounted a horse, and rushed up the mountain. His wound continued to bleed, but he gritted his teeth and didn’t hesitate for a second. When he finally found He Weifang and saw that she was safe, he embraced her with overwhelming emotion, tears of relief falling as he feared he might never see her again.
Seeing Jiang Zhangyang’s lips turn purple and his clothes soaked in blood, dyed completely red, He Weifang was stunned. Qin Liulang said Jiang Zhangyang had ridden without pause, the cold wind cracking the skin on his face. At that moment, He Weifang finally understood the meaning of staying in Chang’an. In truth, returning to one’s roots could happen anywhere—what she had been seeking was a sense of belonging. Wherever Jiang Zhangyang was, that was where she felt most at peace.
She explained that she was now free and that the so-called bandits were actually impoverished peasants driven to desperation by disaster. Jiang Zhangyang was exhausted and dangerously weak from blood loss, so he had to remain in the mountains to recover. He Weifang stayed at his side, never leaving him and caring for him attentively.
When he had regained a bit of strength, she explained that the “bandits” had locked her, Da Fu, and Xiao Chun in a small thatched hut. She had secretly loosened the ropes binding her hands and planned to escape with the other two. But through the window, she saw the so-called bandits boiling wild vegetables to feed starving children. There were also women, elders, and children nearby—all clearly victims of disaster. Some were sick and coughing.
Seeing their ragged clothing, she realized they were refugees. She decided to help, using the silver she had on her to aid the sick and provide some relief. When Jiang Zhangyang’s condition improved, Qin Liulang came to him and admitted his mistake. He confessed that, out of jealousy, he had broken the jade hairpin He Weifang had prepared for Jiang Zhangyang as a token of affection. Jiang Zhangyang finally understood the reason behind the broken hairpin.
He didn’t scold him but was relieved to see Qin Liulang maturing. He recalled how He Weifang had once patiently taught him, hoping he’d one day become someone of worth, and now he truly was growing up. He Weifang sold all the gold and silver she had saved over time and used the money to purchase medicine and food, delivering it to the disaster-stricken areas.
Seeing the refugees finally with food to fill their stomachs, a smile of comfort appeared on her face. She had finally come to understand the meaning of life. In the past, she had thought the life of a merchant was meaningless. But now she realized that meaning is created through action. In this world, there are always people who persist in their beliefs through hardship.
People like Jiang Zhangyang—who, even knowing the road ahead is perilous, still press forward with unwavering resolve. With the situation in the disaster area now stabilized and the epidemic under control, it was time to part ways. He Weifang encouraged the young girls in the disaster area to live their lives with sincerity and effort—so that one day, they too could lead their own lives just as freely as men.
