Flourished Peony Episode 4 Recap, Plot

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The next day, in front of everyone, He Weifang deliberately pointed out that the jade pendant worn by Chuan Yu originally belonged to Yu Lu. Moreover, this jade pendant had been given to Jiang Zhangyang by Chen Zhang, who had then gifted it to Chuan Yu. Chen Zhang quickly distanced himself from the matter, claiming that the pendant was delivered to the Liu household by the butler.

The butler was forced to take the blame, and the culprit, Liu Shen, pretended to punish the butler, giving him a few strikes of the rod before expelling him from the Liu family. While this left Liu Shen disgraced, He Weifang didn’t feel satisfied, as her actions couldn’t really be considered revenge.

At the banquet, Jiang Zhangyang made a point of declaring his loyalty to Princess Ji’an, and even offered to help her meet Liu Chang in secret at the Shuiyu Pavilion. Chuan Yu worried that Madam He Weifang might take offense, but Jiang Zhangyang had already figured out that He Weifang’s attention was no longer on Liu Chang and was certain she wouldn’t mind.

Princess Ji’an used the opportunity at Shuiyu Pavilion to rekindle her old relationship with Liu Chang, urging him to divorce He Weifang and return to Chang’an with her. In Princess Ji’an’s eyes, He Weifang had no power or influence and would only hold Liu Chang back. Liu Chang, feeling increasingly distant from Li Youzhen, saw her as a domineering figure and refused her request. He also decided to sever any feelings between them.

Li Youzhen, unwilling to accept this, resorted to a dramatic act, using both self-inflicted wounds and seductive gestures to try and soften Liu Chang’s heart. He Weifang, witnessing all of this, deliberately led others to the Shuiyu Pavilion to admire the flowers. Inside the pavilion, Liu Chang and Li Youzhen were unable to control their emotions, engaging in an intimate kiss. He Weifang drew the curtains, and their disheveled state was immediately visible to everyone outside.

The crowd gasped, and Liu Chang quickly wrapped a cloak around the princess to cover her. He Weifang pretended to be heartbroken and tearful. Since the Liu family had wronged her, people began to sympathize with her even more. Jiang Zhangyang offered his support to He Weifang, suggesting that Liu Chang and Princess Ji’an should be allowed to be together. Taking advantage of the moment, He Weifang requested Liu Shen’s permission to divorce Liu Chang.

Given the situation, Liu Shen could hardly refuse. Unknown to the others, not long before this, He Weifang had approached Princess Ji’an, offering to divorce Liu Chang in order to make way for her as the rightful wife of the Liu family. At first, Princess Ji’an thought He Weifang was merely using her, but He Weifang explained that their goals were aligned and that she wasn’t manipulating her.

He Weifang then explained her reasons for wanting a divorce, and Princess Ji’an, who had once married a man she didn’t love, sympathized with her. Eventually, Princess Ji’an agreed, and they both ignored propriety to stage the scene at Shuiyu Pavilion, leading Liu Chang into their scheme. Liu Shen, relying on advice from a traveling sorcerer, went to consult him about the matter.

The sorcerer, having been instructed by Princess Ji’an, deliberately told him that He Weifang was in conflict with the Liu family and should be removed. He claimed that Princess Ji’an and Liu Chang were a perfect match, and that their union would bring the Liu family great success. Liu Shen believed this without question and, along with Mrs. Liu, went to visit Princess Ji’an.

He stated that they would send three official letters proposing marriage for Liu Chang to wed the princess, and as for He Weifang, Liu Shen would make other arrangements. Liu Chang was once again coerced into agreeing to divorce He Weifang and marry another. Clearly displeased with this arrangement, Liu Chang, however, did not voice his objections, as Liu Shen paid no heed to his feelings. Li Youzhen, determined to marry Liu Chang, was willing to go to any lengths.

However, if Liu Chang later discovered that everything had been a scheme orchestrated by Li Youzhen, he might not know how to feel. Liu Shen had a maid sent to attend to He Weifang. She asked what Liu Shen and Mrs. Liu were doing at that moment, but the maid didn’t tell the truth. He Weifang, however, knew that the couple was likely counting their assets, and it was clear that they were preparing to dispose of her.

Liu Chang, mistakenly thinking that He Weifang was merely jealous, felt a sense of responsibility as her husband. He figured that no matter how angry the “grumpy rabbit” might get, it still needed to be soothed. So, he decided to go and comfort He Weifang.

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