Blossom Episode 3 Recap
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Song Mo led his brothers in a surprise attack on the pirate ships of the Eastern Yu people and successfully forced them to reveal their base on Zhou Island. Filled with enthusiasm, Song Mo immediately proposed attacking Zhou Island to leave his name in history. The residents of Futing were filled with joy, and when they heard that the Dingguo Army had returned victorious, they lined the streets to welcome them.
Young General Song Mo had led his troops to conquer Zhou Island and achieved a significant victory. Yan Chaoqing suddenly reported to Song Mo that Song Yichun, the Duke of England and Song Mo’s father, had arrived. In the military camp, Song Yichun had been tied up by Jiang Meisun for delaying military affairs and was about to be whipped. At that moment, Song Mo returned.
Having achieved a great victory against the odds with limited supplies, he offered to take the punishment in his father’s place. Others also pleaded on his behalf. Jiang Meisun, while heartbroken, ordered ten lashes for Song Mo. He knew all along that Song Mo had launched the sudden attack on Zhou Island to plead for his father’s sake. As Jiang Meisun applied medicine to Song Mo’s wounds, he regretted marrying his sister to Song Yichun.
He also pointed out that Song Mo’s daring assault on Zhou Island was to save his father, lamenting the misfortune of having such a father. Zhao Si's daughter, Zhao Zhangru, prayed daily for prosperity and wealth. Dou Zhao, however, dismissed such prayers, stating it was better to rely on her. She predicted the pirates would be wiped out this year, leading to significant profits. Zhao Zhangru teased Dou Zhao, calling her a "female Zhuge Liang.
" Dou Zhao, in turn, joked about Zhao Zhangru’s failure to find a husband this year. As the two sisters playfully argued, the maid, Susu, came with good news, and they teased her too, causing Susu to drop her silver notes into the water. They stopped their antics to dry the notes. Susu praised Dou Zhao for her foresight, noting that the goods they stockpiled last year, such as tea and silk, had risen in value.
She believed Futing would grow even more prosperous. However, Dou Zhao decided to sell all the goods and ships, predicting that after the pirates were eradicated, the local officials would increase taxes, making business less profitable. Zhao Zhangru, fully trusting Dou Zhao, joked that if Dou Zhao became the richest person in town, her stepmother and the Marquis of Jining's family would beg to propose marriage.
Suddenly, a messenger from the Dou family arrived, claiming Dou Shiying was gravely ill and wished to see his daughter. Dou Zhao initially refused but agreed after receiving a nod of approval from her mentor, Chen Qushui. When Song Mo returned home, he brought a battle sword as a gift for his younger brother. Song Yichun, however, continued to belittle Song Mo, particularly resenting Jiang Meisun’s attitude toward him. Song Yichun accused Jiang Meisun of targeting him intentionally.
Jiang Huisun, hoping to ease tensions, comforted her son and persuaded her husband while hurrying to the kitchen to cook Song Mo’s favorite dishes. Despite her efforts, Song Yichun kept complaining. When Song Mo defended Jiang Meisun, Song Yichun angrily questioned whose son he truly was. Feeling frustrated, Song Mo wandered the streets. Watching a father accompany his child reminded him of how kind his father was to his younger brother, deepening his feelings of loneliness.
On the bustling street, a storyteller was performing a shadow play of Records of the Enlightened Age. Unintentionally, Song Mo found himself near the scene. He picked up a mask and put it on. At the same time, Dou Zhao descended from her carriage, returning to her family home, where she noticed the guests invited for the day's banquet were all children of high-ranking officials. Her younger sister, Dou Ming, rushed to greet her, noticing Dou Zhao’s plain attire.
Dou Ming tried to persuade her to change, but Wang Yingxue interrupted and urged them to meet the guests. Despite Dou Ming's reluctance, she followed her mother’s orders. Dou Shiying and his brother, Dou Laowu, came out with the guests. Dou Laowu publicly criticized Dou Zhao for dressing plainly, comparing her to Dou Ming’s maid. Dou Zhao, however, explained her simplicity as intentional, pointing out that due to the recent wars, even the emperor and empress practiced frugality.
As officials, they should set an example. Dou Laowu, realizing his oversight, praised her observation. Dou Shiying immediately ordered Dou Ming to change her attire and replaced the lanterns in the mansion with simpler ones. Dou Zhao’s remarks also caught Wu Shan’s attention. Under the magnolia tree, Dou Zhao admired the blossoms, which were especially vibrant this year. Dou Shiying explained that he personally tended the tree to restore its bloom.
Dou Zhao bluntly revealed that her earlier remarks about frugality were deliberate. In reality, her plain attire was because her mother’s death anniversary was approaching. She also exposed the true purpose of the banquet—to present the Dou family's daughters to potential suitors. She declared that she would not be used to secure court alliances, urging them to pin their hopes on Dou Ming instead. This left Dou Shiying feeling deeply remorseful.
Dou Zhao overheard several young men mocking them, calling Zhao Zhangru a “sugarcane tail” and describing Dou Zhao as a wealthy target. Furious, Dou Zhao deliberately spilled water on them and threw some coins to attract Wu Shan’s attention. Wu Shan avoided the commotion but noticed Dou Zhao’s presence, which further increased his admiration for her.
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