Brocade Odyssey Episode 26 Recap, Plot

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Yang Jinglan became suspicious of Cheng Fengze, realizing he was actually Bai Wang. Ji Yingying was filled with questions, unsure why Cheng Fengze had approached her in the first place. Yang Jinglan reassured her not to worry, saying that the more pressing matter at hand was dealing with the Yang family’s clan elders. Grandmother Yang invited Ji Yingying to attend a family banquet, but Yang Erye was displeased with her, as a woman, sitting at the same table.

He accused Yang Jinglan of breaking family rules, with Yang Jinglin adding fuel to the fire. Other clan members mocked Ji Yingying’s improper marriage, infuriating Yang Jinglan, who deliberately snapped his chopsticks in anger. Ji Yingying wanted to leave to avoid further conflict, but Grandmother Yang spoke up in her defense. However, Yang Erye intentionally suggested associating the Feihua Guild with the Yang family, trying to mislead others into doubting Grandmother Yang’s intentions.

Yang Jinglan stood up for Ji Yingying, calling the banquet a chaotic mess before leaving with her. He didn’t want Ji Yingying to feel wronged and understood the challenges she was facing. He expressed his willingness to face them together with her, pointing out that in a large family like the Yangs, clan members were bound to test and manipulate. Ji Yingying knew Yang Jinglan’s insights came from his personal experiences.

Although Yang Jinglan denied it, he knew Ji Yingying understood these dynamics but didn’t want him to strain his relationship with his family. Yang Juxian criticized Grandmother Yang for involving Ji Yingying, pointing out that the banquet was her deliberate ploy to discipline the clan elders. Grandmother Yang praised Ji Yingying’s intelligence and grace, insisting she was not a malicious person and genuinely wished for the young couple to live happily.

Yang Juxian worried the plan might fail, citing Yang Jingshan’s marriage as an example. Grandmother Yang, however, remarked that truly loving couples wouldn’t give up because of obstacles. The family banquet ended without a meal. Ji Yingying made noodles for Yang Jinglan, who thoroughly enjoyed them, saying they tasted like home. Ji Yingying mischievously teased him with wine, only to forbid him from drinking it, leaving Yang Jinglan to stare longingly.

Ji Yingying abruptly brought up life in the jianghu, asking Yang Jinglan why he stayed, knowing the jianghu offered more freedom. Yang Jinglan replied that it was for her, expressing that his feelings for her went beyond mere alliance. He confessed his love. Ji Yingying, having waited to hear those words, kissed him in response. Yang Jinglan took Ji Yingying to the ancestral hall to introduce her to his late mother, saying she was the woman he loved deeply.

Ji Yingying paid her respects and promised to take good care of Yang Jinglan. Yang Jinglan shared his parents’ story, revealing that his mother had deeply loved Yang Juxian but lost her freedom due to the Yang family’s rigid rules. He vowed not to follow in his father’s footsteps and only wanted Ji Yingying to be herself. Ji Yingying was deeply moved, saying Yang Jinglan was like the moon.

She gave him a sword tassel, promising that once everything was resolved, she would accompany him on his journey through the jianghu. Yang Erye caused trouble at the Feihua Guild, demanding that Ji Yingying associate the guild with the Yang family. He insisted that the guild’s profits should largely go to the Yang family, with only a small portion left for the other dye houses. Ji Yingying smiled and calmly replied that she was no longer the guild leader.

Before Yang Erye’s arrival, Ji Yingying had convened everyone and held a public vote to elect Yang Sanlang as the new guild leader. Yang Erye tried to intimidate her, saying that if the Feihua Guild wasn’t tied to the Yang family, she would face trouble. However, Yang Sanlang stood firm, driving Yang Erye away. The crowd cheered in support. Yang Jinglan wanted Ji Yingying to know more about him but struggled to put it into words.

Zhuge Hong visited with new wine, but Yang Jinglan refused to drink, saying Ji Yingying wouldn’t allow it. Zhuge Hong mentioned that he was investigating the foreign merchants but needed more time due to their numbers. Yang Jinglan instructed him to return to Nanzhao to retrieve something that could expose Cheng Fengze’s true identity.

Ji Yingying carried the Feihua Guild’s banner to the Huanhua Stream, where she led a handover ceremony to officially pass the banner to Yang Sanlang, allowing him to establish new rules for the guild. Yang Sanlang pledged that the guild would always support Ji Yingying whenever she needed help. Cheng Fengze appeared at Huanhua Stream to meet Ji Yingying, claiming he wouldn’t turn hostile with her and wanted to make peace for business purposes.

Ji Yingying, recalling Yang Jinglan’s suspicions, found an excuse to leave. Suddenly, it started raining. Without an umbrella, Ji Yingying was sheltered by Cheng Fengze. Fortunately, Yang Jinglan arrived in time to rescue Ji Yingying from the awkward situation.

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