Blossoms in Adversity Episode 24 Recap, Plot

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Gu Yanxi returned to the Hua residence to bid farewell to Hua Zhi. To his surprise, Hua Zhi was also heading north. He was delighted that both of them were going to the northern military camp. Gu Chengtai gave Gu Yanxi a thick cloak, and this scene was witnessed by the Sixth Prince, who knelt on the ground timidly, not daring to make a sound. Gu Chengtai brushed his sleeves and left.

From Changqing, it was learned that the Sixth Prince’s biological mother had been a palace maid who died many years ago. He had never been favored by Gu Chengtai, and when he was five or six years old, he mistakenly wandered into the imprisoned Crown Prince’s Jicui Palace, which only deepened Gu Chengtai’s dislike for him. Though a prince, he was dressed in rags, dirty and disheveled.

The mastermind behind the scenes was familiar with the operations of the Qixiu Division, so they arranged an ambush along the road to the north, intending to assassinate Gu Yanxi. Hua Zhi wanted to make a cotton robe for Gu Yanxi, but her sewing skills were limited. Shen Huan came to the Hua residence to find Shao Yao and gave her some dried toads he had prepared. Shao Yao was delighted.

As a meteor streaked across the sky, Shao Yao wished to become a little smarter, and Shen Huan made the same wish. Hua Zhi entrusted the household to Xia Jin’e, hired armed escorts for the journey, and brought along Uncle Zhong. They traveled under the guise of a merchant caravan. Gu Yanxi had Chen Qing and Li Hou accompany them, under the pretense that the Qixiu Division was monitoring the Hua family. Leaving home, the world felt vast and open.

Hua Zhi rode her horse at full gallop, with Gu Yanxi close behind. Hua Zhi said it was her first time leading everyone on a journey, and suddenly she felt like she could run faster and farther—this gave her a sense of freedom. Seeing her so joyful, Gu Yanxi was happy as well. The caravan moved in grand formation, while the assassins hid nearby, silently observing.

They had been ordered to kill the commissioner and believed Hua Zhi’s group was a merchant convoy, familiar with the hired escorts, so they held back. After setting up camp, Hua Zhi happily ran to the riverbank to catch fish. Gu Yanxi didn’t stop her and instead went to help. That night, the two sat by the river. Hua Zhi said she had truly been happy lately.

Though uncertain of what lay ahead, she was content to have journeyed this far with him. After hearing this, Gu Yanxi pulled Hua Zhi into his arms. The next day, strong winds blew, and the farther north they went, the colder it became. Gu Yanxi gave Hua Zhi the cloak to wear.

Hua Zhi said she had a way for them both to stay warm—she had Gu Yanxi put on the cloak, then slipped inside it with him, and they rode one horse together. Along the way, everyone worked together to overcome the hardships. As they neared Kunshan, they passed through a valley that was ideal for an ambush, but they had no choice but to go through.

Gu Yanxi had Hua Zhi return to the carriage while he led the way ahead. As expected, a group of bandits blocked the road. After Gu Yanxi captured the bandit leader Niu Heng, Hua Zhi got out of the carriage and said she was the head of the family and that Gu Yanxi was her live-in husband. The bandits had been forced into a life of crime, so after accepting Hua Zhi’s money and clothes, they were very grateful.

Hua Zhi told them that if they were interested in making an honest living, they could travel south with them when they returned. The snow grew heavier, and Hua Zhi developed chilblains on her hands, but fortunately, Shao Yao had ointment. The next day, they arrived in Sanbaicheng. Gu Yanxi parted from Hua Zhi in advance, saying he was heading to the yamen. Hua Zhi led the group into Sanbaicheng.

When Hua Pingyang heard, he rushed over but took a heavy fall. Hua Zhi helped her fourth uncle up. Seeing him in tattered clothes, she felt deeply distressed. She showed him portraits of Wu Yuniang and their daughter. Hua Pingyang burst into tears, overwhelmed with joy. When Hua Yizheng heard that someone from the Hua family had arrived, he hurriedly got out of bed.

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