Blossom Episode 32 Recap
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Dou Shiying beat the drum to appeal for justice for Song Mo, but he was met with opposition from Dou Shishu. Over the years, Dou Shiying had been controlled by Dou Shishu, tirelessly serving him. However, Dou Shiying now refused to continue down the wrong path. He was unwilling to see Dou Zhao, Song Mo, and the common people sacrificed.
Breaking off his brotherly ties with Dou Shishu, he demanded that Dou Shishu stab him three times to repay the debt of upbringing. Song Han barged into Ji Yong's room, only to find a small dog on the bed. Ji Yong mocked him, saying Song Han was like a dog that bit everyone it encountered. In the prison, Song Mo was tortured by Wang Ge.
Chen Jia persuaded Wang Ge not to leave himself with a reputation for extracting confessions through coercion. Though Wang Ge was dissatisfied with Chen Jia's advice, he understood that Song Mo was resilient and ceased the physical torture. Instead, he used a drug to smoke Song Mo, plunging him into a state of inner conflict and struggle. Song Mo seemed to see visions of Jiang Huisun and Jiang Meisun.
Wang Ge believed that stirring Song Mo’s emotions would deepen the poison of resentment and hatred, causing him unbearable pain. Dou Zhao, in her unconscious state, kept calling out Song Mo's name. Meanwhile, Song Mo fainted in his cell. When he woke, he saw a ray of sunlight streaming through the window and envisioned Dou Zhao walking toward him. They smiled at each other before he fell unconscious again.
In his dream, he saw a white-haired youth and a girl from his past, but this time, their faces were clear. An arrow flew toward him, but Song Mo reached out, transforming it into petals of purple flowers. Both smiled peacefully. In reality, Dou Zhao regained consciousness. Zhao Zhangru and Madam Cui, who had been caring for her, were overjoyed and told her that Ji Yong had brought her there.
They reassured Dou Zhao that Song Mo would be safe, the emperor was not foolish, and her child was unharmed. Hearing that all was well with her loved ones, Dou Zhao lay down again, gazing at the Ninefold Purple flowers outside the window with a smile. Dou Shiying continued to beat the drum to appeal for justice. Wang Ge seized the drumstick, so Dou Shiying used his fists instead. Fortunately, the crown prince arrived in time and scolded Wang Ge.
Dou Shiying begged the prince not to wrongfully accuse Song Mo. In court, the emperor was too ill to attend, and the empress acted as regent. The crown prince accused Prince Qing of corruption and amassing private wealth, presenting a petition signed by the people calling for a thorough investigation of the case involving the silver house. The empress dismissed it as interference in state affairs.
At that moment, Shude entered the hall, insisting on an investigation to preserve the royal family's honor. Many ministers supported her, arguing that examining the accounts was justified. Unable to refute them, the empress reluctantly agreed. After court, the empress was furious and worried that her son might be implicated. Minister Mu suggested finding a scapegoat, and the empress decided that Dou Shishu, who had been promoted by Shude, would be the perfect candidate to take the fall.
Dou Shishu realized he might become a scapegoat, but he remained calm. He believed the Dou family would not fall, and Dou Shiying would eventually rise to the position of chief minister. Dou Shishu even offered to do one last favor for Shude. Later, Dou Shishu held a knife to the princess's neck when Wang Ge came to arrest him.
Dou Shiying arrived, trying to persuade Dou Shishu to surrender, but Dou Shishu publicly severed all ties with Dou Shiying, declaring that they had nothing to do with each other. Wang Ge ordered a volley of arrows to kill Dou Shishu. Dou Shishu used his body to shield Shude. As he lay dying in her arms, he asked Shude to return to her fief, eat more fruit when it ripened, and think of him.
Dou Shishu died, and his smoking pipe fell to the ground. Shude cried out his name in grief. Madam Cui visited Dou Shiying, worried that he might collapse under the weight of his guilt. Dou Shiying suddenly realized he must take on the burden of protecting the entire Dou family and prevent the crown prince from being accused of harboring corruption.
Madam Cui advised Dou Shiying to present her commendations and Dou Zhao's accomplishments as evidence of the family's contributions to the court. The empress, cornered, accused Song Mo of dereliction of duty and released him from Zhaoyu Prison. He was confined to the Yizhi Hall to await punishment. Dou Zhao and Song Mo were locked in Yizhi Hall together, with the Golden Guard unable to enter. Their guards were replaced by the Shadow Guard.
Dou Zhao realized this was a form of protection. She reassured Song Mo that they had done all they could and could now enjoy a few days of peace, waiting for the flowers to bloom. Song Han suggested to Prince Qing that Song Mo be killed. Ji Yong remained silent but disapproved of Song Han's behavior. Prince Qing agreed to the suggestion and decided it was time to act.
After Song Han left, Prince Qing asked Ji Yong for his opinion. Ji Yong did not oppose Song Han's actions against Song Mo, reasoning that whether or not Song Mo died, the conflict would not implicate Prince Qing. Prince Qing also noticed that Ji Yong disliked Song Han because of Dou Zhao. Miao Ansu and Su Yan distributed porridge to the people.
On the surface, Miao Ansu was fulfilling her duty as a princess, but in reality, it was to ease her conscience over Song Han's killings. While distributing porridge, a disheveled man saw Miao Ansu and fled in terror, unsettling her. Song Han was in his room reprimanding a subordinate for failing to capture a carriage driver. Just as he was about to kill the subordinate with a sword, Miao Ansu entered.
Song Han immediately changed his demeanor, allowing the subordinate to leave with his sword. Toward Miao Ansu, he was exceedingly gentle. Su Yan told Song Han that Miao Ansu had nearly fainted earlier, but Miao Ansu interrupted her. Song Han, concerned for Miao Ansu's health, wanted to call for a doctor, but she stopped him, and he complied. Miao Ansu told Song Han that Dou Zhao had a 70% share in his profits.
If she could renegotiate the terms, she hoped Song Han would spare Dou Zhao. She believed Dou Zhao would not harm them. Song Han agreed to talk to Dou Zhao. However, when Miao Ansu met with Dou Zhao, she did not discuss renegotiating profits. Instead, she asked Dou Zhao for guidance. Dou Zhao advised her to seek out Chen Jia. Chen Jia captured the carriage driver and brought him before Miao Ansu, forcing him to explain why he had fled. The driver revealed that Song Han had been hunting him because of Anping.
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