Brocade Odyssey Episode 22 Recap, Plot

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After Ji Yingying helped Li Xu-shi resolve her difficulties, Li Xu-shi prepared to leave, and Ji Xu-shi decided to escort her partway. Ji Xu-shi reminded Ji Yingying to stay home and not take any unnecessary risks. Meanwhile, Cheng Fengze, in collaboration with Zhao Xiuyuan, observed that Ji Yingying would compromise for the sake of family, just as he had predicted. Zhao Xiuyuan cautioned him against overstepping boundaries.

Niu Wuniang drank alone in her room, venting her frustrations about being stuck indoors all day. Upon hearing that Ji Yingying had taken on a major order, she assumed Zhao Xiuyuan’s actions were always tied to Ji Yingying. Yu Yuan, unable to track Zhao Xiuyuan’s whereabouts, listened as Niu Wuniang declared her intent to bring about Ji Yingying’s downfall. Consumed by jealousy over Ji Yingying being cared for while she herself was ignored, Niu Wuniang vowed to act.

To prove her loyalty, Yu Yuan promised to help Niu Wuniang deal with Ji Yingying. When Ji Xu-shi was escorting Li Xu-shi home, Li Feng shamelessly demanded more money from them. Li Xu-shi rebuked Li Feng for his audacity, which enraged him. He lashed out at Li Xu-shi and hinted at coveting the Ji family’s wealth, infuriating Ji Xu-shi, who slapped him in anger. Li Feng stormed off to the ship’s deck, claiming he needed fresh air.

Ji Gui rushed back in a panic to deliver bad news: something had happened to Ji Xu-shi. Ji Yingying and her brothers hurried to the dock, where they saw Ji Xu-shi with her hands chained and covered in blood. A boatman accused Ji Xu-shi of murdering Li Xu-shi, and Li Feng emerged to corroborate the claim. Ji Xu-shi protested her innocence, insisting she hadn’t killed anyone.

The county officials presented witnesses and evidence, concluding that Ji Xu-shi was guilty of murder, and took her to the magistrate for questioning. The Ji siblings waited anxiously outside the county office, attempting to gather information but were turned away. Inside, the magistrate, while entertaining Zhao Xiuyuan with tea, assured him that they would act in accordance with the Zhao family’s wishes and show no leniency.

Ji Yingying initially planned to confront Li Feng but decided instead to have Ji Yaoting find a legal advocate to defend their mother. Just then, Ji Gui rushed in again, reporting that raw silk had been stolen from their home. Ji Yingying returned alone to investigate, discovering that the thieves had taken no money. As she pondered the situation, a fireball was shot through the window, trapping her inside as the room went up in flames.

Cheng Fengze, believing Ji Yingying would succumb to her struggles, was conflicted—he didn’t want her to end up as Zhao Xiuyuan’s concubine. Upon hearing about the fire at the Ji residence, he rushed to rescue Ji Yingying. Although his subordinates criticized him for being reckless, Cheng Fengze dismissed their concerns, claiming he wanted to use his life-saving act as leverage. The Feihua Association rallied together, devising ways to address their challenges.

Zhao Xiuyuan arrived to express his concern for Ji Yingying, suggesting that she needed his help to find the arsonist. However, Yu Linglong and Ji Yaoting drove him away, as Ji Yingying didn’t want to see him. Zhao Xiuyuan suspected Niu Wuniang’s involvement in the fire and subjected Yu Yuan to cruel punishment, mocking Niu Wuniang for being inferior to Ji Yingying.

Hearing that Yu Yuan’s life was in danger, Niu Wuniang knelt down, admitted her wrongdoing, and pleaded for Zhao Xiuyuan’s mercy. Meanwhile, the Ji brothers approached Sang Changshi for assistance, hinting at a mastermind behind the incidents. Sang Changshi, however, expressed his inability to intervene. Ji Yingying reflected on the string of events, blaming herself for the turmoil. She suddenly thought of Yang Jinglan, which only deepened her feelings of grievance and sorrow.

Out of gratitude for saving her life, she brought gifts to thank Cheng Fengze. Seeing her sincerity, Cheng Fengze smiled but then intentionally brought up helping her free Ji Xu-shi, demanding that she command the Feihua Association to serve him. Feeling betrayed, Ji Yingying took back her written promise and stormed off in anger. Sang Shisi located the gambling Li Feng, tied him up, and interrogated him, but his carelessness revealed his connection to Ji Yingying.

Realizing this, Li Feng firmly accused Ji Xu-shi of the murder. Ji Yaoting then submitted a petition to the prefect, seeking justice, but was forcibly removed and tortured by the guards. Despite this, Ji Yaoting remained resolute, even at the cost of his hands being crippled. Yu Linglong tried to persuade him to yield, but he refused.

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