Romance of a Twin Flower Episode 35 Recap
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Upon seeing Yuan Lang kneel and offer himself for revenge, Ji Man urged him to rise, stating that the generational feud had troubled them for too many years and should not continue to impact their current lives. Ning Yuxuan agreed to investigate the matter thoroughly, advising them to act as if nothing had happened for now, and led Ji Man away.
Ning Yuxuan confided in Ji Man that he felt there was more to the events of the past, especially concerning the fire that occurred after his father's death. He questioned who could have set the fire if Yuan Dingshan, as the second chief of the Tea Gang, would not kill his own men. Ji Man expressed her concern that Ling Jianxing had already discovered her true identity.
She reasoned that her identity as a descendant of the Tea Gang would put her in danger regardless of whether she left or stayed, and decided to remain and face the challenges alongside Ning Yuxuan. Ning Yuxuan promised to protect her. He then told her there was something he had long wanted to say and presented her with a marriage contract he had written.
He asked her to marry him and become his true wife, acknowledging their union would not have traditional ceremonies or guests. Ji Man accepted, stating they had the stars as witnesses. They exchanged vows, promising to stay together through good and bad, trusting and respecting each other, and both declared their love. After exchanging their heartfelt vows, they embraced, their hearts now fully aligned. Inspired by recent events, Gui Bai sought out Miss Shui.
He confessed his feelings, admitting that his past hesitation and lack of courage had caused her suffering. He took responsibility, stating he had finally realized he wanted to be with her and would dedicate his life to taking good care of her. Miss Shui told him she understood and reciprocated his feelings. Ling Jianxing learned that Ji Man had procured porcelain containers from outside Haifang. He instructed a subordinate to tell Yuan Lang to prevent their arrival.
When the subordinate questioned what would happen if Yuan Lang refused, Ling Jianxing produced a roster detailing 83 fugitive remnants of the Tea Gang, all imperial prisoners, warning that giving this list to the Emperor would result in the death of everyone on it, including Yuan Lang. The subordinate understood the threat. Subsequently, Yuan Lang instructed his subordinates that he must proceed with the ship hijacking as ordered by Ling Jianxing.
However, he privately directed them to divert the goods to Liu's Village and send an anonymous letter to Ji Man, assuring her and instructing her to retrieve the goods there. Yuan Lang expressed his intention to bear responsibility for his father's actions and provide an explanation to the members of the Tea Gang. Meanwhile, General Tao Siwei was informed of a suspicious individual possibly heading towards Haoxue Cosmetics.
Recalling Ling Jianxing's earlier conversation about tasking Yuan Lang with robbing Ji Man's goods, Tao Siwei suspected the man was a messenger sent by Ling Jianxing and ordered him detained until after the Imperial Supplier Contest concluded. Wen Wan, also known as Princess Ruyue, encountered a serious problem when a maid who had tested their face cream suffered severe facial damage. Furious, Princess Ruyue summoned Mr. Qian, the formulator.
He insisted his formula was sound but suggested the issue might stem from incorrect dosage or ratio, requesting time for adjustment. Princess Ruyue stressed they had run out of time. Mr. Qian then proposed adding a potent, fast-acting ingredient that would improve the cream's efficacy and appearance but warned of potential toxicity with prolonged use. Determined to win, Princess Ruyue ordered him to add the ingredient regardless of the risks.
Time was of the essence to package the one thousand bottles of Feiwan Face Cream required for the afternoon deadline for the Imperial Supplier Contest. Sang Shen arrived with distressing news: the ship carrying their porcelain bottles was robbed by pirates just as it was nearing the shore. Ji Man suspected Wen Wan's involvement.
Facing potential disqualification, Ji Man quickly devised a plan: they would post notices announcing that anyone who returned an empty Feiwan Face Cream bottle to their shop before noon that day would receive an exchange voucher. Her staff immediately began posting notices throughout the area. Initially, they were anxious about the plan's success, but soon, customers started arriving in large numbers, bringing their empty bottles.
With the overwhelming support of their customers, Haoxue Cosmetics managed to gather the necessary thousand bottles just in time. At the selection round later, Wen Wan's Joy Cosmetics was declared qualified for submitting the required quantity on time. As the selection officer prepared to finalize the results, Ji Man was late. Ling Jianxing questioned her absence, but Ning Yuxuan maintained she would arrive before the timed incense burned out, remarking on Ling Jianxing's impatience.
Princess Ruyue expressed confidence in Ji Man's failure. Just as the incense was about to extinguish and the officer prepared to announce Joy Cosmetics as the sole qualifier, Ji Man arrived with her delivery. She explained that their initial contract with the porcelain kilns was thwarted when someone suddenly took over all the kilns in Haifang, forcing them to procure bottles by sea.
She pointedly noted to Ling Jianxing the "coincidence" that these sea-transported bottles were then robbed by pirates right before docking. After verifying her product's quantity and quality, the selection officer announced that Haoxue Cosmetics, alongside Joy Cosmetics, had qualified for the final round, eliminating Qingxin Cosmetics. Princess Ruyue looked displeased. Tao Siwei presented Qingyun with a painting he had completed.
He shared a poem that resonated with his experiences fighting for the people, describing how he had once dedicated his life to the greater good until meeting her led him to prioritize building a family with her, while still vowing to protect both. He recalled that Qingyun's sister, Nie Sangyu, also liked the poem when they were younger and suggested Qingyun ask her to inscribe it on the painting as a blessing for them.
Later, Qingyun found Ji Man, addressing her as "Sister" and "Sangyu," and showed her the painting, explaining Tao Siwei wanted her to add the poem for their bedroom. Ji Man readily agreed and promised to write the poem for her that evening after finishing her work. Lord Tan visited Ling Jianxing, observing the dramatic positive changes Ning Yuxuan had brought to Haifang and acknowledging Ling Jianxing's comparable efforts.
Ling Jianxing apologized for past failures in Haifang but assured Lord Tan he was completely prepared for the upcoming final. He revealed he had acquired concrete evidence against the "imposter" Nie Sangyu (Ji Man) and guaranteed that Ning Yuxuan would meet his end this time. Lord Tan strictly instructed him that only one of them, either Ling Jianxing or Ning Yuxuan, could survive the competition battle. Ling Jianxing accepted the instruction.
At the Imperial Supplier Contest award banquet, the Emperor arrived, praising Haifang's current prosperity and the importance of the event. The official announced the champion of the face cream category was Haifang Joy Cosmetics, owned by Wen Wan (Princess Ruyue). Princess Ruyue accepted her award and shared a smug look with Ji Man. It was revealed during greetings that Princess Ruyue is Lord Tan's niece.
Lord Tan introduced her to Ning Yuxuan and Ji Man, noting Ji Man's renown and declaring her a formidable competitor for Princess Ruyue. As Princess Ruyue held her award, Ji Man observed that her hands were severely festered. Ji Man offered her some Feiwan Face Cream, mentioning its soothing properties.
She then pointedly asked why Princess Ruyue wasn't using her own product, which also claimed to reduce swelling and pain, questioning if she was afraid or if there was an issue with its quality. Addressing the Emperor, Ji Man stated her knowledge of face cream ingredients, noting the common use of small amounts of mercury powder for whitening but warning that excess amounts cause poisoning, suggesting Princess Ruyue's condition could be due to mercury poisoning from the product.
Princess Ruyue denied this, claiming it was a simple pollen rash. Ji Man countered that the festering indicated mercury poisoning, not a rash. Concerned about the potential harm if a mercury-laden product set an industry standard, Ji Man proposed an immediate public verification of Princess Ruyue's product to confirm its safety or reveal its dangerous components.
