Resumo do episódio 18 de Love Like White Jade
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Following their agreement to stage an engagement, Old Madam Jiang prayed to Buddha for blessings for Shui Wuxia and Jiang Baiyu. A'Chang, Old Madam Jiang's attendant, assured her that Buddha would grant her wish. However, A'Chang suggested they inform Pavilion Master Qiu of Lang Ya Pavilion, as Shui Wuxia's sudden return to the Jiang Mansion violated Lang Ya Pavilion rules, and her "engagement" to Jiang Baiyu required notification to avoid disrespecting Lang Ya Pavilion. Old Madam Jiang agreed.
Meanwhile, Shui Wuxia missed Shen Qingli, lamenting that his unpredictable schedule and lack of a fixed address made it difficult to find him. Later, Jiang Baiyu, still dressed as himself, told Shui Wuxia that he heard a bird chirping constantly in the yard. Shui Wuxia heard nothing and suggested he go to bed. After she left her room to investigate, Jiang Baiyu quickly changed into Shen Qingli's clothes and returned.
Shui Wuxia greeted "Shen Qingli" coolly, but he apologized for his absence, promising to always be there for her. Shui Wuxia mentioned that she was able to stay at the Jiang Mansion because she and Jiang Baiyu had pretended to be a couple in front of Old Madam Jiang, meaning they would have to maintain the facade in public. She asked him not to be angry. "
Shen Qingli" claimed he wasn't upset, as he wouldn't have been able to see her otherwise. When Shui Wuxia asked if he would mind them acting intimately, even holding hands or hugging, "Shen Qingli" remained calm, saying he understood her situation and saw it as a minor issue. Annoyed by his lack of jealousy, Shui Wuxia pressed him, reminding him of Jiang Baiyu's reputation and asking if he felt no anger or worry.
Finally, "Shen Qingli" feigned indignation, threatening to settle the score with Jiang Baiyu immediately. Satisfied, Shui Wuxia softened, and "Shen Qingli" gave her a bracelet, saying he would feel reassured after "locking her up." At dinner, Old Madam Jiang asked Jiang Baiyu to move so Shui Wuxia could sit beside her. She declared that Shui Wuxia would eat with the family from then on and address her as "Grandma."
To maintain their charade, Shui Wuxia served Jiang Baiyu mushrooms, which he disliked. Jiang Baiyu retaliated by serving her leeks, which she also disliked. Jiang Tianling, feeling left out, said he wasn't hungry and left the table to study, despite Old Madam Jiang's protest. Meanwhile, Qi Delong's father appeared at the Jiang Mansion, demanding that Qi Delong return home to marry Wang San, a wealthy but unrefined pig butcher from Chong'an.
He claimed he had already received a substantial betrothal gift. Qi Delong refused. When her father fell to the ground, feigning injury, Fang Yuncheng arrived, dispersing the crowd and announcing that he would marry Qi Delong instead. Upon learning that Fang Yuncheng was a young master of the Jiang Family, Qi Delong's father's attitude changed. Fang Yuncheng, pretending to be the "well-learned and politically astute Junior Young Master Jiang," brought Qi Delong and her father into the mansion.
Inside, Qi Delong's father admired the expensive tea set, which Fang Yuncheng gifted him. When Jiang Tianling entered the room, Fang Yuncheng quickly dismissed him, pretending to reprimand him. Convinced that he was marrying his daughter to a wealthy young master, Qi Delong's father departed happily, with the tea set and a pair of flying horse figurines.
News spread that Ma Ru Long had confessed to illegally manufacturing Five Eras Powder and harming innocent people, leading to his conviction and exile, but he had escaped. Jiang Tianling, Shui Wuxia, and Qi Delong discussed the situation. Qi Delong said that Five Eras Powder wasn't rare in Chong'an and didn't require live subjects for testing, suggesting that Ma Ru Long's confession was a fabrication to prevent further investigation.
Jiang Tianling worried that Ma Ru Long would continue his illegal activities. Jiang Baiyu's father, concerned for their safety, warned Jiang Baiyu, Shui Wuxia, and Qi Delong to stop their investigation, citing the danger while Ma Ru Long was at large. Jiang Baiyu argued that Ma Ru Long's use of Corpse Decomposer and live drug testing was evidence they couldn't ignore, while Qi Delong questioned the point of the inspector exam if they ignored such injustice.
Jiang Baiyu's father insisted they stop. Ma Ru Long, after escaping, met with Mr. Xiao. Ma Ru Long said his escape was arranged and that the Jiang Family youngsters were no match for him. He instructed his men to continue searching for test subjects. Mr. Xiao suggested testing the drug on himself, but Ma Ru Long refused, saying Mr. Xiao was essential to drug creation. Mr. Xiao then proposed retrieving a 1,000-year-old ginseng from the Jiang Mansion's herbal medicine storage.
He explained that the ginseng was kept in a sandalwood box with a hidden mechanism that revealed a piece of paper left by Jiang Jue, crucial for his research. Old Madam Jiang, having overheard her son's discussion of Pavilion Master Qiu, declared that since Jiang Baiyu and Shui Wuxia's relationship was public, they needed to inform Pavilion Master Qiu. She revealed that Pavilion Master Qiu had sent a letter inviting them to the pavilion.
Despite Jiang Baiyu's protests about studying and feigned illness, Old Madam Jiang insisted they go. She enticed them with the promise of a miraculous 1,000-year-old herb pond at Lang Ya Pavilion that could cure Jiang Baiyu's "strange illness." She arranged for them to bring valuable gifts for Pavilion Master Qiu, including a 1,000-year-old Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng herbal medicine.
On their way to Lang Ya Pavilion, Jiang Baiyu hinted at wanting to search for Ma Ru Long, but Shui Wuxia reminded him it was pointless. While they stopped their carriage to gather wild fruits, masked robbers attacked, killing their coachman and trying to steal their belongings, including the ginseng. Lang Ya Pavilion attendants, led by Seventh Senior Sister, arrived and helped. Shui Wuxia and Jiang Baiyu fought alongside them, driving off the bandits and recovering their items.
Shui Wuxia and Jiang Baiyu debated whether the attack was orchestrated by Ma Ru Long or a random encounter. At Lang Ya Pavilion, Jiang Baiyu reminded Shui Wuxia to keep up their act. Seventh Senior Sister confronted Jiang Baiyu, doubting his suitability for Shui Wuxia and stating that Lang Ya Pavilion had prepared trials to test him. Jiang Baiyu accepted the challenge, vowing that he and Shui Wuxia were in love and he would accept any punishment if he failed. Seventh Senior Sister nodded in acceptance.
