Brocade Odyssey Episode 9 Recap, Plot

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Yang Jinglan returned to Jinguang Mansion and discovered that Hua Rong had died. Upon examination, it was confirmed that Hua Rong had been poisoned by snake venom. Zhuge Hong suspected it was part of a conspiracy. After some thought, Yang Jinglan found Hua Rong’s death suspicious and decided to take a gamble. He ordered the news of Hua Rong’s death to be spread, hoping to lure Hua Xiangrong out of hiding.

Yu Linglong tended to Ji Yingying’s wounds and reassured her not to be afraid. Ji Yingying, however, was still consumed with guilt. She hadn’t expected Niu Wuniang to actually kill the maid and was unprepared to face such ruthless enemies. She lamented how Niu Wuniang and her accomplices treated lives so callously. Ji Yingying asked Yu Linglong to keep the matter a secret from her mother and brother, vowing not to back down despite Niu Wuniang’s power.

Yang Jinglan came to visit Ji Yingying. Keeping her word, Ji Yingying promised to tell him what he wanted to know. Seeing her resolve, Yang Jinglan hesitated and mentioned his suspicions regarding Ji Guinan’s death. Ji Yingying, while aware of hidden truths, admitted she was powerless but remained confident that she would eventually succeed in creating Shu Red Silk. Concerned about her family business, she allowed Yang Jinglan to arrange for her to be cleaned up and escorted back home.

Meanwhile, Yuyuan criticized Niu Wuniang for recklessly killing Hua Rong, worried it would draw attention. Niu Wuniang, however, dismissed the concern, asserting that there was no genuine love in marriage and that Hua Xiangrong wouldn’t return. She planned to pressure Ji Yingying further into collaborating with her. At the Ji family’s gate, a group of merchants who had previously placed orders surrounded the house, demanding refunds when they discovered the family didn’t have proper registration documents.

Ji Yingying returned just in time and pleaded with the merchants for leniency, promising to deliver the goods on schedule. The merchants remained unconvinced and attempted to storm the house to seize items. Zhuge Hong intervened, declaring that he had been ordered to guard the Ji family and forbade anyone from entering or leaving. Ji Yingying realized that although the action seemed strict, Yang Jinglan was protecting them. The merchants, unwilling to escalate the situation, left begrudgingly.

The red flower cakes in the market had been bought out, leaving Chen Sanlang and others unable to purchase any. Ji Yaoting crawled in through a dog hole, thinking it was impossible to enter through the main gate. Yuyuan speculated that without red flower cakes, Ji Yingying wouldn’t be able to dye silk, potentially driving the Ji family to ruin. When asked about the mountain’s situation, Yuyuan replied that it was temporarily inaccessible.

Yang Jinglan, to delay the investigation, spread rumors about the loss of the Lei Zu statue, prompting villagers to search the mountain. Meanwhile, Zhao Xiuyuan arrived at the Ji family gate, hoping to speak honestly with Ji Yingying, but the guards barred his entry. Ji Yingying crawled out through the dog hole, only to be caught red-handed by Yang Jinglan. He took her on horseback to find Chen Sanlang and coincidentally ran into Zhao Xiuyuan on the way.

Zhao Xiuyuan hesitated, telling Ji Yingying to handle her affairs first. As thunder rumbled and rain poured down, Zhao Xiuyuan stood alone, drenched and filled with anguish and frustration. After completing her tasks, Ji Yingying asked Yang Jinglan to take her to Zhao Xiuyuan, sensing something was troubling him. However, Zhao Xiuyuan was hiding in a corner, crying in despair, unsure of how to face Ji Yingying.

Meanwhile, Niu Wuniang visited the Zhao family to urge them to finalize the wedding date, and Elder Zhao set the wedding at the end of the month. On the delivery day, the lead merchant, who had been bribed by Niu Wuniang, caused a commotion outside the Ji family’s residence. Ji Yingying delivered the promised silk as scheduled. Chen Sanlang and his group brought the silk to the merchants for inspection.

Despite the quality, the lead merchant falsely claimed it was counterfeit and not the genuine Zhu Yan Tuo silk. Yang Jinglan arrived with his men, verified the silk, and vouched for Ji Yingying, ensuring the transaction proceeded. The lead merchant then brought up the issue of registration documents, alleging that the silk was part of illegal trade. Yang Jinglan intentionally stalled for time until Sang Shisi returned with the documents.

Unexpectedly, it was Inspector Sang who arrived, having been coerced by Niu Wuniang, and he intended to arrest the Ji family. Ji Yingying’s mother knelt and pleaded with the inspector to uphold justice. At the critical moment, Sang Shisi rushed in with an imperial decree and the registration documents, allowing Ji Yingying to complete the transaction successfully. Yuyuan realized too late that they had fallen into a diversionary trap; the documents they obtained were merely decoys. Ji Yingying, feeling vindicated, knew Niu Wuniang was watching outside. She boldly approached Niu Wuniang’s carriage and got in willingly.

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