The Blooms At Ruyi Pavilion Episode 11 Recap
> The Blooms At Ruyi Pavilion Recap
Wu Baiqi found himself near Ruyi Pavilion. Hoping to see Fu Xuan, he entered, finding only her and her maid, Gu Yuan. During their conversation, Fu Xuan remarked to her maid that Wu Baiqi, despite his outwardly roguish appearance, was actually kind-hearted and righteous. She believed that with diligence and hard work, he could one day become a great general. Xu Jin was on the streets searching for Dong Fangli, with Fu Rong in tow.
She kept addressing him as "Your Highness," much to his annoyance for broadcasting his identity. Fu Rong spotted a beautiful perfume pouch but lamented not having money, so Xu Jin promptly bought the vendor's entire stock. He then began handing them out to passersby while asking if they had seen Dong Fangli. When he encountered a carter with a similar beard, Xu Jin questioned him, but the man had seen nothing.
Xu Jin gave him a pouch anyway, leaving Fu Rong to carry a large bag of the rapidly dwindling supply. Later, they stopped at an eatery where Fu Rong, without being asked, told the waiter to hold the ginger and garlic, surprising Xu Jin, who wondered how she knew his preferences. Fu Rong expressed her frustration that he kept her in the dark, noting that learning his secrets always led to misfortune for her, making ignorance preferable.
Xu Jin sharply told her to stop being sarcastic. As night fell, the streets came alive with the Hong Village Lantern Festival. People hung lanterns to pray for blessings, believing the higher the lantern, the better the fortune. Suddenly, Xu Jin saw a figure resembling Dong Fangli and instructed Fu Rong to wait as he gave chase. At the same time, Fu Rong spotted a figure who looked like her master, Liu Ruyi, but lost her in the dense crowd.
Xu Jin's pursuit also failed. Disappointed, he returned and bought two lanterns for Fu Rong. As she took one, Xu Jin swiftly lifted her and leaped onto the highest lantern stand, holding her securely by the waist. Fu Rong protested, accusing him of taking advantage. Xu Jin feigned helplessness and loosened his grip, causing her to instinctively grab his arm to keep her balance. He then playfully accused her of taking advantage.
They hung their lanterns side-by-side, creating a beautiful scene beneath the moonlit sky. Meanwhile, Guan Ge, who had gotten lost while playing, was found by Miao Ling. Upon his return, Fu Rong noticed his face was hot, but she was too focused on scolding him to pay close attention and went to brew him medicine. Xu Jin, however, did not scold the boy. Instead, he gave him two perfume pouches, including the one Fu Rong had admired earlier.
Before bed, Fu Rong coaxed a reluctant Guan Ge to drink his medicine. To appease her, he offered her a candy from a small bag, which she playfully accepted and ate. He then gave her the perfume pouch from Xu Jin. Fu Rong accepted it but sternly warned Guan Ge not to take things from strangers, leaving the boy to nervously clutch his bag of candies.
As Fu Rong emerged into the courtyard, Xu Jin instantly recognized her by the scent of the perfume pouch. She falsely claimed to have thrown it away, causing a flicker of displeasure on his face. They shared drinks, and Fu Rong toasted to his safety. Puzzled, Xu Jin asked why she always predicted misfortune and an early death for him. She began a drinking contest, and soon, Xu Jin was semi-conscious while Fu Rong was completely incoherent.
He carried her to bed, where she mumbled about not wanting to die. He then noticed the perfume pouch she cherished placed neatly by her pillow and let out a knowing smile. The next morning, Xu Jin was gone. Fu Rong awoke with a headache just as Miao Ling rushed in with the alarming news that Guan Ge had broken out in a severe rash resembling chickenpox.
The doctor was stumped, stating it was dangerously aggressive and unlike any normal case. Soon after, a similar spot appeared on Fu Rong's forehead. To prevent the illness from spreading, Fu Rong dismissed the servants and stayed to care for Guan Ge alone. Elsewhere, Xu Jin met with Xu Jia and Ge Chuan. He spotted the carter from the previous day, now well-dressed, and questioned him.
The carter revealed he'd been paid well to transport a box of "jewelry" to a desolate wilderness at night. Xu Jin found this suspicious. Just then, he saw the maid Lan Xiang arranging a carriage back to the capital and learned of Fu Rong and Guan Ge's plight. He immediately took Ge Chuan and rushed to the villa. Upon arrival, Ge Chuan diagnosed that Guan Ge had been poisoned with "Three Days of Withering," not chickenpox.
He explained that children have a more severe reaction, while adults like Fu Rong experience milder symptoms. He praised Fu Rong's use of medicinal herbs, which had slowed the poison and likely saved Guan Ge's life. After prescribing a remedy and performing acupuncture, he assured them Guan Ge would recover. He also treated Fu Rong, whose symptoms were less severe as an adult who had ingested a smaller dose.
Grateful, Fu Rong vowed to cooperate with any future suspicions from Xu Jin. He explained his suspicion stemmed from a military rations corruption case he was investigating. After the lead suspect, Qi Ce, died, a pattern identical to the one on her bracelet was found in his letters.
Fu Rong then confessed her dreams: she had dreamt Guan Ge would get sick, which is why she had brought herbs, and had also dreamt of Xu Jin's early death, explaining her drunken words. She bowed, promising to repay his kindness in her next life and to light a longevity lamp for him. Two days later, the sore on Fu Rong's forehead scabbed over. She recalled getting a scar in her dream and was determined to avoid one this time.
Exhausted from caring for Guan Ge, she collapsed by his bedside. Xu Jin found her and gently draped his coat over her. The sudden movement startled her awake, and the fabric brushed against her forehead, knocking the scab off and leaving a scar, just as in her dream. Once Guan Ge's health improved, Xu Jin asked him to recall what happened when he got lost. Guan Ge recounted seeing men transporting large boxes.
An "uncle" gave him a bag of candy and told him not to tell anyone what he saw. They discovered the candy was laced with the "Three Days of Withering" poison, which explained both their symptoms. They concluded that Guan Ge had been poisoned because he witnessed something he shouldn't have.
