Brocade Odyssey Episode 11 Recap, Plot

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Yang Jinglan came to find Ji Yingying. Seeing that he was injured, Ji Yingying hesitated for a moment. Yang Jinglan assumed she was worried about being implicated, but despite her outward denial, Ji Yingying quickly helped him treat his wound. Noticing a figurine on the table, Yang Jinglan learned that Ji Yingying planned to enter the brocade industry. She intended to collaborate with brocade households to sell brocade clothing. Yang Jinglan praised her ambition.

Using a curtain for privacy, Ji Yingying treated Yang Jinglan’s sword wound and noticed he seemed troubled. Yang Jinglan confided in her, saying that since becoming an official, he hadn’t felt at ease. He mentioned his mentor, Shen Jinguang, and expressed doubt that his death was due to illness. Ji Yingying became curious and began considering whether to collaborate with Yang Jinglan.

Yang Jinglan took out a strand of red silk he had retrieved from a corpse, but Ji Yingying immediately recognized it as fake—though it closely resembled authentic Shu Red Silk. She learned that Shen Jinguang had been investigating Ji Guinan’s murder before his death, leaving her unsure whether to trust the information. When Zhao Xiuyuan noticed the family nameplate had been replaced, he didn’t pursue the matter.

He believed that as long as he had power, he could protect those he cared about. Zhuge Hong, however, was worried and warned that Yang Jinglan must not deliver the Shu Red Silk to the palace. Yang Jinglan insisted on completing the task and instructed Zhuge Hong to search for an area near San Tan where blue wildflowers grew, suspecting it to be Niu Wuniang’s secret base.

Zhuge Hong feared Yang Jinglan was gambling with his life, especially since General Niu was returning to the city soon—a person even harder to deal with. General Niu entered the city with great fanfare, welcomed by Inspector Zhang and others who lined up to greet him.

Yu Shu informed Ji Yingying that Inspector Zhang was an informant for the Jiedushi (regional governor) and assured her that no matter how formidable General Niu was, he wouldn’t dare act recklessly in front of the Jiedushi. However, he also noted General Niu’s remarkable military achievements. Ji Yingying approached Yu Shu, confident in his integrity, and proposed a collaboration in brocade production. Yu Shu remarked that if Ji Yingying were a man, she would undoubtedly accomplish great things.

General Niu flew into a rage, scolding Niu Wuniang for arranging her marriage without permission. He pointed out that the Zhao family was no match for the Jiedushi. Niu Wuniang argued that by marrying into the Zhao family, she could restrain them and allow the Zhao family to rise as the Brocade King, enabling them to openly replace genuine Shu Red Silk with counterfeit products without being subordinate to the Jiedushi. General Niu thought she was being short-sighted.

Niu Wuniang assured him that she had incriminating evidence against Yang Jinglan and had already secured the true brocade house. General Niu, wanting to avoid complications, ordered her to handle the brocade house quickly but to leave Yang Jinglan alone for now. Zhao Xiuyuan paid his respects to General Niu, while Niu Wuniang used Zhao Xiuyuan’s name to present the Shu Red Silk to General Niu. Later, Niu Wuniang noticed Zhao Xiuyuan’s composure and felt a twinge of fear.

Zhao Xiuyuan, unfazed by her attempts to flatter her in-laws, reminded her to remain courteous. On the street, Ji Yingying showcased garments made from Shu Red Silk on a stage, attracting a large crowd. Ji Yaoting recited poetry, while Yu Linglong played the qin, and models displayed the brocade clothing. Just as the crowd’s interest peaked, Zhao Xiuyuan’s wedding procession with Niu Wuniang approached, demanding that Ji Yingying and her group make way.

A conflict arose, but Ji Yingying graciously gave way to Zhao Xiuyuan. The two exchanged glances, and Ji Yingying, recalling their past, finally bid him a true farewell. The Niu family’s wedding was attended by half of Yizhou’s elite, congratulating General Niu. General Niu dismissed Niu Wuniang and called upon Zhao Xiuyuan to present the Shu Red Silk he had worked on.

Everyone was astounded, and Old Master Zhao eagerly praised Zhao Xiuyuan, declaring him the future head of the family. General Niu deliberately invited the Ji siblings to inspect the Shu Red Silk. In front of the crowd, Ji Yingying exposed it as fake, urging everyone to stand up for the truth. Although someone from the Yang family supported her, General Niu used his military power to intimidate the crowd. No one dared to speak out, and the Shu Red Silk was reluctantly accepted as authentic.

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