Blossom Episode 4 Recap
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Dou Zhao and Song Mo both unknowingly entered the same theater to watch a play. Separated only by a screen, they each expressed their interpretations of the play. Eventually, they removed the screen to see whose understanding was more accurate. To their surprise, the play turned out to be neither a tragedy nor a happy ending. In their conversation, Song Mo revealed his inner conflict between familial affection and moral principles.
Dou Zhao, seeing through his thoughts, advised him to separate the two: to be a son behind closed doors and to follow reason in public matters. On stage, a riddle-guessing game began, drawing a crowd. Dou Zhao repeatedly guessed correctly. Song Mo, amazed by her ability even to identify weaponry, jokingly suspected she was disguised as a man. Dou Zhao retorted with a smile, asserting that women are no less capable than men.
Though both were wearing masks, it felt as if they could see each other clearly. They answered every riddle correctly until, during the last question, Song Mo hesitated. Memories of feeling like an outsider in his family surfaced—watching his father show kindness only to his younger brother. Lost in thought, he missed his chance to answer, and Dou Zhao seized the victory. As Song Mo left, Dou Zhao observed his departing figure and pondered his thoughts.
She asked Su Xin to send the prize lantern to him along with a letter. Song Mo was surprised by Dou Zhao’s perceptiveness. When Yan Chaoqing later visited him, he noticed a scented sachet tied to Song Mo’s waist and realized it must have accidentally come from Dou Zhao during their encounter. He decided to return it in the future. Shortly after Dou Zhao left the theater, she was ambushed and taken to an abandoned temple by Pang Kunbai.
Pang Kunbai had malicious intentions toward her, but Dou Zhao had anticipated this and prepared accordingly. Her men captured Pang Kunbai, killed several of his subordinates, and planned to hand him over to the authorities. Just then, Yuan Tong arrived, kicked Pang Kunbai away, and urged him to flee. Su Xin was puzzled by Yuan Tong's actions, wondering why he would help Pang Kunbai escape.
Pang Kunbai hurriedly returned to report to Wang Yingxue, who was revealed to be his aunt and the mastermind behind the plot. Yuan Tong, leading Dou Zhao and her people, searched Wang Yingxue’s room and found Pang Kunbai hiding there. Dou Zhao praised Yuan Tong’s resourcefulness, noting that reporting the case to the authorities would likely have been ineffective due to the Wang family's influence. However, exposing the matter on the spot left Wang Yingxue with no room to maneuver.
Dou Shiying furiously reprimanded Wang Yingxue in private. Wang Yingxue tearfully lamented that ever since Zhao Guqiu’s death, Dou Shiying had blamed everything on her. She argued that she had been entirely devoted to the Dou family. Seeing her distress, Dou Shiying softened and consoled her. Meanwhile, Dou Ming arrived and attempted to mediate between her mother and Dou Zhao, but Wang Yingxue dismissed her daughter as useless.
She regretted leaving her daughter to be raised by others, feeling it led to her own lack of male heirs and a lifetime of conflict. Tearfully, Dou Ming begged her mother not to take risks on her behalf. Wang Yingxue reassured her that everything she did was for Dou Ming’s future. Her dowry and background would be essential for survival; otherwise, she would always live cautiously. Later, Dou Shiying caught up with Dou Zhao and blamed himself for her constant grievances.
Dou Zhao brushed it off, saying she had grown accustomed to it. Watching her walk away, Dou Shiying’s guilt deepened. Yuan Tong stayed at the manor, and Dou Zhao personally cooked for him. When asked how they met, Dou Zhao thought of Ji Yong, the monk from her past life, but she lied, saying they met at a temple. Cui Shi’s illness worsened, but due to gender propriety, she refused treatment.
Yuan Tong took her pulse and determined it wasn’t serious. With Dou Zhao’s persuasion, Cui Shi agreed to treatment and gradually recovered, for which Dou Zhao felt deeply grateful. Yuan Tong asked for Dou Zhao’s perspective on life, to which she replied that death is inevitable, so one must make the most of life and help others if possible.
Images of her past life flashed in her mind, and she decided to learn medicine from Yuan Tong, who readily agreed and began teaching her the art of healing. Cui Shi noticed the closeness between Ji Yong and Dou Zhao, feeling comforted but also aware that their relationship could never blossom. Ji Yong soon prepared to leave for his imperial examination, bidding farewell to Dou Zhao.
She couldn’t understand why someone so talented as Ji Yong would eventually choose to become a monk. Meanwhile, the common people suffered greatly from hunger. Song Mo raided corrupt officials’ homes, uncovering hidden treasures behind walls. Knowing Song Mo’s reputation, some officials voluntarily surrendered their wealth. However, Eunuch Ding disapproved of Song Mo’s actions and complained to Jiang Meisun, who took full responsibility, asserting that the people’s suffering took precedence over all else.
Dou Zhao, too, organized efforts to repair a dam, fearing it might collapse due to relentless rain. She assured Cui Shi that she would be safe at the manor. Elsewhere, Song Mo gave a jade hairpin he had taken from a prisoner to a little girl, telling her to exchange it for food. However, the girl accidentally dropped the hairpin and was nearly struck by a carriage. Song Mo saved her but was injured by the carriage’s cargo, losing consciousness.
At the same moment, Dou Zhao felt a sharp pain in her chest. While unconscious, Song Mo dreamed of the masked girl and the flower behind her ear. Upon waking, he examined the scented sachet. Legend had it that Emperor Xuanzong used such a sachet to dream of Yang Guifei when he missed her. Song Mo believed the girl had saved his life. While Dou Zhao tended to refugees, Wu Shan also assisted the people.
Amid the crowd, the two exchanged smiles. That night, Dou Zhao dreamed of Song Mo and woke up startled. Su Xin reported that a group claiming to be merchants had arrived at the manor, seeking shelter. However, their hands were calloused, raising Chen Qushui’s suspicions. Uneasy, Dou Zhao asked Su Xin to invite Chen Qushui for a discussion.
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