The Blooms At Ruyi Pavilion Episode 33 Recap

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> The Blooms At Ruyi Pavilion Recap

Fu Rong held a bracelet with an emblem that Xiao Qi explained was Ruyi Pavilion's secret contact signal. He noted that since Fu Rong was not a member, the fact that the Master, Liu Ru Yi, gave her the bracelet meant Fu Rong was the person she valued most. Xiao Qi assured Fu Rong that any Ruyi Pavilion member who saw the emblem would help her if she was in danger.

He also revealed that Ruyi Pavilion's large secret room, which once contained numerous scrolls, was now empty, with only the ledger remaining. This led Xiao Qi to believe Liu Ru Yi’s death was not a suicide, as she was too devoted to the pavilion to die so abruptly without preparations; he suspected she was murdered.

After Liu Ru Yi's death, a mysterious force emerged, seeking to control the pavilion by gathering its members and eliminating those who refused to submit, especially Xiao Qi and Xiao Ba. They relentlessly pursued the pair, questioning them about Ruyi Pavilion's token. Xiao Qi explained that most Ruyi Pavilion members were unfamiliar with each other or Liu Ru Yi’s true identity, operating solely based on the token.

He feared that if this force obtained the token, they would gain absolute control over Ruyi Pavilion, with disastrous consequences. Xiao Qi implored Fu Rong, as the only person Liu Ru Yi truly trusted, to help him find the token to restore Ruyi Pavilion and avenge Liu Ru Yi and Xiao Ba. Fu Rong promised to help find the Ruyi token and uncover the mastermind.

Xu Jin acknowledged Fu Rong's determination to investigate but expressed deep concern about her involvement with Ruyi Pavilion. He explained that while the pavilion ostensibly only sold information, it was implicated in the deaths of Qi Ce and Fu Rong's uncle Dong Fang Li, and was also connected to Xu Mao and Marquis Xindu, meaning it bore some responsibility. Xu Jin warned Fu Rong that Ruyi Pavilion was a complicated and dangerous entity.

Fu Rong admitted that Liu Ru Yi was not as straightforward as she had believed, but she felt compelled to investigate her master's death due to the suspicious circumstances. Despite Xu Jin’s pleas for her to stay out of it, Fu Rong insisted she had to get involved. Xu Jin countered that she might not be able to bear the consequences, but Fu Rong stated she would pursue the matter regardless of his agreement.

Seeing her unwavering resolve, Xu Jin reluctantly accepted her decision. Meanwhile, at Zhangyang City, General Dou Yan, defending the frontier, held a military briefing. He proposed a dangerous strategy to open the north gate and lure the Xuanhan enemy deeper into the city. A sudden report arrived, announcing that Xuanhan cavalry had already broken through the city gate.

Faced with 70,000 to 80,000 enemy troops, Dou Yan, despite the grim news, confidently declared he had a plan that might save Zhangyang. He called for volunteers, and his loyal soldiers immediately pledged their lives to fight. Back in the capital, Fu Rong found Xu Jin appearing upset and offered him some soup. She playfully commented on his ability to move silently, which he credited to General Dou Yan's teachings.

Fu Rong expressed her admiration for the esteemed General and they agreed to visit him in Zhangyang City together one day when things settled down. Later, Xiao Qi met with Fu Rong at Duke Su's Residence, informing her of his plan to contact his "Uncle San," an elder with an eccentric temperament who lived outside the capital. He advised Fu Rong to be careful due to her recent injuries. Fu Rong then inquired if Gu Yuan knew Ruyi Pavilion's secrets.

Xiao Qi replied that Liu Ru Yi was cautious and maintained one-way communication with most members, but she deeply trusted Gu Yuan, so Gu Yuan might possess some knowledge. News soon reached the capital that Xuanhan had captured Zhangyang City, and worse, General Dou Yan had allegedly defected. In the Contemplation Hall, Duke Cheng celebrated Dou Yan's apparent betrayal, gloating that the city defense map he had leaked was crucial to Xuanhan's victory and eagerly anticipated Xu Jin's downfall.

The Emperor, enraged, ordered the detention and execution of Dou Yan's entire family. Xu Jin vehemently protested, asserting his master’s integrity and stating that Dou Yan would die in battle rather than betray his country. He urged the Emperor to reconsider, warning that punishing a respected general’s family prematurely would demoralize the border soldiers. Xu Jin then pleaded to lead troops to counter Xuanhan.

However, the Emperor, fearing Xu Jin's rashness due to his personal connection to Dou Yan, refused and instead entrusted Duke Huai with leading the reinforcements. After the court session, Duke Huai encountered the County Princess of Qingping, Qi Zhu. Upon learning he was departing for the border, Qi Zhu presented him with a protective talisman she had obtained from a temple, wishing him a safe and triumphant return.

Meanwhile, Xu Jin received a new war report detailing Xuanhan's intimate knowledge of Zhangyang’s weak points and their precisely timed attack, which occurred just as the city's forces were depleted due to recent troop movements. This confirmed Xu Jin’s suspicion that a traitor had leaked the defense map, solidifying his belief that Dou Yan had not truly betrayed the country but was enacting a deeper plan.

Fu Rong waited for several hours outside the room where Xu Jin, Wu Baiqi, and Ge Chuan were deliberating on the border situation. Deciding not to interrupt, she eventually left. Later, Xu Jin returned to his chambers to find Fu Rong asleep at his desk.

Lan Xiang informed him that Fu Rong had visited General Dou Yan's residence to check on Mrs. Dou, who was feeling unwell, and had even prepared medicinal soup for her, as well as an extra portion for Xu Jin. Touched by Fu Rong's thoughtfulness, Xu Jin gently carried her to bed. That night, he dreamt of his wedding, finally unveiling his bride to be Fu Rong, realizing that despite all twists, he was destined to marry her.

The next morning, Xu Jin confirmed with Fu Rong that she was indeed the woman he had kissed in Jichang City while drugged, and that the hibiscus-patterned shoes were hers, sewn by her mother. Fu Rong explained she had been in Jichang City pursuing her Master when she encountered two corrupt officials impersonating Xu Jin to abduct local girls.

Using information from Gu Yuan, Duke An deduced that Fu Rong likely knew Ruyi Pavilion's true nature and began subtly spreading misleading information. Soon after, Xiao Wu, a Ruyi Pavilion member, approached Fu Rong at Duke Su's Residence.

He recounted Liu Ru Yi's past dealings with Qi Ce, her coercion of Dong Fang Li into suicide by threatening his son Dong Wen, her collaboration with Shang Kai Yang in Jichang City, and her orchestration of the bombing of Mount Tai during a solar eclipse to conceal illicit profits. Xiao Wu further claimed that Liu Ru Yi, angered by Xu Jin's repeated interference, had even plotted to eliminate him. Fu Rong adamantly refused to believe these accusations.

However, Xu Jin produced a vine-like silver needle, the same weapon used by a person in black whose figure resembled Liu Ru Yi, who had attempted to destroy the ledger in Jichang City. Xu Jin admitted he lacked conclusive evidence at the time and had asked Liu Ru Yi for more time, only for her to die unexpectedly. Xu Jin believed Xiao Wu’s account, while Fu Rong vehemently defended Liu Ru Yi, leading to a heated argument.

Xu Jin pointed out that Xiao Qi never revealed these darker aspects, suggesting that Ruyi Pavilion operated purely for profit, regardless of the consequences. Fu Rong, however, maintained that Liu Ru Yi was either coerced or that someone else was behind these crimes. When Xu Jin asked if she truly believed this, Fu Rong declared that she trusted the Master she knew more than fragmented evidence.

She retorted that if he could blindly trust his master, she should be afforded the same faith. Xu Jin then declared that Ruyi Pavilion, due to its involvement in nefarious deeds, was better off dissolved. Fu Rong, undeterred, insisted she would uncover the true mastermind. The Princess of Xihe visited Duke Su's Residence to check on Xu Jin. There, she encountered Fu Rong, who was leaving for Ruyi Pavilion after her argument with Xu Jin.

Wen Xing arrived with a carriage, stating that Mr. Ju Shui wished to meet Fu Rong. The Princess of Xihe found Wen Xing familiar, recognizing him as Duke An's personal guard. Suspicious, she dispatched her maid to follow Fu Rong, then entered the residence to see Xu Jin. Shortly after, news arrived that Pingsai had fallen, and the Emperor had placed General Dou Yan's entire family under house arrest.

Xu Jin immediately rushed to the palace but was denied an audience with the Emperor. Fu Rong met Duke An and casually inquired about his previous injury, only then learning that Xu Jin had also been severely injured at Qingfeng Hideout—a detail he had never disclosed to her. Meanwhile, Xu Jin, having been refused an audience by the Emperor, resolved that only one desperate course of action remained.

The Princess of Xihe caught up to him, relaying her suspicion that Fu Rong had gone to Ju Shui Pavilion in Duke An's guard's carriage. As Fu Rong left Ju Shui Pavilion, Xu Jin intercepted Duke An, breaking his mask with a fan and revealing him to be Mr. Ju Shui. Back at Duke Su's Residence, Xu Jin angrily confronted Fu Rong.

He berated her for continuing to involve herself with Ruyi Pavilion, for associating closely with Duke An (Mr. Ju Shui), and for her proximity to other men. He claimed her actions had led to the Emperor's growing displeasure with him and had worsened General Dou Yan's precarious situation, declaring that everything was her fault. In a moment of anger, Xu Jin told her that his greatest regret was marrying her.

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