Jun Jiu Ling Episode 17 Recap
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Jun Jiuling's resolute refusal to rename her ancestral Jiuling Drugstore infuriated Lu Yunqi, who ordered his men to smash its plaque. Just as they were about to execute the order, Zhu Zan intervened, sparking a confrontation with Lu Yunqi, as the two shared a long-standing animosity. Zhu Zan attempted to prevent the destruction of the plaque, but Lu Yunqi, seizing a moment of distraction, delivered a powerful kick, sending the plaque tumbling.
Seeing the plaque fall, Jun Jiuling instinctively rushed forward to shield it with her body. Zhu Zan swiftly pulled her to safety beneath him, preventing her from being seriously injured. Lu Yunqi mockingly remarked that such a display of courage did not guarantee her wishes would be fulfilled. Recognizing the overwhelming numbers of the Arm Moral Department and that Zhu Zan was outmatched, Jun Jiuling requested a private conversation with Lu Yunqi inside the Jiuling Drugstore.
Within the clinic, Jun Jiuling dismissed her staff and bluntly informed Lu Yunqi that he was afflicted by a "bad omen." She elaborated that the person he held dearest never appeared in his dreams and, in fact, harbored a bone-deep hatred for him. Lu Yunqi scoffed at her words, but when Jun Jiuling presented him with a prescription, the sight of her distinctive handwriting, identical to that of the late Princess Jiuling, left him stunned.
He immediately departed with his men, abandoning his plan to destroy the plaque. Later, when Zhu Zan questioned her about Lu Yunqi's abrupt exit, Jun Jiuling explained that she had simply given him a prescription for his "bad omen," which he had no choice but to consider. Meanwhile, Fang Chengyu received alarming news from the capital: an imperial doctor, fearing the Emperor's wrath over Prince Huai's worsening condition, had discreetly converted all his assets into silver notes, preparing to flee.
Fang Chengyu's investigation revealed that the prince's illness, though not initially severe, had become chronic due to frequent relapses. Jun Jiuling later confided that she had intentionally revealed her handwriting to Lu Yunqi as a calculated risk. It was a desperate gamble to gain access to her brother, Jiurong, whose safety was her utmost concern. Lu Yunqi, comparing Jun Jiuling's handwriting to that of the deceased princess, found them identical, intensifying his suspicion about her true identity.
He later discussed the possibility of soul reincarnation with Jiuli, expressing his desperate wish for Princess Jiuling's return. Jiuli, however, dismissed the notion as impossible, asserting that even if it were true, she would never want her sister to return and suffer again. She stressed that resemblances in eyes, voice, or demeanor did not make someone the same person. Jiurong's condition continued to worsen, and news of his critical state spread throughout the capital.
Imperial doctors diagnosed him with scrofula, widely considered an incurable and fatal disease. Imperial Doctor Jiang, eager to offload the difficult case, recommended Dr. Jun to Emperor Chu Rang, praising her as the successor to the renowned Jun Yingwen. The Emperor was initially outraged at the suggestion of entrusting a royal to a mere female hand-bell doctor. However, Lu Yunqi also sought an audience and proposed a different angle.
He informed the Emperor that Dr. Jun was the granddaughter of the Fang family, the same Jun Zhenzhen who had salvaged their fortunes. Lu Yunqi suggested that if Dr. Jun cured Jiurong, all would be well. But if she failed, the Emperor should execute her entire clan, a move that would appease public sentiment. After deliberation, Emperor Chu Rang agreed. Upon learning of the imperial decree, Zhu Zan immediately sought out Jun Jiuling to apprise her of the perilous terms.
He offered a stark choice: if she cured Jiurong, he would ensure her personal safety; but if she failed, he would protect the Fang family's lives. He urged her to do everything in her power, revealing that Jiurong was not only Princess Jiuling's family but his as well. Deeply moved by Zhu Zan's unwavering support and his sincere declaration, Jun Jiuling embraced him. With renewed determination, she proceeded to Prince Huai's residence.
Elsewhere, Ning Yunzhao, troubled by the rumor that scrofula was incurable, began researching the condition, only to be reprimanded by his uncle for his sentimental preoccupations. At Prince Huai's residence, Jun Jiuling was pained to see Jiurong's frail state. After a thorough examination of his neck, she found it was clean and smooth, devoid of any lumps, confirming that he did not have scrofula. She realized the diagnosis was a fabrication by the imperial doctors to evade responsibility.
To maintain this facade and prevent complications, Jun Jiuling publicly affirmed the diagnosis of scrofula. She then took personal charge of preparing his medicine, meticulously washing, cutting, and decocting the herbs herself, forbidding anyone from entering the kitchen while she worked. When Jiurong struggled to swallow the medicine, she, with the princess's help, gently administered the medication. His recovery now hinged on whether his fever would break that night.
Aware of the turmoil, Fang Chengyu implored his grandmother, Ms. Cao, to send an official family decree to the capital. He explained that this was the only way to deter the volatile Lu Yunqi from further harassing the Jiuling Drugstore, which he had targeted simply "because of the name." Jiurong's fever eventually subsided, a sign he had overcome the most critical phase of his illness.
As Jun Jiuling prepared to decoct more herbs, Lu Yunqi intercepted her, questioning why she handled every step herself. Jun Jiuling retorted that she didn't trust anyone, especially with so many people, including him, waiting for her to fail. She declared that if anything went wrong with Jiurong's treatment due to outside interference, the responsibility would not be hers.
