In the Name of Blossom Episode 6 Recap
> In the Name of Blossom Recap
As the fire raged, Li Youzhen ordered her guards to surround He Weifang's shop, preventing anyone from entering or leaving. Liu Chang, desperate to reach He Weifang, found his path blocked by Li Youzhen. Hearing the intensifying screams from inside, Liu Chang became frantic. He gripped Li Youzhen by the neck, forcing her to order the doors opened. Struggling to breathe, Li Youzhen reluctantly complied.
Even as Liu Chang and others began bringing water to fight the flames, the fire grew, making it impossible to get close. Jiang Zhangyang soon arrived with reinforcements. He Weifang had managed to escape the inferno, but seeing others still trapped, she wet her clothing and bravely re-entered the burning building. Inside, the Zuixiang Tower collapsed, trapping people. Jiang Zhangyang frantically searched for He Weifang. His elder sister, Sui Zhi, was pinned by a fallen beam.
Aware of the danger, she urged Jiang Zhangyang to save the Crown Prince, who was also trapped, stressing the critical importance of ensuring his safety first and assuring him she would wait. In that critical moment, Jiang Zhangyang carried the Crown Prince out. Returning for his sister, he nearly suffocated. Fortunately, He Weifang found him, roused him, and together they managed to rescue Sui Zhi. He Weifang collapsed upon reaching safety after the rescue.
Upon waking, she immediately went to the Fragrance Garden. The once vibrant garden was now a scene of devastation. Surveying the ruins, she anxiously asked if her beloved flowers in the greenhouse had survived. Chun smiled and led her to see them. After ensuring people were safe, Jiang Zhangyang had rushed back to rescue the peonies. A few pots of vibrant flowers remained amidst the wreckage, offering He Weifang a much-needed glimmer of hope.
Jiang Zhangyang came to visit when he heard He Weifang had woken up. Seeing his hands burned and his throat hoarse from smoke, He Weifang felt a pang of sorrow, recalling her fear when she saw him collapse in the fire. She was deeply relieved that he was safe. Though their outward expressions were reserved, both understood the growing significance of the other in their hearts.
Meanwhile, at Li Youzhen's residence, she was in a frenzy, smashing everything in anger that He Weifang had survived. Liu Chang stood by coldly, even assisting in breaking the last vase. He was chilled by her ruthlessness, knowing that without his intervention, no one from the Fragrance Garden might have escaped. Impatient, Li Youzhen raised her hand to strike Liu Chang, but he caught her wrist.
He confronted her, asking if she planned to repeat her past actions, hinting she might treat him as she had her former husband, Wu Ping Zhi, by killing and cremating him. Li Youzhen was startled he knew her secret. She feigned tears and vulnerability, professing deep affection for him and pleading with him not to be cold. She threatened to make He Weifang suffer if he continued to distance himself.
Aware of Li Youzhen's capacity for cruelty, Liu Chang compromised, agreeing to return to her chambers in exchange for her promise not to harm He Weifang. With the Fragrance Garden destroyed, He Weifang and her staff began procuring new goods and fixtures to prepare for reopening. During a procurement trip, He Weifang found a hairpin she thought would be perfect for Jiang Zhangyang. She purchased it immediately and asked Fu to deliver it.
However, Fu was unexpectedly called away and asked Qin Liulang to take it instead. Qin Liulang, who harbored envy towards Jiang Zhangyang's closeness with He Weifang, saw this as an opportunity. While promising to deliver it, he secretly broke the hairpin before placing it in the wooden box. Jiang Zhangyang was initially pleased to hear He Weifang had sent him a gift. His expression changed upon seeing the broken hairpin.
He misinterpreted it as a clear signal of rejection, believing she did not wish for their relationship to deepen. Respecting what he perceived as her decision, Jiang Zhangyang began to maintain distance in their interactions. Unaware of Qin Liulang's deceit, He Weifang believed Jiang Zhangyang was deliberately avoiding her, and a misunderstanding began to grow between them. Investigators examined the fire site and found traces of kerosene, confirming arson.
They noted the authorities' clear inaction and unwillingness to investigate properly, instead attempting to blame the fire on carelessness. He Weifang determined they must conduct their own investigation. A unique aspect of the burn marks, particularly the cracking patterns, suggested combustion explosions caused by the kerosene. She tasked her staff with finding the source of the oil. Most of the flowers Jiang Zhangyang had saved were recovering well.
He Weifang discovered a severely burned peony, previously thought dead, was sprouting new growth. Recognizing its extraordinary resilience, she decided to name the new variety Jiaogu Chiyu, a name signifying growth from scorched earth and the ability to bloom fiercely. Xiao Xuexi visited He Weifang, expressing relief about her recovery and offering support. She revealed her birthday was approaching and asked He Weifang to host a banquet at the Fragrance Garden to help provide financial assistance for the repairs.
He Weifang gratefully accepted, noting the substantial fee Xue Xi offered would significantly aid their renovation efforts. She showed Xue Xi the newly sprouted Jiaogu Chiyu, describing its ability to bloom crimson like the sun in the following spring. She mentioned sending Jiang Zhangyang a gift and wondered if he had understood her intentions. Xue Xi admitted she knew He Weifang's marriage was fake and offered her discretion, advising her to be direct with Jiang Zhangyang.
He Weifang believed Jiang Zhangyang was wise and would surely understand her message conveyed through the gift. Later, He Weifang's staff informed her that Jiang Zhangyang was still wearing an old hairpin gifted by Lady Xiao years ago. Upon hearing this, He Weifang realized she had misunderstood the situation. As preparations for Xiao Xuexi's banquet began, He Weifang and her staff worked diligently.
Fu questioned the extravagance of using expensive flowers to cover the ground, but He Weifang insisted they must fulfill the client's requirements precisely, stating they should not complain when they had accepted the order and payment. Liu Chang brought refreshments and noted the extensive floral setup. He revealed he had learned from his contacts that the elaborate preparations were indeed for Xiao Xuexi to confess her feelings to Jiang Zhangyang.
Officials from the Imperial Workshop arrived, discussing plans to renovate Jiang Zhangyang's mansion. They mentioned demolishing two dilapidated houses next to the garden, which were in fact He Weifang's residence, to build a water pavilion for Lady Xiao's enjoyment.
