Blossom Episode 21 Recap
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Wei Tingzhen was quite satisfied with Dou Ming this time. Dou Ming explained that Wei Tingyu was supposed to retrieve his appointment from the Ministry of Personnel, but her grandfather had obtained it in advance. Now, Wei Tingyu only needed to meet with the Ministry officials briefly. Wei Tingzhen reminded Dou Ming to make sure Wei Tingyu didn’t forget about this. However, unbeknownst to her, Wei Tingyu had overheard their conversation.
When Dou Ming went to find Wei Tingyu, he had already packed his things. Claiming he had made plans with others to go sketching, he ignored Dou Ming’s desperate pleas. Wei Tingyu made it clear that he despised officialdom and asked Dou Ming not to change him. Helpless, Dou Ming could only watch as Wei Tingyu left, unable to do anything about it. While Dou Zhao was balancing the accounts, Song Mo sat nearby, feeling distressed at how hard she worked.
Dou Zhao revealed that she was the famous "Master Zhaoning" in the capital. Song Mo, aware that Zhaoning owned countless estates nationwide, was surprised to learn that this person was actually Dou Zhao. She recounted her struggles over the years, making Song Mo feel even more regretful for not always being by her side—and for bullying her when they first met.
Noticing that Dou Zhao seemed awkward using her right hand to write, Song Mo gently placed the pen in her left hand. He told her that in Yizhi Hall, she could live freely without adhering to strict rules. Seeing how upset Dou Zhao was, she jokingly suggested splitting half of her assets with Song Mo. But Song Mo declined, smiling as he joked that he feared her father would disapprove of him as a son-in-law.
Concerned about Dou Zhao’s exhaustion, Song Mo prepared a calming soup for her. However, by the time he returned, Dou Zhao was already asleep. He carried her to the bed, not realizing she still held a brush in her hand, which stained the bedding. The next morning, Song Mo got up early and specifically instructed the servants not to disturb Dou Zhao’s rest.
He arranged for nutritious food to be prepared for her and reminded them to replace the soiled bedding. The servants assumed that Song Mo and Dou Zhao had shared a room, happily speculating that a little heir would soon arrive. Rumors quickly spread, with some even claiming that twins were on the way. When Dou Zhao noticed how others were looking at her strangely, she learned of the rumors. She suspected Song Mo had deliberately played a prank on her.
In retaliation, she made him drink chicken soup endlessly. Song Mo soon regretted making too much of it. Hearing that Wei Tingyu had gone out and that Dou Ming had packed his belongings for him, Wei Tingzhen was furious and summoned Dou Ming for a scolding. Wei Tingzhen also took the opportunity to belittle both Dou Ming and Wang Yingxue. When Nanny Zhou spoke up in Dou Ming’s defense, she was slapped across the face.
Wei Tingzhen mocked Dou Ming for being useless, unable to contribute to the Wei family, and compared her unfavorably to Dou Zhao, who was both capable and wealthy. She lamented allowing the "swap" of brides and began finding ways to torment Dou Ming daily, forcing her to adhere to strict rules. This relentless stress led to Dou Ming suffering a miscarriage.
Initially, Wei Tingzhen felt guilty and fearful, but her nanny shifted the blame onto Dou Ming, claiming that Dou Ming had deliberately concealed her condition, which caused the miscarriage. Convinced of her own innocence, Wei Tingzhen went to confront Wang Yingxue. Meanwhile, Song Yichun, frustrated by his unclear accounts and jealous of Dou Zhao’s harmonious relationship with Song Mo, sent his steward Lü Zheng to investigate Dou Zhao again. This time, the results contradicted the earlier findings.
Dou Zhao was revealed to be not only a "female Zhuge Liang" but also the owner of countless estates, beloved and respected by the people for her care and generosity. This revelation angered Song Yichun so much that he fell ill. Dou Shiying visited Song Yichun, urging him to let go of his worries, focus on his health, and leave matters to the younger generation.
However, Song Yichun misunderstood, thinking Dou Shiying wanted him to pass the title of Duke of England to Song Mo. This infuriated him further. When he learned that Dou Zhao had personally prepared medicine for him, he even overturned the medicine bowl, fearing she might poison him. He ordered Lü Zheng to prepare his medicine instead. Dou Shiying visited Dou Zhao, relieved to see her current lifestyle. However, he also received news of Dou Ming’s miscarriage, which saddened him.
Dou Zhao sensed something was wrong and questioned him, and Dou Shiying told her the truth. Meanwhile, Wang Yingxue and Wei Tingzhen argued fiercely. Wei Tingzhen accused Wang Yingxue of orchestrating the bride swap, while Wang Yingxue blamed Wei Tingzhen for causing Dou Ming’s miscarriage. Wei Tingzhen retaliated by accusing Dou Ming of being cruel-hearted and harming her own child, suggesting that Dou Ming should divorce Wei Tingyu. Unsure how to respond, Wang Yingxue was relieved when Dou Zhao returned.
With just a few words, Dou Zhao rendered Wei Tingzhen speechless and even threatened to take her to the Sheng Tian Prefecture to settle the matter. Frightened, Wei Tingzhen pretended to fall ill. Wang Yingxue had no choice but to calm her down and postpone the discussion. Wang Yingxue believed that Dou Zhao’s concern was insincere, thinking that Dou Ming’s current situation was entirely Dou Zhao’s fault. Dou Zhao scolded Wang Yingxue for repaying kindness with resentment.
Unable to argue back, Wang Yingxue went to pick up Dou Ming, while Dou Zhao wandered to the magnolia tree, lost in thought and nearly falling. Song Mo, who had been secretly following her to ensure she wasn’t bullied, caught her in time. Seeing Dou Zhao’s commanding presence during the earlier confrontation, he admired her even more. Dou Zhao admitted that such conflicts within the household weren’t worth letting him witness.
Meanwhile, Wang Yingxue gave Nanny Zhou a considerable amount of money to buy supplements for Dou Ming and keep some for emergencies. A worried maid warned her that the money came from usurious loans intended for the Cangbei Gang, and if the gang wasn’t paid, they wouldn’t spare Wang Yingxue. Left with no choice, Wang Yingxue began looking for other ways to cover the shortfall.
Dou Zhao also visited Jining Marquis Manor to see Dou Ming, advising her not to stay with Wei Tingyu any longer. Dou Ming, however, bore no grudge against Wei Tingyu. She reminded Dou Zhao that she had long been warned that Wei Tingyu wasn’t a good husband and that Jining Marquis Manor wasn’t a good place. Yet, Dou Ming had insisted on marrying into the family. Dou Zhao urged Dou Ming to divorce, saying it was her best way out.
But Dou Ming asked her, “What would you do if one day the same thing happened with the heir of your household? ” This left Dou Zhao momentarily speechless. At that moment, Song Mo had already returned with Wei Tingyu. Kneeling outside the manor, Wei Tingyu repeatedly punished himself, begging for Dou Ming’s forgiveness. When Dou Zhao appeared, she slapped Wei Tingyu across the face, furious at his lack of resolve.
Seeing the divorce papers prepared by Dou Zhao, Wei Tingyu thought Dou Ming intended to leave him. He quickly admitted his mistakes and vowed to cut off all improper ties and protect Dou Ming moving forward.
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