Song of Youth Episode 36 Recap
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On the second day of their marriage, Sun Junhao led his soldiers to Liyang. Yao Dizhu packed her luggage, preparing to return to the capital to fulfill her filial duties to her parents. Mr. Baicao encouraged her to use her medical knowledge to benefit the common people, and also bought her favorite snacks as a gift. Yao Dizhu and Mr. Baicao reluctantly parted ways, and she embarked on her journey back to the capital.
The Li family submitted a petition to the imperial court, forcing Sun Youde to commit suicide for her husband. The magistrate personally came to the Li manor to supervise the execution. When Lin Shaochun learned of this, she rushed over to investigate. Sun Youde suddenly started vomiting incessantly. Lin Shaochun examined her and discovered she was pregnant. Li Ying used the excuse that she couldn't explain this to the magistrate. Lin Shaochun personally came to explain to the magistrate.
Li Xiang insisted that Sun Youde commit suicide, otherwise it would implicate the magistrate. Lin Shaochun brought up Sun Xun, and also accused the magistrate of forcing two lives to their deaths. The magistrate, wary of Sun Xun's influence, had no choice but to drop the matter. Li Ying invited a doctor to examine Sun Youde's pulse.
Lin Shaochun quickly called Madam Li aside and explained the stakes to her: if Sun Youde was truly pregnant, the imperial court would definitely punish the Li family; if Sun Youde was not pregnant, the Li family would still bear the infamy of forcing Sun Youde to resort to such a desperate measure, and Li Ying would have difficulty marrying off later. Madam Li weighed her options repeatedly, then, using Sun Youde's pregnancy as an excuse, sent the magistrate away.
In fact, Sun Youde was not pregnant; Lin Shaochun had helped her come up with this idea to temporarily cope. Li Ying was relentless and hurled insults at Sun Youde. Lin Shaochun then asked Sun Youde to help her with something. Sun Youde spent money to have Li Xiang become a student at the county school. Even if he couldn't secure an official position in the future, he could use the opportunity to build connections with court officials.
Li Xiang was naturally overjoyed and extremely grateful to Sun Youde. Li Xiang reported to the county school on time and unintentionally overheard people discussing Li Ying being involved with a bad man. Li Xiang was overcome with shame. Xilan urged Shen Qingyao and Lin Shaochun to leave the Li family as soon as possible. Sun Youde wanted to wait until she was more stable before discussing it.
Li Ying also sent someone to brew a prenatal tonic for Sun Youde, repeatedly threatening that if Sun Youde wasn't pregnant, drinking it would be life-threatening. Lin Shaochun quickly helped Sun Youde pick up some food, seizing the opportunity to knock over the medicine bowl and break it. Li Ying was relentless and forcibly dragged Sun Youde to the kitchen to drink the medicine. Shen Qingyao stepped forward to stop Li Ying.
Li Xiang, furious, ran home and, without a word, severely beat Li Ying. Madam Li rushed out to stop him. Li Xiang felt utterly humiliated, having been mocked by his classmates. Li Ying offered all sorts of explanations. Xilan hurled insults at Li Ying. The two of them started arguing fiercely at the slightest disagreement, eventually coming to blows. Madam Li was so angry that she fainted on the spot. Madam Li finally woke up.
She sent everyone away, wanting to be alone for a while. Madam Li didn't know what to do and sought help from an old servant nearby. The old servant advised her not to ruin Li Xiang's official career for the sake of Li Ying. Madam Li decided to agree to Li Ying's marriage with that man, promising to provide money and effort to help him establish a household, as long as he treated Li Ying well.
Li Ying firmly refused, stating she didn't even know the man. Li Xiang fanned the flames from the side. Madam Li tried to persuade Li Ying to consider Li Xiang's official career. Li Ying became furious, shouting loudly at Li Xiang and his wife. The three of them started fighting. Madam Li quickly stepped forward to stop them, telling Li Ying to marry that man or get out of the house. Li Ying weighed her options repeatedly and finally agreed.
Li Xiang sent invitations to his classmates, inviting everyone to Li Ying's wedding. When the examiner came for the test, all his classmates answered fluently, but Li Xiang stammered and couldn't recite. The examiner severely reprimanded him and ordered him to be arrested for a thorough investigation into how he managed to get into the county school. Li Xiang's repeated pleas for mercy were futile. Madam Li, upon learning of Li Xiang's arrest, was utterly distraught.
She urged Sun Youde to raise money to bail Li Xiang out. Lin Shaochun suggested a family division, so that Xilan could use her share of the money to save Li Xiang; otherwise, Xilan would have to raise the money herself. Madam Li considered it repeatedly and agreed to divide the family assets as soon as possible. Sun Youde received a quiet large residence.
Lin Shaochun advised her to sell the house quickly and go live somewhere where no one knew her. Lin Shaochun called Liu Wushuang to help Sun Youde manage her household affairs. Sun Youde was immediately stunned. She and Liu Wushuang had met seven years ago during the Ghost Festival. That night, the lanterns on the street suddenly caught fire and burned, causing people to flee in all directions.
Sun Youde got separated from her maid, Shui Rong, and accidentally had her foot trampled by the surging crowd. Terrified, she crouched on the ground, crying incessantly. Fortunately, Liu Wushuang appeared in time and helped Sun Youde up. Liu Wushuang fell in love with Sun Youde at first sight and took the opportunity to express his feelings to her. Sun Youde, however, considered him a bad person.
Liu Wushuang escorted Sun Youde to her doorstep and then left without looking back. After Sun Youde grew up, Shen Qingyao invited a nanny to teach her etiquette. Sun Youde practiced many times but could never grasp the essentials and was scolded by the nanny. Sun Xun returned from his inspection in Hainan, bringing back many local specialties. That day happened to be Sun Youde's birthday. Sun Xun let her choose a gift first, and Sun Youde picked an inkstone.
Sun Jingge also wanted it and started fighting with her over it, resulting in the inkstone shattering into pieces. Sun Youde cried heartbrokenly. Soon after, Shen Qingyao invited a matchmaker to arrange a marriage for Sun Youde, but Sun Youde firmly refused to marry.
