Prodigy Healer Episode 15 Recap
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Qiao Zheng Kun confronted Shangguan Qing, demanding to know where he had hidden the sacred fruit. He accused Shangguan Qing of betraying their long-standing friendship by taking the fruit for himself, especially after Qiao Zheng Kun had been the one to reveal its secret. He reminded Shangguan Qing that they had agreed to share it equally among the three of them.
Shangguan Qing adamantly denied having the fruit, daring Qiao Zheng Kun to bring forward anyone who claimed to have seen him with it. He then tried to appeal to their twenty years as sworn brothers, suggesting that his actions were for Qiao Zheng Kun's benefit, and even challenged him to shoot him if he didn't believe him.
Qiao Zheng Kun, still unconvinced, lowered his gun and warned Shangguan Qing not to lie to him, stating that he didn't have much time left and his only wish was to secure his son Qiao Zhen Tian's safety, preventing him from suffering the same fate. Shangguan Qing, in turn, reassured him, affirming their brotherhood and promising to protect the Qiao family. Meanwhile, Shangguan Wenxuan returned, now sporting gold-rimmed glasses and an air of importance.
Song Ziqing sought him out, expressing her desire to establish a newspaper company and acquire several pharmaceutical factories, for which she needed his official approval. She promised he would be well compensated for his assistance. Flattered by her charm, Shangguan Wenxuan readily agreed to help her. Later, during an intimate moment, Song Ziqing mentioned her ongoing trade dispute with Ye Yunshang and again asked for his help.
After their encounter, she performed some kind of magic, adding an unknown substance to his wine. Back at the Ye family residence, Old Huang, the steward, frantically informed Ye Yunshang that all their usual medicine suppliers, both local and external, had suddenly ceased selling to them. Word had spread throughout Yunhai City that a single entity had bought all available medicinal supplies, leaving all hospitals and clinics without stock. Just then, the sound of firecrackers erupted outside.
Upon investigation, they discovered the grand opening of Crand Trading Company, which had indeed purchased all the city's medicinal herbs at exorbitant prices. Ye Yunshang soon realized that Song Ziqing was behind the new company and was rumored to have Japanese backing. Despite Old Huang’s warnings about the Japanese influence, Ye Yunshang declared that this was Chinese land and they would not be defeated. Determined to address the crisis, Ye Yunshang headed to the town hall.
There, she uncovered that Shangguan Wenxuan had granted Crand Trading Company the approval to operate the pharmaceutical business. She confronted him, accusing him of allowing the company to monopolize medicine with inflated prices, leaving citizens without treatment. Shangguan Wenxuan dismissed her concerns as normal commercial competition. When Ye Yunshang pressed him about helping Song Ziqing, a collaborator with the Japanese, he shamelessly retorted that Song Ziqing was his woman, and he would naturally help her.
Chu Tianyao, who was also present, congratulated him, but Shangguan Wenxuan reacted defensively, questioning if she thought he couldn't find a woman. Enraged by his brazenness, Ye Yunshang condemned him for abusing his authority for personal gain, calling him shameless, and stormed out. Outside the town hall, Ye Yunshang worried about Chu Tianyao's reaction to Shangguan Wenxuan's infidelity.
However, Chu Tianyao calmly stated that she had always viewed Shangguan Wenxuan as a brother and that her heart belonged to Mu Xingchen. As they walked, two thugs approached, demanding money and attempting to assault them. Ye Yunshang threw a cabbage, then remembered her heightened martial arts skills from consuming the holy fruit. She swiftly fought off the thugs, sending them fleeing. This incident solidified her belief that a strong, decisive approach was necessary to deal with Song Ziqing.
Upon returning home, Ye Yunshang discussed her plans with her father, requesting one hundred thousand silver coins to combat Crand Trading Company's monopoly. Her father, initially hesitant about the large sum, agreed after Ye Yunshang explained the Japanese backing and the potential for a complete trade monopoly in Yunhai City. He agreed to support her as the President of the Chamber of Commerce, but insisted on knowing Mu Xingchen's true identity before providing the funds.
Ye Yunshang initially tried to brush it off, claiming Mu Xingchen was just a vet. Her father pressed further, revealing his own recent encounter with plant-controlling individuals in the fog forest, including "Kong Chan," whom he knew to be Mu Xingchen's teacher. Faced with the threat of losing his support, Ye Yunshang confessed that Shangguan Qing had tricked them into going to the Shenmu tribe, and Mu Xingchen had returned to help but was then prevented from leaving.
She explained that Shangguan Qing sought the sacred fruit to revive his deceased wife. She implored her father to keep this information strictly confidential, fearing Shangguan Qing's revenge if he found out. Her father, in turn, warned her to be careful, as her close relationship with Mu Xingchen might already have drawn Shangguan Qing's attention. Unbeknownst to them, Ye Yuan Zhi, hiding nearby, overheard their entire conversation.
Later, his mother, Ye Erniang, caught him trying to sneak away and interrogated him, eventually coaxing him into revealing what he had heard, even though he initially resisted, fearing trouble. Meanwhile, at the Shenmu tribe, the Chief convened a meeting to address Mu Xingchen's unauthorized journey to the outside world. While acknowledging Mu Xingchen as his son, the Chief stated that he could not overlook the violation of tribal rules and sought counsel on his punishment.
A tribal member spoke in Mu Xingchen's defense, highlighting his success in saving the sacred tree and healing many tribe members, suggesting that a severe punishment would be unjust. The Chief, taking this into account, decided to punish Mu Xingchen by making him copy the tribal rules one thousand times. Next, the issue of Shihu impersonating the young master was raised.
Mu Xingchen immediately tried to take responsibility, claiming he forced Shihu to do it, but Shihu stepped forward, accepting full guilt and offering to be punished. The Chief, however, deemed Shihu, as a guard, to be doubly guilty for knowingly violating the rules. His sentence was to work as a laborer in the lumberyard, with no possibility of early release without the Chief's personal command.
Finally, Yue Kun, Yue Ying's father, brought up the long-arranged marriage between Mu Xingchen and Yue Ying. The Chief initially hesitated, citing the sacred tree's unresolved condition, but was reminded that the marriage had been set for a long time. He then instructed Yue Kun to select an auspicious date for the wedding to proceed. Back in Yunhai City, Ye Yunshang was restless, her mind preoccupied with the impending confrontation with Song Ziqing.
She called out to Meijiao, her spirit, seeking companionship. Meijiao playfully accused Ye Yunshang of betraying Mu Xingchen for money. Ye Yunshang refuted the accusation, clarifying that her father already knew about the Shenmu tribe and she had only confided in him to warn him about Shangguan Qing. She expressed her longing for Mu Xingchen, wishing he were there to help her through this difficult time.
Meijiao then probed, asking if Ye Yunshang liked Mu Xingchen and what qualities she admired in him. Ye Yunshang confessed her affection, citing his calmness in crisis, his ability to solve problems, and even the scent of herbs on him, though she sadly believed he would not return. Mu Xingchen, through his magical abilities, was secretly listening to this entire conversation. Just then, Yue Ying approached him, offering a handmade purse.
Mu Xingchen, however, rejected the gift, stating he didn't use such items and didn't like anything. When Yue Ying noted his coldness, he reiterated his usual demeanor and pointedly remarked that the person she had recently befriended was Shihu, not him. Offended, Yue Ying declared her hatred for Shihu, calling him a liar, and then emotionally expressed a desire to stay with Mu Xingchen forever. Mu Xingchen, seeing her confusion, advised her to carefully consider who she truly liked.
Left alone, Yue Ying pondered if her feelings were for Shihu, vehemently denying the possibility. Later, Mu Xingchen encountered Shihu at the lumberyard, where Shihu mentioned Yue Ying had just visited him. Mu Xingchen observed that Yue Ying seemed to care deeply for Shihu and encouraged him to pursue her, emphasizing that life was short and regrets should be avoided. To counter Song Ziqing's monopoly, Ye Yunshang adopted an aggressive strategy.
She acquired several empty storefronts directly adjacent to Crand Trading Company's premises. She instructed Old Huang to thoroughly investigate Song Ziqing's business operations and supply chains, intending to sell identical products but at better quality and lower prices. She also contacted major medicine suppliers, promising them that she would always pay ten percent higher than Song Ziqing's offer, regardless of the quantity.
She had already arranged for large quantities of medicinal herbs and supplies to be shipped from surrounding cities, confident that Song Ziqing's hoarding would be rendered useless. However, bringing these supplies into Yunhai City still required official approval documents, which were under Shangguan Wenxuan's jurisdiction. Despite their strained relationship and her earlier harsh words, Ye Yunshang went to him, appealing to their past friendship. But even after pleading her case, Shangguan Wenxuan steadfastly refused to grant her the necessary approval. Frustrated, Ye Yunshang confronted him again, questioning his loyalty to Song Ziqing and accusing him of aiding the Japanese in their exploitation of the Chinese people.
