Brocade Odyssey Episode 7 Recap, Plot

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Niu Wuniang admired Ji Yingying's talent and wanted to collaborate with her, persuading her to abandon Hua Rong. Her trusted aide believed Hua Rong was ruthless but foolish. Niu Wuniang was aware of Hua Rong’s scheme to tamper with the registration records but felt uneasy, so she prepared a backup plan. Niu Wuniang decided to meet Ji Yingying in person to see her decision. At the Dou Fangfei event, Ji Yaoting helped Yu Linglong sell wine.

Ji Yingying arrived at the venue with Sang Shisi. Niu Wuniang intentionally dropped her handkerchief as she passed by, and Ji Yingying picked it up and returned it to her. Sang Shisi recognized Niu Wuniang and revealed that she was the daughter of Deputy Governor Niu. Ji Yingying learned that Niu Wuniang was fated to bring misfortune and had a proud temperament.

Yang Jingshan came to a booth to buy wine, but Yu Linglong gave him a cold reception, accusing him of being pretentious. Yu Linglong threw away a money pouch, saying it was a gift she had once given him and that their ties were now severed. During the Dou Fangfei beauty contest, Yang Jinglan announced the winners. Manager Wang and Manager Sun won second and third place, and Yang Jinglan deliberately returned the bribes they had given him earlier.

Hua Rong won first place, and Yang Jinglan returned a peony to her. Although Ji Yingying sold more than anyone else, she used the opportunity to promote her own dyed silk. Hua Rong spotted Niu Wuniang in the distance and guessed she had come to observe Ji Yingying. Realizing Niu Wuniang might side with Ji Yingying, Hua Rong decided she could not let Ji Yingying live.

That evening, Ji Yingying went to the bridge to meet Zhao Xiuyuan but was attacked by an assassin. Luckily, Yang Jinglan appeared in time, though Zhao Xiuyuan’s arm was grazed by a blade. Ji Yingying demanded that Yang Jinglan take responsibility for the incident, blaming her plight on his involvement and provocatively claiming that Hua Rong was challenging his authority. Zhuge Hong pursued the assassin and discovered that the sword used came from the palace.

When they followed the trail to Hua Rong's backyard, the assassin had already been silenced. Niu Wuniang scolded Hua Rong for acting without permission, accusing her of secretly using one of her assassins. Hua Rong explained that she only wanted to teach Ji Yingying a lesson. Niu Wuniang was displeased and demanded Hua Rong hand over all her private accounts. When Hua Rong returned home, Hua Xiangrong noticed her pale expression.

Learning that Niu Wuniang planned to abandon the Hua family, Hua Rong feared she might be silenced and arranged for Hua Xiangrong to leave first. Late that night, Yang Jinglan smashed Ji Yingying’s window, asking her to help investigate the Hua family’s accounts. Hearing it was an opportunity to expose Hua Rong’s misdeeds, Ji Yingying agreed without hesitation and sneaked out. As Ji Yingying examined the account books, she cheekily made Yang Jinglan fan her.

She discovered falsified entries, realizing that Hua Rong had deliberately created deficit accounts. Zhuge Hong explained that exposing the false accounts would be enough to charge the Hua family with a crime. Ji Yingying expressed her genuine love for Shu brocade, stating that she didn’t want anyone to tarnish its reputation. Her words moved Yang Jinglan. Ji Yingying suspected that the Hua family’s backer was in Chang’an and warned Yang Jinglan to be cautious.

The next day, Yang Jinglan arrested Hua Rong, but Hua Xiangrong had already fled. Niu Wuniang, learning of Hua Rong’s capture, remained calm and temporarily spared her life. Meanwhile, the palace was searching for Shu Red Silk. Niu Wuniang intended to recruit Ji Yingying and monopolize the production of Shu Red Silk. Hua Rong, tortured in prison and unable to sleep, begged Yang Jinglan for mercy. Yang Jinglan recalled Ji Yingying’s words and realized Hua Rong had been coerced.

Under pressure, Hua Rong confessed but clammed up when presented with the imperial silk. Yang Jinglan deduced that Hua Rong had entrusted Hua Xiangrong with a secret before her escape. Unsure whether it was a trick, he ordered guards to monitor the mountain for any activity. Yu Linglong trained Ji Yingying in self-defense techniques, encouraging her to protect herself in dangerous situations. Ji Yingying doubted her ability, but Yang Jinglan offered her new strategies.

Ji Yingying, however, was preoccupied with getting *Zhuyan Tuo* registered. Yang Jinglan delivered the stamped approval document, promising it would be sent off the next day. He apologized for misunderstanding her intentions, admitting he had underestimated her dedication. Ji Yingying was surprised by his change of heart.

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