The Glory Episode 11 Recap, Plot

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The Fu residence was bustling with activity. Kou Eryi, the aunt of the Fu family, meticulously pointed out every detail of the chores in the courtyard, seemingly dissatisfied with everything. The servants moved swiftly, their brooms and cloths performing a silent dance, each person tense with fear that the slightest mistake might disrupt the festive occasion. Meanwhile, in the grand hall of the Fu residence, a warm yet solemn banquet was taking place.

The primary lady of the house, Kou Daniangzi, was dressed in luxurious attire, smiling as she gathered with the Zhuang family. The flickering candlelight reflected off the scattered dishes, and just as Kou Daniangzi was about to raise her cup in a toast, Kou Eryi suddenly burst in, holding a silver needle with a worried expression. Her arrival interrupted the celebration, as she insisted on testing every dish for poison to ensure the family’s safety.

As Kou Eryi scrutinized the room, her gaze landed on Zhuang Hanyan, the woman who would soon become Fu Yunxi’s companion. Seeing her graceful and refined demeanor, Kou Eryi secretly nodded in approval. Late at night, Fu Yunxi had a deep conversation with his mother. With a grave expression, he mentioned that the prolonged delay of Pei Dafu’s case had angered the emperor, and the Fu family could be implicated at any moment.

He suggested that his mother take Kou Eryi and Ah Zhi to the countryside for refuge. However, his mother, having witnessed the unpredictable changes of the political world and having lost her husband due to this very case, wished for her son to resign and live a peaceful life in the countryside. Yet, Fu Yunxi understood the weight of his responsibilities—resigning was not a simple matter. The mother and son fell into silence.

The New Year arrived in the blink of an eye. Ah Zhi, like a lively little sprite, bounced around Zhuang Hanyan, asking for a red envelope. Since Zhuang Hanyan was unmarried and it was inappropriate for her to give one, she carefully selected a silver hairpin as a gift. In return, Ah Zhi presented a kite made by her father. This innocent exchange reflected their pure friendship.

Fu Yunxi, noticing the concern on Zhuang Hanyan’s face, decided to secretly take her out of the city to visit the recovering Chai Jing. However, Zhuang Yushan insisted on coming along, and the three of them set off together. At the lively marketplace, Fu Yunxi took the opportunity to slip away with Zhuang Hanyan, leaving Zhuang Yushan behind. Hand in hand, they strolled along the city wall just as fireworks lit up the night sky.

In a fleeting moment, a misstep nearly brought them into each other's arms. Their eyes met, and an unspoken emotion lingered between them. Chai Jing's injuries were gradually healing, and she was eager to regain her martial skills, though she faced constant setbacks. In the cozy atmosphere of the kitchen, while making dumplings, she asked Fu Yunxi what he considered most important in life. He answered, "Family.

" Chai Jing, however, stated bluntly that in her heart, there was only Zhuang Hanyan. This conversation made Fu Yunxi deeply realize Chai Jing’s devotion to Zhuang Hanyan while also stirring his own longing and reflections on family. As Fu Yunxi escorted Zhuang Hanyan back, he assured her that he would continue to care for Chai Jing’s health, but Chai Jing could no longer appear in the capital.

Zhuang Hanyan understood and was grateful to Fu Yunxi, yet she still wasn’t sure whether she could fully trust him. During the New Year’s Eve feast, the family gathered, except for Zhuang Hanyan and Ruan Xiwen. A thoughtless remark from Zhuang Yushan caused the atmosphere to freeze. The sight of mung bean cakes on the table stirred memories—Zhuang Hanyan’s father had personally made and sent them to her while she was in Danzhou.

That paternal love was something she had never forgotten. At that moment, Ruan Xiwen arrived late, bearing New Year's gifts, each carrying deep meaning—a reflection of the past and hopes for the future. However, the warmth of the reunion did not last long. The next day, Zhuang Shiyang and several other officials were summoned to the palace and detained, putting the Zhuang family in an unprecedented crisis.

Ruan Xiwen swiftly distributed the household servant contracts, dismissing them to lighten the family’s burden. Zhou Ruyin, as the household matron, found herself helpless in the face of adversity. She had no choice but to relinquish control of the household to Ruan Xiwen and voluntarily confine herself to her courtyard, understanding that the family’s fate was tied to Zhuang Shiyang’s safe return. Zhuang Hanyan congratulated her mother, for her plan was quietly unfolding.

Yet, the resentment she harbored for her mother’s failure to save her father was still difficult to quell. At that moment, Yuwen Changan led a group to surround the Zhuang residence, declaring that Pei Dafu’s adopted son was among the detained officials. If confirmed, the Zhuang family would be exonerated. Inside the palace, the officials were ordered to bathe and cleanse themselves for identification.

After a thorough examination, the eunuchs found no abnormalities, forcing Yuwen Changan to turn his attention to the officials’ family members.

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