In the Name of Blossom Episode 17 Recap
> In the Name of Blossom Recap
Jiang Zhangyang went to the mountain stream where the family of Chancellor Lu had been killed. Back then, he and Chancellor Lu had shared the same wish—to save the country from disaster. He never imagined that Prince Ning would be so ruthless. Not only did he murder Chancellor Lu, but he also had Lu’s entire family—wives, children, elders—all thrown into the ravine in the dead of night, slaughtered without mercy.
The cost of this was so devastating that Jiang Zhangyang regretted it to this day. He also deeply feared that his future actions would drag He Weifang down with him, which made him even more cautious about keeping his distance. He Weifang received a message from Jiang Zhangyang saying they would no longer have any ties going forward. She understood what he was thinking. She was not someone who cowered in the face of danger.
Seeing the man she loved in peril, she naturally wanted to help. She went back to Jiang Zhangyang’s residence and discovered red pottery clay on his boots—a kind of soil only found in the western outskirts. Disguised as a beggar, He Weifang followed the clue and made her way there. Jiang Zhangyang’s men spotted a suspicious figure and immediately apprehended them. They reported to Jiang Zhangyang, thinking the person might be one of Prince Ning’s spies.
But when Jiang Zhangyang removed the figure’s hat, he was stunned to find it was He Weifang! After her long search, she had finally found Jiang Zhangyang. When she entered his military tent, she saw many farewell letters left by soldiers before battle. It was clear that these men were either death warriors or prepared to give up everything, even their lives, for the country. In such circumstances, personal love seemed trivial.
He Weifang found the answer she was looking for and, smiling, told Jiang Zhangyang that she would sign the letter of release herself, so he could pursue his mission without worry. As she was about to leave, He Weifang saw the hairpin inserted among Jiang Zhangyang’s documents. This jade hairpin had originally been a gift from her. Jiang Zhangyang had claimed to have thrown it away, but in truth, he had long since had it soldered back together with gold.
It was clear he still had feelings for her. He Weifang gave a bitter smile, took the hairpin, and broke it again. When Qin Liulang had originally given the hairpin to Jiang Zhangyang, it was already broken. Perhaps from that moment, it had foretold that their relationship would end in vain. Since Jiang Zhangyang was set on doing something big, He Weifang decided to give him her full support.
She planned to expand Fang Garden to the south, publicly announcing her departure for Jiangnan to do business. News quickly spread that she intended to open branches of Fang Garden across the entire country. During the day, He Weifang led her staff in hosting banquets aboard their boat while also selling goods—a lively and festive scene. One of Jiang Zhangyang’s men secretly informed He Weifang that if she didn’t say goodbye tonight, she might never get another chance.
Unable to resist his longing, Jiang Zhangyang came to see her aboard the flower boat under the cover of night. Bathed in moonlight, He Weifang stood alone by the deck, drinking to drown her sorrows. When Jiang Zhangyang saw her wine flask slip from her hand and almost fall into the water, he rushed forward and wrapped his arms around her waist, catching her steadily in his embrace. The two met again. Jiang Zhangyang could no longer restrain his yearning.
Their eyes met, each seeing the overwhelming passion in the other, and they embraced and kissed. That night, they gave in to their love. After years of running the marathon of romance and enduring so much meddling and separation, they were finally together. The imperial spring exam was approaching. This year’s round was hard-won by Jiang Zhangyang to provide poor students a chance to advance through the official path. Meanwhile, the elite and powerful couldn’t wait to secure positions for their spoiled sons through connections and backdoors. They all turned to Prince Ning for help.
