Brocade Odyssey Episode 17 Recap, Plot

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Zhu Xiaoniang directly rejected Sang Shisi, explaining that her ideal partner was not him. She didn’t want to hurt him but also didn’t want to drag things out. Meanwhile, Cheng Fengze instructed Ning Dai to bribe Zhou Wang into duplicating the flower patterns they had woven and transport the designs and silk threads in batches to Nanzhao.

For now, he left the original flower patterns at the Yu family’s workshop, intrigued by Ji Yingying’s talent and anticipating her potential to surprise him. At home, Ji Yingying was dyeing Shu red silk when Yang Jinglan pretended to inspect her work, using it as an excuse to see her. Ji Yingying deliberately ignored him, but Yang Jinglan warned her to be cautious of Cheng Fengze, saying that he was an enigmatic and shrewd businessman.

Ji Yingying dismissed his concerns, believing that Cheng Fengze’s boldness in dealing with both the Niu and Zhao families could make him a valuable business partner. Yang Jinglan grew frustrated that Ji Yingying didn’t trust him, but she explained that she wanted to rely on herself to grow stronger. Yang Jinglan held her hand, gazing at her with deep affection, and said that his promises would last a lifetime.

Ji Yingying was stunned, but their moment was interrupted by the sound of the锅盔 (a snack vendor). Distracted, Ji Yingying noticed how the light reflected off the dye on her clothes and came up with a new idea. Niu Wuniang personally cooked a meal for Zhao Xiuyuan and asked him to rest in her room, complaining that he hadn’t touched her since their marriage.

Zhao Xiuyuan refused, mocking her intentions to conceive a child and use it to control the Zhao family. Niu Wuniang retaliated by destroying Zhao Xiuyuan’s new design samples and threatening him with General Niu’s influence. Zhao Xiuyuan dismissed her, confident in his value to the Niu family. Ji Yingying introduced Ji Yaoting to Yu Shu, who presented a He Sui brocade design. Impressed, Yu Shu agreed to let Ji Yaoting join the Yu family’s brocade workshop.

Ji Yingying proposed creating a new brocade design called *He Sui Liu Bo Brocade*. While Yu Shu acknowledged the idea’s creativity, he pointed out that innovation required substantial financial backing, which neither the Yu family nor the Feihua Guild could provide. When Ji Yingying learned that the project would cost 90 guan, she vowed to find a way to raise the funds. Heartbroken, Sang Shisi drowned his sorrows at a tavern, wailing drunkenly.

Ji Yingying advised him to focus on his strengths and strive to become a respectable man who could earn a living. She tasked him with sending invitations to major brocade merchants, inviting them to a tavern auction to invest in the *He Sui Liu Bo Brocade*. Meanwhile, Ning Dai warned Cheng Fengze to keep his distance from Ji Yingying, fearing that Yang Jinglan might uncover their dealings.

Cheng Fengze dismissed her concerns, saying that Ji Yingying needed to stay rational, and began plotting ways to separate her from Yang Jinglan. Zhuge Hong accompanied Yang Jinglan to the auction, surprised to find Yang Jinglan’s grandmother in attendance. Sang Shisi warmly greeted the guests but didn’t provide a private room for Yang Jinglan. Upon hearing that Cheng Fengze had a reserved room, Yang Jinglan felt uneasy.

Zhu Xiaoniang smoothed things over by arranging a seat for him among their own group, and only then did Yang Jinglan settle down. Ji Yingying introduced the auction to the attendees, explaining that the winner could earn profits from the new brocade and encouraging them to start bidding. Suddenly, Niu Wuniang entered and offered 20 guan, causing a stir. No one dared to bid against her until Zhao Xiuyuan arrived and raised the bid to 60 guan.

Niu Wuniang muttered under her breath, accusing Zhao Xiuyuan of trying to sabotage her. Ji Yingying firmly stated that neither of them had been invited and thus could not participate in the auction. She asked Yang Jinglan to intervene. Yang Jinglan urged the Zhao family to give face to the Brocade Official Bureau. Anticipating that attendees might hesitate to reveal their identities, Ji Yingying had prepared screens to ensure privacy for the bidders.

Sang Shisi was the first to ring the bell, followed by the Yang family, who offered 70 guan. Finally, Cheng Fengze raised the bid to 100 guan. Ji Yingying thought the deal was sealed, but Sang Shisi unexpectedly rang the bell again and outbid Cheng Fengze. With no further bids, Ji Yingying had no choice but to announce Sang Shisi as the winner, though she felt a bitter sense of helplessness.

Afterward, Ji Yingying candidly admitted to Cheng Fengze that Sang Shisi was one of her own people and expressed her hope to still do business with him. Cheng Fengze, having already guessed the truth, agreed but set three conditions, including supervising work at the Yu family’s brocade workshop. Yu Shu approved but stipulated that Cheng Fengze could not interfere with the weaving process.

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