Brocade Odyssey Episode 15 Recap, Plot

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Ji Yingying taught everyone how to distinguish silk, aiming to improve the service standards of Feihua Guild. However, Chen Sanlang and others were dispirited, worried that no one would patronize the guild and fearful of offending General Niu. Jiang Liulang mentioned hearing about a foreign merchant who spent lavishly, attracting people to admire brocade paintings, which piqued Ji Yingying's interest.

Zhu Xiaoniang, unwilling to go through with a marriage arranged by her parents, ran away from home and sought refuge with Ji Yingying. Sang Shisi tried to cheer her up by saying he was willing to marry her, but she refused. Ji Yingying decided to take her to the foreign market for a change of pace. Yu Linglong, upon hearing about this foreign merchant, suspected he was either a fool or had ulterior motives.

At the foreign market, the trio encountered a dancing woman who captured their attention, but it turned out she was just trying to sell pastries. Ji Yingying used the opportunity to ask about Cheng Fengze's location and reminded the dancer not to overdo her sales tactics. Cheng Fengze’s stall was bustling, with someone offering a “century-old” brocade painting for bidding. Ji Yingying stepped forward and declared the brocade to be worth zero coins.

Cheng Fengze gave her a chance to explain. Ji Yingying argued that doing business requires integrity. She acknowledged the brocade wasn’t fake but doubted it was as old as claimed. The seller, angered, almost lashed out at her, accusing her of slander. Cheng Fengze intervened, allowing Ji Yingying to elaborate, leaving the seller speechless. Frustrated, the seller decided not to sell the brocade but to use it as a display piece instead.

Cheng Fengze introduced himself and invited Ji Yingying to his home to examine more pieces, promising her three gold leaves if she could identify a counterfeit. Yu Linglong reminded Ji Yingying it was getting late, but Ji Yingying insisted on going, asking Yu Linglong and Zhu Xiaoniang to return home and reassure Madam Ji. At Cheng Fengze’s residence, Ji Yingying found that all the items were genuine. Cheng Fengze praised her sharp eye and gave her one gold leaf.

Ji Yingying invited him to do business with her, but Cheng Fengze said he was only interested in collecting and didn’t understand dyeing techniques. Although disappointed, Ji Yingying offered to introduce him to the best brocade makers in Yizhou, hoping to use this deal to build goodwill. Cheng Fengze’s subordinates suggested that Ji Yingying could help him infiltrate the Yizhou brocade industry, but Cheng Fengze chose to bide his time, waiting for the right moment.

Meanwhile, Zhao Xiuyuan waited outside the Ji residence, wanting to help Ji Yingying. He suggested they walk the streets together to dispel rumors, but Ji Yingying refused. She declined his financial support and urged him to let go of the past. Zhao Xiuyuan assured her he would never harm her but said he had to publicly oppose Niu Wuniang for now and couldn’t openly assist Ji Yingying.

Yang Jinglan, initially confident that exposing the mountain incident would bring General Niu to justice, found himself frustrated by General Niu’s immense power. Fortunately, Yang Jinglan had support behind the scenes, which deterred General Niu from acting against him for the time being. Remembering Shen Brocade Official’s words, Yang Jinglan believed Shen would have left clues even at the cost of his life. Digging up Shen’s grave, Yang Jinglan discovered that Shen’s remains indeed held a crucial hint.

Yu Shu planned to sell his brocade workshop, and both Grandmother Yang and Cheng Fengze wanted to purchase it. Ji Yingying, uninterested in bidding higher, proposed that Feihua Guild invest in the Yu family, supplying silk while the Yu family focused on weaving brocade. She believed this would help the Yu family through their difficulties. Cheng Fengze countered that buying the workshop would allow him to collaborate with Ji Yingying.

However, Yu Shu hesitated, and Niu Wuniang threatened him with harm to Yu Xi, forcing him to sell the workshop to Zhao’s Brocade King. Worried about Yu Xi’s safety, Yu Shu prioritized her well-being over the workshop. Ji Yingying lamented that when business becomes entangled with power, it loses its integrity. She secretly hoped Yang Jinglan could soon purify the Yizhou brocade industry.

Yang Jinglan pieced together a pattern from the clues on Shen’s remains, which Zhuge Hong identified as a dispatch order for transportation officials. Yang Jinglan planned to visit the military governor to investigate further. Meanwhile, Yu Shu refused to see anyone, so Ji Yingying decided to approach Yu Xi for information but unexpectedly ran into Cheng Fengze. Cheng Fengze played chess with Yu Xi and lost every match, but Ji Yingying won.

Yu Xi then revealed an ancient-patterned brocade painting, saying it was Yu Shu’s most prized possession.

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