In the Name of Blossom Episode 21 Recap
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Liu Chang managed to catch He Weifang again. He Weifang tried to get rid of Liu Chang’s guards, intending to fight to the death with him. She had already stabbed Liu Chang with the hairpin in her hand, but her strength was not enough. Liu Chang pinned her to the ground, and she was about to be taken away by him when Xiao Xuexi arrived.
Xiao Xuexi, the beloved daughter of the Xiao family, also brought guards and warned Liu Chang not to be reckless. Liu Chang, without any official position to back him, could only watch helplessly as Xiao Xuexi took He Weifang away. He Weifang was confused about how Xuexi knew where she was hiding, and Xiao Xuexi told her that Chuan Yu had not died.
After learning that Jiang Zhangyang had been attacked, Chuan Yu had secretly been protecting He Weifang and had sent her the message, which allowed her to arrive in time. Chuan Yu and He Weifang’s old friends had all returned. Xiao Xuexi suggested that He Weifang come with her, but He Weifang refused, unwilling to give up before avenging Jiang Zhangyang. She thanked Xiao Xuexi and went alone to find Jiang Zhangyang’s aunt.
Jiang Zhangyang’s aunt, the last remaining family member, was deeply pained when she heard about her nephew’s fate. He Weifang borrowed some gold and silver from her, explaining that she intended to avenge Jiang Zhangyang. Jiang Zhangyang’s aunt was concerned that He Weifang might not be able to defeat Prince Ning and urged her to let go of her hatred.
However, He Weifang’s determination to avenge Jiang Zhangyang and bring down the corrupt officials was her only driving force for living. In the end, the aunt agreed to help if necessary. After bidding farewell to Jiang Zhangyang’s aunt, He Weifang set off for the south, preparing to procure military supplies for the Hedong army. The journey was dangerous, so He Weifang asked Xiao Chun and Da Fu if they would accompany her.
Both insisted on staying with her, and Chuan Yu also came along. These were He Weifang’s trusted friends, and they were all happy to reunite. During the journey by boat, He Weifang suffered from seasickness and constantly vomited. Fortunately, Da Fu was by her side, bringing her medicine to relieve the seasickness. After arriving in the south, He Weifang went into hiding and began distributing porridge to the victims of the disaster.
She also provided the local people with drawings of various herbs that were abundant in the area, allowing them to exchange these herbs for silver in the future. This act was well-received by the people, and He Weifang then sold the herbs she collected at a high price, using the money to continue providing food for the victims. He Weifang’s place of residence was frequently troubled by border bandits.
She heard that these bandits, due to a lack of land to cultivate and a means of livelihood, often resorted to robbery and looting. They would attack when the local officials were negligent, and so they had plenty of weapons and horses. He Weifang thought carefully and decided that if she could win their trust, these brave and skilled bandits could be of use to her.
She negotiated with the bandit leader, offering them a deal to help transport goods, whether by water or land, and promising fair compensation. In addition, she would provide medical treatment for their wives and children at her apothecary, ensuring they no longer had to live in fear. After a few days, the bandits returned with their sheep and horses, and the border was no longer plagued by their raids.
The people were grateful to He Weifang, and when she left, they spontaneously brought poultry and eggs to send her off. He Weifang was deeply moved by the support of the people. He Weifang’s business continued to grow, and she used the silver she earned to buy gold ingots and send them to the front lines to support the soldiers and strengthen the army.
On the anniversary of Jiang Zhangyang’s death, He Weifang secretly visited his grave, burned a lot of paper money, and released many river lanterns. In the quiet of the night, as she remembered Jiang Zhangyang, tears filled her eyes. Sometimes, she would feel as though Jiang Zhangyang had come to her side, urging her to let go, but He Weifang could never forget the deep bond they shared.
When He Weifang arrived in Zhang County, she heard rumors about a rogue in the area who often made things difficult for merchants passing through. Sure enough, she was summoned by this rogue as soon as she arrived and was asked to pay a “toll fee.” He Weifang, having gathered plenty of evidence, casually revealed just a small part of it, which made the rogue tremble with fear. After being released, He Weifang handed over the evidence she had collected to the county magistrate, believing that the rogue would soon face punishment.
