The Blooms At Ruyi Pavilion Episode 34 Recap
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Duke Su, feigning heartlessness, informed Fu Rong that he intended to divorce her. He explained that with General Dou Yan's family in grave danger, he had to sever ties with her to act without restraint, believing it was the only way to ensure her safety. Though heartbroken, Fu Rong recognized the bitter irony, as Duke Su's cold words and actions mirrored her own when she pushed him away.
Composing herself, she agreed to the divorce and said she would return to the Fu Residence, telling him to send the divorce papers when they were ready. Meanwhile, Duke An, aware that Duke Su had discovered his identity as the "Jushui Scholar," remained unconcerned. Noting the growing rift between Fu Rong and Xu Jin, he ordered his subordinate to find an opportunity to eliminate Xiao Wu, whose usefulness had expired.
Upon her return to the Fu Residence, Fu Rong fabricated a story for her parents, claiming Duke Su was leaving the capital and that she felt lonely and homesick. That night, Fu Rong and Fu Xuan shared drinks, and Fu Rong lamented how love can make one act foolishly. She called Duke Su a idiot and liar for bearing all burdens alone and using her own tactics of pushing a loved one away for their own good against her.
Fu Xuan listened intently, her gaze drifting towards the wall where Wu Baiqi frequently appeared. Just as Wu Baiqi was about to climb over the wall, Duke Su stopped him. On the street, Wu Baiqi offered to help Duke Su with General Zhenbei's situation, but Duke Su entrusted him with the more important task of looking after the Fu family.
Duke Su then went to General Zhenbei's residence, having already secretly moved Mrs. Dou and her grandson, Rui, to his own residence for safety. He reassured the worried Mrs. Dou that his urgent goal was to prove General Dou Yan’s innocence before the Emperor discovered the ruse. He later confirmed to his aide that he had deliberately driven Fu Rong away to protect her and had already sent men to guard her secretly.
Following Fu Rong, Wu Baiqi overheard street gossip slandering her and angrily silenced the speakers before continuing his pursuit. Fu Rong arrived at a secluded mountain village, a haven for orphans raised by Liu Ruyi. There, she met Uncle San and other members of Ruyi Pavilion. Fu Rong, troubled, asked if her master was truly responsible for the deadly Mount Tai landslide.
The members were aghast, passionately defending Liu Ruyi's benevolence and explaining that the village was built to care for orphans. They reminded her that the Ruyi Bracelet she wore was a symbol that obligated all members to protect her with their lives, expressing disappointment in her lack of trust. Fu Rong revealed that her suspicions came from Xiao Wu, another Ruyi Pavilion member, leading them to conclude Xiao Wu had been bribed.
Suddenly, a skirmish broke out as Wu Baiqi, fearing for Fu Rong's safety, engaged Uncle San in a sword fight. Fu Rong intervened, stopping them and sending a reluctant Wu Baiqi to wait outside. Uncle San then explained that he and General Zhenbei’s son were sworn brothers. He had come to the capital to help the general and had already discovered that an internal mole had leaked Dayu's defense map to Xuan Han.
Their plan was to apprehend the mole during their next meeting with a spy. Ashamed of her doubts, Fu Rong offered to help, hoping to prove Ruyi Pavilion's true intentions to Duke Su. At the palace, Xu Jin received a secret letter from Duke Huai, confirming he would follow Xu Jin's plan for a coordinated attack at Jiuli. Xu Jin knew he couldn't approach the Emperor yet, as it would only deepen suspicions of collusion.
Soon, disastrous news arrived: Jiuli had fallen under the command of "rebel Dou Yan," and Duke Huai had been shot by an arrow from Dou Yan himself. Enraged and coughing up blood, the Emperor ordered Duke An to arrest Dou Yan's entire family and execute them the next day. However, Duke An's forces found General Zhenbei's residence empty, save for two female decoys.
Realizing he'd been outmaneuvered, a furious Duke An reported back, and the suspicious Emperor ordered him to search Duke Su's residence. That search also yielded nothing. Xu Jin knew the Emperor now suspected him and that hiding the general's family was only a temporary solution. As Princess Consort of Qingping prayed for Duke Huai's safe return, news of a decisive victory at the border arrived.
The "attack" on Duke Huai had been a ruse; the arrow he was "shot" with actually contained Jiuli's defense map. Duke Huai feigned a serious injury to lull the Xuan Han forces into complacency. That night, General Zhenbei launched a surprise attack from within the city while Duke Huai's army stormed the gates, leading to a crushing defeat for Xuan Han. The Emperor, realizing he had nearly executed a loyal general, was overcome with relief and guilt.
He praised Duke Su for his great contribution and immediately permitted General Zhenbei's family to return home. A follow-up letter from the border confirmed the presence of a traitor who had leaked the original defense map. Meanwhile, Fu Rong and Uncle San's group tracked the Xuan Han spy to a teahouse, where he met with Zhong Rui, Duke Cheng's personal guard. The spy demanded to meet Duke Cheng in person the next day.
This confirmed Duke Cheng was the mole, colluding with the enemy for money even while confined. They decided they needed more direct evidence to capture him. Elsewhere, the Emperor and Consort Shu were on an incognito trip to a temple. When their carriage stopped, they decided to walk. As they strolled, they were approached by a teahouse owner boasting about his rare tea, just as Duke Cheng arrived at the same location for his clandestine meeting.
