Blossom Episode 13 Recap
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Dou Zhao had already guessed Song Mo’s intentions and prepared medicine for him, which could temporarily restore 70% of his strength, though it might leave lasting health issues. Song Mo, undeterred, took the medicine. He then brought up some things he had said to the masked girl at the opera. Dou Zhao avoided his gaze and simply told him that distinguishing truth from falsehood was not important.
Song Mo leaned in to examine her closely but found no pink flower behind her neck, confirming his disappointment that she was not the girl he sought. Dou Zhao stood up and left, preparing some items for him. When Song Yichun heard that the seriously injured individual had escaped, he immediately ordered his trained assassins to return. As Dou Zhao sent Song Mo off, he confided his feelings to her.
He knew his actions would likely result in infamy, yet even if he died, he wanted to prove what was right or wrong. As long as even one person believed in him, it would be worth it. Dou Zhao candidly replied that she would wait for Song Mo to return and would always support his decisions. Song Mo was comforted by her words. As Song Mo departed, he suddenly noticed white powder on his hand.
Realizing that Dou Zhao was the masked girl and had covered the flower to avoid influencing his decisions, Song Mo was overcome with emotion. He shouted into the house, declaring that if he survived, he would return for Dou Zhao. Song Yichun sat alone in his residence, waiting for Song Mo to return. He knew Song Mo was someone who repaid grudges without fail.
Dressed in mourning attire, Song Mo led his followers to storm Song Yichun’s residence, engaging in a fierce battle with the assassins as he demanded the whereabouts of his people. Meanwhile, in the ancestral hall, two elders of the Song family awaited. Hearing the commotion outside, they rushed out only to find Yan Chaoqing and his men.
Standing at the entrance, Yan Chaoqing warned them that staying in the hall would keep them alive, but stepping outside would lead to death. One person tried to test his resolve and was beheaded on the spot, terrifying the others into staying put. Lu Zheng awaited Song Mo’s arrival and informed him that the brothers had been coerced into leaving their fingerprints but had bitten their fingers to avoid compliance.
They entrusted their identity tokens to Lu Ming, asking him to take care of Song Mo in their stead. Overwhelmed with grief, Song Mo collapsed to the ground. As lightning flashed and thunder roared, Song Yichun, feeling uneasy, stepped outside and found numerous corpses at his door. However, he laughed, convinced that Song Mo wouldn’t dare take further action, as the emperor would not tolerate internal strife. Song Mo questioned his younger brother about who had been treating their mother.
His brother revealed that it was the Empress who had introduced a physician, but their mother’s condition only worsened afterward. Confronting Song Yichun, Song Mo severed ties between father and son. He declared that he had already repaid the debt of blood and kinship through the punishments he endured and the suffering he bore. Song Yichun accused Song Mo of causing such a commotion to publicly secure his position as heir.
Song Mo retorted that he had never relied on the Duke of England’s household since joining the army; he only wanted to give his mother a dignified farewell. He vowed to move to his grandfather’s old residence and cut all ties with Song Yichun. The Li Zhen tribe repeatedly violated the border, and Wu Ge’lao suggested sending Wang Xingyi to lead troops, but Dou Shishu opposed the idea, concerned that prolonged warfare would disrupt spring planting due to grain shortages.
Wu Ge’lao and his faction knelt in protest, pleading their case to the emperor. The emperor, coughing heavily, grew increasingly nostalgic for Jiang Meisun, lamenting that her presence would have easily resolved these matters. Song Mo personally buried the fallen soldiers of the Dingguo army and his mother, Jiang Meisun. However, rumors spread among the populace, accusing him of failing to attend his mother’s funeral and criticizing the simplicity of the arrangements.
Gu Yu, the Earl of Yunyang, took a group to deal with the gossipers, beating them in an alley. He then approached Song Mo, pledging his unwavering support. Song Mo was deeply moved by Gu Yu’s loyalty. After the burial, Song Mo and his followers remained focused on their mission. However, Song Mo suddenly collapsed from his injuries. Dou Zhao received word that Song Mo had secured his position as heir and felt reassured.
At the same time, Dou Shishu summoned Dou Zhao. Wang Yingxue had found a bloodstained garment in Dou Zhao’s possession, accusing her of secretly meeting with a man and subjecting her to punishment under the family’s rules. Dou Shishu intentionally leaked the news to Wu Shan, hoping he would act. Dou Shishu believed that if Wu Shan and Dou Zhao formed an alliance, it would be more beneficial than relying on Wei Tingyu.
After days of unconsciousness, Song Mo finally woke and learned of Dou Zhao’s punishment for supposedly meeting a man. Alarmed, he wanted to see her immediately. Yan Chaoqing informed Song Mo that Wu Shan had resolved the matter. That very day, Wu Shan stormed into the Dou family, claiming the bloodstained garment was his and demanding punishment in Dou Zhao’s stead. Dou Shishu seized the opportunity to have Wu Shan imprisoned.
In prison, people slandered Wu Shan, accusing him of speaking against the emperor, misusing his authority, and secretly meeting an official’s daughter. Dou Zhao, unwilling to let Wu Shan suffer, begged Dou Shishu to release him. She knew Dou Shishu intended to destroy the Wu family. Dou Shishu coldly warned her not to overreach and shut the door on her pleas, leaving Dou Zhao kneeling in pain.
When Dou Zhao heard that Song Mo had awakened, she hurried to rescue Wu Shan, fearing that Song Mo and Wu Shan might both lose their lives. At this time, Dou Shiying returned. Learning of Dou Zhao’s injuries, he rushed to see her, only to be turned away. After a decade apart, Dou Zhao had returned to her father’s side but had suffered repeated injuries and even confinement. Dou Shiying, guilt-ridden, resolved to lift Dou Zhao’s restrictions.
Dou Zhao, injured, ventured onto the streets and encountered Song Mo. The two hurried toward each other, each concerned for the other’s wellbeing—Song Mo for Dou Zhao’s injuries and Dou Zhao for the accusations against Song Mo. As Song Mo examined the wounds on Dou Zhao’s feet, she checked his pulse, concerned about his condition. Both quickly realized their mutual worry clouded their judgment and withdrew their hands.
They discussed the current situation, recognizing that the conflict with the Li Zhen tribe was at the heart of the crisis. Wu Ge’lao advocated for war, while the emperor was reluctant. Dou Shishu, understanding the emperor’s intentions, had dragged Wu Shan into the matter, knowing that the real issue lay between Wu Ge’lao and the emperor.
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