Resumo do episódio 6 de The Heir
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Li Jinshui brought Li Zhen to the Li family’s original workshop, the humble birthplace of Li Ink. He recounted their proud history, tracing their lineage back to the Xi family of the Southern Tang, who migrated to Huizhou and were eventually bestowed the imperial surname Li. He emphasized that the true spirit of Li Ink lies in "uprightness" and integrity, telling her that an ink maker must focus on self-cultivation.
Their training began with a task Li Zhen found trivial: twisting lamp wicks. Li Zhen argued that modern workshops simply buy pre-made wicks, but her grandfather was unyielding. He rejected her work repeatedly, pointing out inconsistencies in thickness and length. He insisted that until she could produce perfectly uniform wicks, she could not progress to the next step of burning smoke.
Meanwhile, Li Zhen’s aunt arrived with supplies provided by the Seventh Grandmother, who intended to personally test Li Zhen’s skills once her apprenticeship concluded. As the Mid-Autumn Festival arrived, Luo Wensong remained isolated in his workshop, obsessed with his research. He received a letter from his younger brother, Wenqian, who was in the Capital.
Although Wenqian joked about his failing academic life and his side business ventures, he revealed he had secured a rare copy of the "Ink Chronicles" to assist Wensong in developing a new ink. The Tian family, former servants of the Luos, hoped to use the marriage between Tian Ronghua and Luo Wensong to regain their social standing. However, during the traditional "well-digging" ceremony at the Luo mansion, they were met with cold indifference.
Wensong’s manager, Ping’an, instructed them to take the excavated dirt away and informed them that the wedding would be stripped of all formalities. Ronghua was to enter through the side door in a simple sedan chair—a humiliation reserved for concubines. Distraught, Ronghua fled to Li Zhen, who immediately took her to confront Wensong. Li Zhen demanded an annulment, arguing that Wensong only cared for his craft and shouldn't be bound by heartless customs.
Wensong flippantly suggested a wife might at least provide an heir to satisfy his father’s demands, but he offered a deal: he would consider the annulment if Li Zhen agreed to work for him. The confrontation ended when Tian Huai’an dragged Ronghua home and locked her away. Li Zhen’s family also confined her to stop her from interfering. In the Capital, the political situation turned dire.
Luo Hanzhang learned that his patron, Lord Yan, had been dismissed, and the Luo family was now at risk. He acted quickly to save his sons, sending Wenqian to join the army under General Yu Dayong. On his journey, Wenqian overheard merchants discussing the news: Luo Hanzhang had been publicly beheaded. He opened a letter from his father, which pleaded for the General to give the boys new names to preserve the family bloodline.
Back in Huizhou, Wensong received word of the disaster. Following his father’s instructions to protect the family assets, he summoned Tian Huai’an and transferred the deeds to the Luo land, workshops, and stores into his name. He also provided the annulment letter for Ronghua, as the Luo name was now a dangerous burden. While Tian Huai’an marveled at his sudden wealth, his son, Tian Benchang, harbored a darker intent.
Bitter over their years of servitude, Benchang suggested they report the wanted Wensong to the authorities to ensure his total destruction. Amidst the chaos, Li Zhen managed to escape her room while her brother was asleep.
