Serenade of Peaceful Joy Episode 51 Recap
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Cao Danshu worried about Zhao Zhen's health, so she quickly helped him to sit by the bed and promised him that she would start preparing Zhao Huirou's dowry tomorrow and would make sure her younger brother properly disciplined Cao Ping. Zhang Maoze discovered Jia Jiaoxi's secret dealings, so he instructed his subordinates to spread this information, half-true and half-false, making sure that the imperial censors and remonstrance officials would know about it.
At the morning court the next day, He Tan impeached Xia Song in the main hall before Zhao Zhen, stating that Xia Song was colluding with Yang Huaimin and requesting Zhao Zhen to dismiss Xia Song. He Tan even wanted to publicly list Xia Song's crimes in the main hall so that Xia Song could debate them face-to-face. Zhao Zhen found the situation awkward.
To save Xia Song some face, Zhao Zhen asked He Tan to submit his memorial according to the rules. Zhang Bihan could never get over Yaoyao's death. She made many clothes for Yaoyao and even wanted to name Lanchao's unborn child Yaoyao. Lanchao felt a little scared. When she met Jia Jiaoxi, she wanted Jia Jiaoxi to persuade Zhang Bihan not to dwell too much on the past.
Jia Jiaoxi also had no way to deal with Zhang Bihan and could only hope that Zhang Bihan would forget about Yaoyao in a few years. Zhang Chengzhao, following Zhang Maoze's instructions, went to find Lanchao and deliberately told her that he saw the Imperial City Division capture the palace maid who had secretly fled the palace earlier. Lanchao was indeed panicked and immediately asked about the maid's whereabouts.
After Zhang Chengzhao told Lanchao where Bitao was, he rushed to find Zhang Maoze, saying that Lanchao, after hearing his words, indeed went to find Bitao. Zhang Maoze was overjoyed, knowing this was a good opportunity to catch Lanchao red-handed. Lanchao deliberately framed Bitao for stealing, demanding that the duty officer, Zhang Gaoban, punish Bitao. Zhang Maoze arrived in time to rescue Bitao.
Lanchao was a little flustered seeing Zhang Maoze, but she still feigned composure, insisting that Bitao stole something from Xiangluange and deserved to be beaten to death. Bitao was terrified and pulled Zhang Maoze, saying that Lanchao framed her and wanted to silence her. Zhao Zhen summoned Zhang Fangping for a discussion, stating that the Imperial Astronomical Bureau reported recent unusual celestial phenomena, which were attributed to the improper conduct of high-ranking officials.
Zhang Fangping seized the opportunity to impeach Xia Song. Zhao Zhen, helpless, decided to demote Xia Song out of the capital. However, Zhao Zhen knew that Xia Song was actually a capable minister. Although Xia Song did not cultivate personal virtues, Zhao Zhen was more afraid of virtuous gentlemen forming factions. Zhao Zhen asked Zhang Maoze why he was investigating the private salt trade from several years ago again.
Zhang Maoze said that he suspected the private trade of mountain salt was related to Xia Song, but concrete evidence had not yet been found. However, there was ample human and material evidence regarding Xia Song and Yang Huaimin colluding internally and externally and exchanging information. Zhao Zhen told Zhang Maoze to continue the investigation but admonished him not to be extreme due to his dislike for Xia Song and to handle the matter impartially.
Xia Song was impeached and exiled from the capital. He knew that he might not return once he left. He instructed Jia Jiaoxi on many things, saying that although Zhang Maoze was investigating their private salt trade, he likely wouldn't find all the evidence. Their crimes were not heinous, and given Zhao Zhen's temperament, they probably wouldn't be heavily punished. As for Zhang Bihan, her ascension to a higher position was likely impossible.
After Dong Qiuhe decided to stay in the palace, Cui Bai also left the painting academy. Cao Danshu chatted with Dong Qiuhe while opening a letter from her younger brother. Only then did she learn that Su Zimei had passed away from illness ten days ago. While Zhao Huirou was eating in Yifeng Pavilion, Miao Xinhe casually suggested that Zhao Huirou read more poetry. Zhao Huirou was somewhat resistant, saying that reading any book was useless.
Cao Danshu was talented and well-mannered, but Zhao Zhen still preferred Zhang Bihan. Zhao Zhen himself could like good-looking people, but if she, Zhao Huirou, liked good-looking people, it was considered frivolous. Zhao Huirou was somewhat unconvinced. Miao Xinhe was a little angry upon hearing this, feeling that Zhao Huirou was becoming increasingly unruly. Angrily, she told her to return to her room to reflect. Yu Jieyu, who was nearby, was a little surprised.
Miao Xinhe explained that Zhao Huirou always felt that Zhao Zhen disliked the Cao family, which was why he wanted to marry her to Li Wei. Zhao Huirou did not want to marry Li Wei, nor did she want to look at Li Wei's paintings sent by Liang Huaiji. Zhao Huirou took out the paintings she had drawn over the years and said that she had no talent for painting at all. She and Liang Huaiji studied painting together with Cui Bai. Now Liang Huaiji had achieved some minor success, but her own paintings had not improved.
