Go East Episode 6 Recap, Plot

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A Shu developed a new type of rouge and asked Shen Bailian from Sifang Hall to try it. Shen Bailian noticed that it smelled the same as the ones sold in the stores, but it seemed to be missing an ingredient. A Shu suggested that they go into business together, with her making the rouge and Shen Bailian handling sales to wealthy women.

After becoming busy, A Shu sometimes returned home very late, and despite Yuan Mo's repeated questioning, she didn’t offer any explanation. Yuan Mo saved up thirty guan of silver and planned to rent a larger residence so he wouldn’t have to sleep on the floor anymore. With Ji Mingli's help, he found a broker at Yaren Fang. Yuan Mo explained his requirements: the house should be secluded, have a courtyard, and be able to accommodate two bedrooms.

The broker, thinking Yuan Mo wanted to hide a beautiful woman, recommended a residence in Xiangguifang. After they agreed on the terms, Yuan Mo took out a chest of loose coins. As the broker worried about how to carry the money, Yuchi Hua arrived with people to arrest Yuan Mo, accusing him of selling inferior rouge that caused disfigurement.

In court, A Shu begged Yuan Mo to help her get out of trouble, fearing that if she were caught by the authorities, her identity would bring disaster. Yuan Mo firmly denied any involvement in making the rouge, placing all the blame on A Shu. Seeing that Yuan Mo wouldn’t help her, A Shu secretly applied some powder to her palm, making it look like she had been abused.

According to the laws of Dayong, a master who mistreats their servant could also face punishment. With Yuchi Hua fanning the flames on the side, Yuan Mo was in danger of going to prison. Shen Bailian leisurely greeted Yuan Mo from inside the jail. Yuan Mo scolded Shen Bailian for leading A Shu astray.

A noblewoman who regarded Shen Bailian as a close friend and noticed that her face was not severely damaged paid for Shen Bailian's bail, leaving Yuan Mo alone and confused. Half of Yuan Mo's money, which was meant for renting the house, was returned to the victims, while the remainder was taken by A Shu.

When A Shu learned that Yuan Mo was facing a year in prison, she felt guilty and looked at the empty courtyard, feeling even worse about how she had wronged him. The next day, A Shu, seeing that Shen Bailian had already been released, took the remaining silver to seek Ji Mingli’s help. Ji Mingli informed her that Yu Deshui had his own plans for rescuing Yuan Mo.

Yu Deshui mentioned to Duke E that Yuan Mo was the surviving son of Yuan Hanjing and that the plaintiff had already withdrawn the lawsuit. After verifying that Yuan Mo had not been involved in making the rouge, the Ministry of Justice agreed to release him. Yu Deshui also requested in front of Duke E that Yuchi Hua be temporarily transferred to Sifang Hall, where she wouldn’t be overly burdened, thus achieving his purpose while earning some favor.

Yuan Mo was in a miserable state in prison. Yu Deshui brought a roast chicken to visit him. As Yuan Mo hurried to eat, Yu Deshui, seeing his disheveled condition, proposed that Yuan Mo join Sifang Hall to atone for his actions. Yuan Mo immediately refused, but Yu Deshui didn’t press the issue. He took the roast chicken outside and invited Yuchi Hua to drink. Yu Deshui had prepared a thirty-year-old vintage wine and kept describing its aroma to Yuchi Hua.

Yuan Mo, hearing this, became restless. Yu Deshui pretended that a bug had flown into the wine and poured a full bowl of wine right outside Yuan Mo's cell door. Seeing that Yuan Mo still didn’t relent, Yuchi Hua began to describe the harsh conditions of exile to the frontier. In less than a month in prison, Yuan Mo had already suffered enough and couldn’t bear to think of the misery of exile. He finally yielded to Yu Deshui.

Yu Deshui then demanded that after Yuan Mo was released, he immediately join Sifang Hall, report daily, and start as a low-ranking clerk. After Yuan Mo was imprisoned, A Shu felt guilty and had a craftsman make a bed for him. When Yuan Mo returned home the next day, he casually mentioned that A Shu had caused him a lot of trouble. A Shu, realizing her mistake, packed her things and quietly left.

When Yuan Mo went to Sifang Hall to complete his onboarding, Ji Mingli and Shen Bailian teased him. Suddenly, they heard Yuchi Hua arguing with Yu Deshui, complaining about being assigned a meaningless position. Yu Deshui, with his silver tongue, quickly justified his actions.

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