Yummy Yummy Yummy Episode 28 Recap
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Shen Shaoguang presented her newly developed snacks to the Princess, who found the biluo interesting. Shen Shaoguang explained how she and her father, Shen Jianshe, created new flavors like the cream cherry biluo, made with milk, eggs, and butter, and a crab stick made from fish paste. She shared her father's philosophy that "people's hearts will change" over a thousand years, potentially leading to the loss of traditional delicacies, but continuous innovation could preserve them.
The Princess appreciated this innovative thinking, believing it contributed to Shen's Diner's success. However, the Princess's true desire was for Shen Shaoguang's "Slap-the-Heartbreaker" drink. She personally prepared the drink, expressing her frustration and anger at Pei Fei for continuously ignoring her and declining invitations. Moments later, a servant arrived with urgent news: Lin Yan had been impeached for overstepping his authority and suspended by the Prince. Shen Shaoguang, shocked, immediately rushed to the Capital Prefecture.
At the Capital Prefecture, after the court session, Chancellor Meng visited Lin Yan through the backyard to avoid being seen. He cautioned Lin Yan about the dangers faced by those demoted and out of favor, reminding him that few ever made a comeback. He implied that Lin Yan, being alone and fearless, was an easy target.
Chancellor Meng then openly suggested that Lin Yan "choose a good tree to perch on" by marrying his granddaughter, assuring him that as his grandson-in-law, Lin Yan would "never be demoted again." Lin Yan thanked him for his consideration but did not accept the offer. Lin Yan then addressed his subordinates, telling them to return to their duties, acknowledging that frequent changes in leadership in the Capital Prefecture hindered their promotions.
He offered to arrange transfers for them if he couldn't overcome his current predicament, even suggesting promotions for some, such as Cheng Hu becoming a Sheriff and Xu Erlang joining the Ministry of Justice. However, his loyal subordinates, including Zhao Jiu, refused, stating they only wished to follow him and had never feared with him as their leader, vowing to stand by him. As Lin Yan left the Capital Prefecture, he found Shen Shaoguang waiting for him outside Shen's Diner.
She offered him some of their new biluo flavors. Observing his demeanor, she gently inquired if his sudden suspension was related to the case and if Prince Zhao was behind it. She confessed she had learned the news at the Princess's mansion but kept it from her family to spare them worry. Shen Shaoguang tried to encourage him, suggesting that his opponents' actions proved he was on the right track.
Lin Yan, however, expressed concern for the Shen family, noting that their familial connection to him might bring them trouble. He advised them to prioritize their own safety. Shen Shaoguang firmly rejected this, stating that family wouldn't prioritize self-preservation when one of their own was in danger.
She then revealed a crucial piece of information: Yu San, their new chef, was an agent for Prince Zhao, coerced into leaking information that led to the trap at Yunlai Tavern because Prince Zhao held his parents hostage in Fenglin Town. She believed that if his parents were rescued, Yu San would willingly testify against Prince Zhao. Lin Yan asked if Yu San could be trusted, and Shen Shaoguang, confident in her judgment of people, assured him he could.
Lin Yan accepted her assessment, declaring he would handle the matter and head to Fenglin Town. As Shen Shaoguang prepared to leave, she realized she had more to say to Lin Yan and, despite the pouring rain, hurried back to Yunshui Manor. Lin Yan, in his solitude, was tormented by flashbacks. He vividly remembered being rescued by Prince Zhao, who he believed was his father.
Prince Zhao had taken him in as an adopted son, giving him the name "Yan," and later personally oversaw his martial arts training, ensuring he was taught by renowned masters after he and Liu Chang fell ill while wandering. Prince Zhao appeared to be a benevolent and upright figure, instilling in him values of loyalty and righteousness.
Lin Yan understood that Prince Zhao's affection stemmed from his resemblance to Prince Zhao's deceased eldest son, Li Sheng, both names carrying the meaning of "brightness," and even his courtesy name, "Anran," had originally been intended for Li Sheng.
Despite his profound gratitude for Prince Zhao's care and guidance, Lin Yan was overwhelmed by the horrific truth: this adoptive father, who had nurtured him for seventeen years with such pretense of benevolence, was the same man responsible for the massacre of his entire family, his hands stained with their blood. He wondered how many other innocent lives Prince Zhao had similarly destroyed. Shen Shaoguang found Lin Yan distraught in the rain.
She gently pointed out his unusual calmness throughout the recent revelations and encouraged him to unburden himself, offering herself as a confidante. After Lin Yan poured out his anguish and hatred, Shen Shaoguang consoled him. She highlighted that his survival for seventeen years under Prince Zhao's roof, protected by his resemblance to Li Sheng, was a blessing. Had he known the truth earlier, the constant deception would have caused immense suffering, potentially stripping him of the capacity for joy.
She emphasized that his family and hers wished for him to live beyond mere revenge. Now, with the truth revealed, he possessed the ability to defend himself and confront the villain, which was a cause for celebration. Observing her genuine concern, Lin Yan, calling her "Jicai," promised to resolve all matters and vowed to protect her. Once everything was settled, he would formally propose marriage.
However, Shen Shaoguang, feeling the weight of her own secret, replied that she shouldn't be the one he proposed to. Lin Yan recalled his earlier conversation with Chancellor Meng, where he rejected the marriage proposal, stating that it belittled both him and the Chancellor's granddaughter, and that he had his own way to resolve his issues.
He had also privately affirmed his commitment, resolving that he would not be engaged to anyone other than her, despite affectionately thinking of her as a "fraudster." Back in the present, Lin Yan confessed his inability to understand Shen Shaoguang's thoughts but declared that losing her would mean he would "never find peace in my life." He asked her in return about her feelings.
This prompted Shen Shaoguang to finally reveal her long-held secret: she, along with her family, hailed from a place called "Future Village," a thousand years in the future, a place with marvels like dishwashers and equality for all. She explained that Yunshui Manor was their ancestral home, and an unforeseen event had transported them to this era.
She admitted that she initially pretended to be his fiancée to gain access to Yunshui Manor, hoping to find a way back to her own time, a quest that had ultimately failed. She further clarified that he, Lin Yan, was her true ancestor, and their ancestral home, Yunshui Manor, was in fact his.
Her grandfather, in her time, had recounted stories of their ancestors, which were actually Lin Yan's own history, allowing her to know so much about him, including his surname, Cui, and enabled her deception. Lin Yan found her story absurd and impossible, but Shen Shaoguang offered proof: the secret lock on the study door, which he could not open but she could, because it originated from her future era.
Upon returning to Shen's Diner, Shen Shaoguang began an intense, non-stop cleaning spree, attempting to numb her emotional pain. Shen Shaojie remarked to his family how exceptionally clean the diner had become. Shen Jianshe worried about his daughter's health, especially after she'd been caught in the rain. However, Li Fengxia intervened, saying Shen Shaoguang needed to vent.
She wisely observed that adults often punish themselves when distressed, recalling Shen Jianshe's similar behavior after his wife's passing, trusting that their daughter would find her way through it. Meanwhile, Lin Yan was seen searching his study and finally retrieved the small ruler engraved with Shen Shaoguang's name.
Liu Chang arrived to report his findings: by befriending the Jinwu Guards, he learned that a Yunlai Tavern cart had departed the city late at night on the very day Zhao Xunzhi disappeared. The guards had permitted this unusual night exit because a palace eunuch, backed by Noble Consort Dou, was involved. Lin Yan immediately concluded that Zhao Xunzhi "must have been on that cart."
That night, Lin Yan secretly tracked a Yunlai Tavern supply cart and overheard workers discussing the urgent need to transport goods to "Fenglin Town" by morning. Lin Yan recognized the name, saying "Fenglin Town again," and realized it was Prince Zhao's primary stronghold for covert operations. He decided to seek an audience with the Emperor the following morning, after which he would proceed to Fenglin Town, instructing Liu Chang to remain in Yong'an to safeguard the Shen family.
The next morning, Shen Shaojie arrived at Lin Yan's study, eager to continue his "mole career" and confident in his "talents." Liu Chang informed him that Lin Yan had already departed for Fenglin Town. Shen Shaojie, surprised, then asserted that he was intimately familiar with Fenglin Town, having "struggled to survive" there, knowing "every inch of that land" and its customs. He insisted that no one was better suited to assist Lin Yan than he was.
Liu Chang attempted to dissuade Shen Shaojie, reminding him of Lin Yan's explicit instructions to protect the Shen family and even sought Shen Shaoguang's help to stop her brother. However, Shen Shaoguang, resolute, declared that she too would go to Fenglin Town to help Lin Yan. Lin Yan successfully infiltrated a courtyard in Fenglin Town. Following secret symbols, he located an underground chamber, where he discovered a large cache of weapons and salt.
To his relief, Zhao Xunzhi was also held captive there. Lin Yan quickly freed Zhao Xunzhi, who confirmed he was unharmed and that other hostages, including Yu San's parents, were also held elsewhere in Fenglin Town. As they emerged, Li Ang was waiting.
Li Ang mocked Lin Yan, asserting his superior understanding of Lin Yan compared to Lu Yun, and ordered his soldiers to kill the man whom Prince Zhao had only spared due to his resemblance to Li Ang's eldest brother, Li Sheng. Lin Yan and Zhao Xunzhi bravely fought the overwhelming number of soldiers. Li Ang personally intervened, declaring he would "personally disable" Lin Yan and parade him before Prince Zhao.
During their intense duel, Lin Yan gained the upper hand, allowing him to create an opening and escape with Zhao Xunzhi. They fled through the night, eventually reaching a forest outside the town the following morning, where they encountered Shen Shaoguang and Shen Shaojie. Exhausted, Lin Yan collapsed into Shen Shaoguang's arms.
He weakly conveyed to Shen Shaoguang that Yu San's parents were held in a different location in Fenglin Town, and Mentor Zhao knew their whereabouts, requesting that Cheng Hu be sent with others to rescue them. Shen Shaoguang reassured him that Liu Chang was close behind and urged him to hold on and not fall asleep.
