Flourished Peony Episode 12 Recap, Plot

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Zhu Fu believed that the three of them chasing away the troublemakers today marked a life-and-death bond, so she insisted on forming a sisterhood with Mudan and Qin Shengyi. Though the traditional ceremony was complicated, they opted for simplicity. Without the deities of Heaven and Earth to witness, Mudan suggested they swear their oaths in front of the God of Wealth instead.

When Zhu Fu found the lengthy oath too difficult to recite, Mudan simplified it to: “We do not ask to be born on the same year, month, or day, but we do ask to become wealthy on the same year, month, and day. ”Meanwhile, Jiang Zhangyang noticed what seemed to be firelight in the backyard. Chuan Yu explained that He Weifang had recently hired a new worker, and they were forming a bond of loyalty.

When making perfume powder, millet is typically used as the base, with fragrant materials layered on top. However, the millet often overpowers the scent of the materials, causing Mudan’s perfume to lack intensity. Mudan proposed using flowers as the base instead. Though this would consume more flower material, she insisted that if they were going to make perfume, it had to be the best.

The three of them, along with Sun Daniang, divided their tasks to produce fragrant powder and floral water, reaching the final step of scent blending. Scent blending wasn’t difficult, as anyone could adjust the strength of the fragrance according to their preferences. Mudan believed that since everyone had contributed to making the perfume, they should all participate in blending the scents. However, it was challenging to please everyone.

Qin Shengyi preferred lighter, more delicate scents, while Zhu Fu liked strong and intense aromas. Sun Daniang pointed out that other flowers could also be used to make perfume, but the process would be even more complicated, and they didn’t have enough manpower. Mudan came up with a solution that addressed both the lack of manpower and the debate over fragrance intensity: customers could blend their own perfumes according to their preferences.

Her idea proved effective, quickly earning back the money needed for the flower fertilizer. The emperor’s health had been poor lately, and he once again failed to attend court discussions, leaving King Ning to take charge. This stirred dissatisfaction among the ministers. Xu Zuping, in particular, angrily accused Jiang Zhangyang and King Ning of treating the imperial court like their backyard. However, Jiang Zhangyang remained indifferent. Recently, a student accused Minister Cui of falsifying exam results.

Shortly after, Xu Zuping, a respected official of two dynasties, advocated for academic reforms, proposing to value talent over lineage. Many ministers supported him, leaving King Ning’s faction struggling to respond. While the emperor trusted Xu Zuping deeply, King Ning saw him as an obstacle to his ambitions and resolved to take action against him, ensuring Xu Zuping could no longer pose a threat.

Meanwhile, Liu Zishu, eager to showcase his talents, worked tirelessly for days to write a proposal on water management. Yet, King Ning dismissed him, commenting only on his attire. Qin Shengyi’s fresh flower pastries were exceptionally delicious, reminding Mudan of Yu Lu and bringing her to tears. If Yu Lu were still alive, she would surely have loved the pastries. Qin Shengyi had made fifty pastries, and Mudan intended to give them to customers buying perfume.

However, Qin Shengyi mentioned that Chuan Yu had taken the remaining pastries. Borrowing Chuan Yu’s horse, Mudan chased after Jiang Zhangyang, who had taken the pastries, and unexpectedly discovered another side of him. She would never have believed it without seeing it for herself—this dignified nobleman was using his money to provide clothing, food, and care for a group of children. He even personally boiled water and looked after them.

Since the woman responsible for taking care of the girls was absent that day, Mudan helped bathe the young girls. Jiang Zhangyang was straightforward, stating that her wages for the work would be deducted from the interest she owed. The perfume business was flourishing, and Zhu Fu hurried back to transport the Spring Evening perfumes to sell. Thanks to He Weifang’s improvements, the dwarf peonies were now easier to care for, and no one came to return flowers anymore.

Everything was gradually improving. Once they saved enough money, He Weifang planned to open another shop, cultivate new flower varieties, and ensure they never ran out of business opportunities.

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