Flourished Peony Episode 29 Recap, Plot

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Liu Chang swallowed the wedding pastries of Jiang Zhangyang and He Weifang with hatred, marking his descent into darkness. He feigned deep affection for Li Youzhen, expressing his willingness to marry into King Ning's household and spend an eternity with her. He never mentioned that his leg had been crippled by King Ning, instead claiming he had fallen from a height in his eagerness to see her.

Li Youzhen believed his every word, fully immersed in the false emotions he displayed. Liu Chang decided they would marry in ten days. Though Li Youzhen felt the time was too rushed, she couldn't resist agreeing upon hearing his earnest desire to marry her without delay. Due to the tight timeline, the flowers provided by Lv Wanrong, who managed the flower shop, were exquisite but not unique enough to meet the County Princess's standards.

There were rare flowers in Danzhou, but the travel time made them inaccessible. A servant mentioned that He Weifang had never given up on developing new flower varieties. Lv Wanrong decided to try his luck with her and discovered that she had indeed rented a pond to cultivate a new flower species called "Jin Chanyao".

"Jin Chanyao" was a variety of peony recorded in ancient texts, but He Weifang had cultivated a new lotus species with colors as vibrant as a peony, bearing striking similarities to the original "Jin Chanyao". The name "Jin Chanyao" was thus fitting, and its auspicious connotation would undoubtedly make it a sought-after treasure among nobles. Lv Wanrong, understanding the difficulty of cultivating new varieties, knelt to beg for her help.

He Weifang was not trying to exploit him but proposed a deal instead. Lv Wanrong agreed on the spot to sell Fang Garden to He Weifang and, in turn, bought the "Jin Chanyao" at five times its value, offsetting half of the price. Showing leniency, Lv Wanrong allowed He Weifang to pay half upfront and gather the remaining funds later. With Fang Garden reclaimed, Mudan's wish was fulfilled, and she was overjoyed.

If not for the wedding tomorrow, she would have run to Fang Garden immediately. It was Jiang Zhangyang's first marriage, and he was anxious, while Mudan was calm and content because she was marrying Jiang Zhangyang, a man disguised as a villain but truly a noble soul. Although the wedding was to deceive King Ning, Mudan could see Jiang Zhangyang's sincerity. Compared to the nervousness she felt during her first marriage, she now felt at peace.

Hearing this, Jiang Zhangyang was deeply moved. The next day, while getting ready, Zhu Fu and Xiao Chun pooled their money to make a set of hair ornaments for Mudan. Though less valuable than the turquoise-studded phoenix crown made by the Weaving and Dyeing Bureau, Mudan appreciated their heartfelt gesture and decided to wear both. Suddenly, Xiao Chun arrived in a panic, speaking urgently.

Mudan had no choice but to set aside her wedding preparations, don a veil, and rush to King Ning's residence to deal with the emergency. It turned out that the staff at King Ning's estate had mishandled the flowers, causing the roots of "Jin Chanyao" to be eaten by larvae, leaving the flowers in a withering state. Mudan used tea to lure out the pests, helping Lv Xingtou and the Lv family avoid disaster.

Jiang Zhangyang arrived to support Mudan, fearing for her safety should King Ning or the County Princess discover her identity. Once the crisis was resolved, Jiang Zhangyang swiftly escorted Mudan away. Liu Chang's wedding to King Ning's household was more extravagant than typical noble ceremonies and coincided with the day of Jiang Zhangyang and Mudan's wedding.

As Liu Chang left his home in a bridal sedan, he happened to cross paths with Jiang Zhangyang riding a horse, with Mudan seated beside him. Hearing the horse neigh, Liu Chang lifted the sedan curtain and saw Mudan's face, her veil blown aside by the wind, revealing her bright smile. Jiang Zhangyang hosted a banquet in Mudan's small courtyard, where she felt most at ease.

Knowing Jiang Zhangyang lacked for nothing, Mudan personally brewed rose-infused wine for their ceremonial drink. The two drank together, sharing the moment. Though they had intended to keep the ceremony simple, Xu Jijiu insisted on upholding the traditions, dragging them off to perform the formal wedding rites.

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