The Blooms At Ruyi Pavilion Episode 3 Recap
> The Blooms At Ruyi Pavilion Recap
Following an internal investigation to purge the Imperial Guards of underperformers, the remaining marquis and young noblemen, most of whom are dedicated to serving the country, show great potential. With proper training, they promise to transform the Imperial Guards. Meanwhile, Wu Baiqi continues his punishment for allowing Fu Rong to leave. Despite having already run with heavy stones for an hour, he remains defiant, declaring his determination to one day defeat Xu Jin. He then heads to Western Hill.
At Ju Shui Pavilion, Fu Rong, eager to escape her duties, claims she needs to buy "fresh" paper. Mr. Ju Shui eventually permits her to go. She meets her sister, Fu Xuan, on Western Hill but quickly grows bored with the arduous journey to see stone inscriptions on the mountaintop. Noting Fu Rong's fatigue, Fu Xuan suggests she return to the pavilion.
Fu Rong agrees, arranging to meet her sister later at Ruyi Pavilion, where Fu Xuan is needed to provide calligraphy for a new product line. In the forest, Xu Jin and his attendants are ambushed. As he fights, an arrow from Wu Baiqi strikes down an assassin from behind. Moments later, Xu Jin kicks a blade to save Wu Baiqi from another attacker, evening the score. As the assassins retreat, Xu Jin spots a fleeing figure and gives chase alone.
Left behind, Wu Baiqi discovers an order flag made of high-quality fabric hidden beneath a dead assassin's body. As Fu Rong makes her way back, she is intercepted by Xu Jin, who mistakenly believes she is connected to the assassins. Their encounter leads to him getting caught in two hunter's traps. Infuriated, he chases her to a riverbank, where she boards a bamboo raft.
To her surprise, the boatman is Mr. Ju Shui, who skillfully deflects stones Xu Jin hurls at them. Later, when Fu Rong complains about the incident, Mr. Ju Shui defends Xu Jin, calling him a brilliant general and telling her to focus on her calligraphy. At Ruyi Pavilion, Qi Ce confesses his long-held affection for Fu Xuan and his desire to marry her.
Acknowledging her gentle rebuke that his proposal is too private, he promises to send a matchmaker to her family. Shortly after, Wen Xing delivers a message to Fu Xuan, informing her that Fu Rong has returned safely to Ju Shui Pavilion. Meanwhile, the owner of Ruyi Pavilion, Ms. Liu, unveils her stunning new hairpin designs and asks Fu Xuan to create a calligraphic piece to endorse them. Qi Ce formally proposes to the Fu family.
Lord Fu readily approves, praising Qi Ce's character and their families' long-standing acquaintance. Fu Xuan calmly accepts the arrangement, telling Fu Rong that she "doesn't dislike him." However, Fu Rong remains deeply suspicious of Qi Ce's character. Needing funds to investigate him, she enlists two acquaintances, Xiao Qi and Xiao Ba, to sell a stone from Mr. Ju Shui's garden, hoping its connection to the famous scholar will fetch a high price.
Mr. Ju Shui discovers her scheme but permits her to take the stone. Later, Xu Jin visits the pavilion, intending to question Fu Rong about a previous incident involving a falling beam. Mr. Ju Shui intervenes, defending Fu Rong as his assistant and firmly asking Xu Jin to leave. Xu Jin’s attendant reports that the assassin’s flag was made of fabric from Zhi Yun Workshop, a supplier to the elite.
This connects the assassins to Liang Tong, the Deputy Commander who also wears their fabric, suggesting a single mastermind. Xu Jin orders an investigation into the workshop. To avoid suspicion in the female-dominated shop, his attendant disguises himself as a woman. By creating a loud scene, he distracts the owner, allowing another guard to steal the order list. The list reveals several large orders placed by Qi Ce.
Further investigation uncovers that Qi Ce's career advanced significantly after he met Marquis Xindu, leading Xu Jin to ponder the connection. Fu Rong learns from Xiao Ba that Qi Ce was recently seen at the Drunken Spring Court, a house of ill repute. Convinced he is a hypocrite, she worries for her sister. She has her maid, Lan Xiang, impersonate her while she scales the wall to return home.
Mr. Ju Shui, aware of her departure, subtly aids her by having a ladder placed near the wall. At home, Fu Rong’s concerns are dismissed by her parents as childish. Soon after, Zhang Yan, Marquis Xindu's second son, visits. He brings her medicine and offers her a pair of jade pendants, which she politely declines.
As Qi Ce's sister, Qi Zhu, is having her engagement banquet the next day, Fu Rong decides to buy her a gift, and Zhang Yan accompanies her. At Ruyi Pavilion, they meet Qi Zhu, who is trying on hairpins. Fu Rong encourages her to choose a more elaborate dowry gift. In a private conversation, Fu Rong asks if Qi Ce truly loves Fu Xuan.
Qi Zhu passionately confirms his long-standing devotion, explaining that his relentless ambition has always been driven by the desire to be worthy of proposing to her. That night, Fu Rong returns to Ju Shui Pavilion and uses the conveniently placed ladder to re-enter. Hungry, she sneaks into the kitchen to find food, only to be startled by Mr. Ju Shui's presence. As she tries to excuse herself, he stops her, calling out, "Hold on!"