The Glory Episode 7 Recap, Plot

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Zhou Ruyin brought servants with her, ostensibly to rescue Ruan Xiwen, but in reality, she was leading people to catch an affair. Fu Yunxi was well aware of Zhou Ruyin's intentions and secretly arrived to ensure Zhuang Hanyan's safety. Zhou Ruyin ordered her people to break down the door and search the main courtyard.

Zhuang Shiyang rushed over upon hearing the commotion, outwardly showing concern for Ruan Xiwen’s well-being, but in truth, he also wanted to see if the "intruder" was Yuwen Changan, as he was a well-known figure. Ruan Xiwen allowed him to search but demanded that he write a divorce letter in exchange. Zhuang Shiyang hesitated, and at that moment, Fu Yunxi arrived at the main courtyard with the lost-and-recovered official seal.

Seeing that the seal had been found, Zhuang Shiyang and Zhou Ruyin abandoned their search and left. Before leaving, they stripped Ruan Xiwen of her authority over the household and ordered Zhuang Hanyan to move back to the side courtyard. Zhuang Shiyang had been waiting at the back gate for Yuwen Changan, and their old grudges only deepened their hatred for each other.

Zhuang Shiyang understood that if not for Yuwen Changan's time away on official duties, Ruan Xiwen would never have married him—something he could never make up for. Zhuang Hanyan returned to her grandmother's side. Her grandmother held her frail little hands, heartbroken over all the suffering she had endured, vowing to compensate her double in the future. Ruan Xiwen was overwhelmed with turmoil, so much so that she did not even notice when Nanny Chen entered.

Nanny Chen carried a new prescription from the imperial physician and prepared a foot soak for Ruan Xiwen, hoping she would recover soon. However, Ruan Xiwen no longer held onto any hope. At the family banquet the next day, Zhuang Shiyang handed over the household authority to Zhou Ruyin. Zhou Ruyin pretended to decline but was secretly delighted and eventually accepted with feigned reluctance. With the renovations of Fu Yunxi’s residence completed, he suggested moving out.

Zhuang Hanyan seized the opportunity to propose moving into his courtyard instead, so as not to trouble her elderly grandmother. Zhuang Shiyang, impressed by her filial piety, agreed to allocate the courtyard to her. After gaining control of the household, Zhou Ruyin dressed extravagantly and went to the kitchen.

She took a liking to the head maid in charge and not only promoted her to the chief steward of the Zhuang household but also secretly ordered her to keep a close watch over Ruan Xiwen. The new steward and her people stormed into the main courtyard, seizing valuable items and account books while speaking harshly and treating Ruan Xiwen with cold disdain. However, Ruan Xiwen paid no attention to their petty tactics.

Zhuang Yushan rode into the main courtyard, eager to witness Ruan Xiwen’s downfall, but was angered by Zhuang Hanyan’s sharp words and stormed off. In private, Zhuang Hanyan asked her mother about her next plan now that she had lost all real power. She had learned from a young age how to survive in dire situations—back then, she had hoped her mother would save her, but in the end, she had relied on herself.

She also knew that her mother had suffered over the years. No matter what had happened, they were still mother and daughter by blood. She begged Ruan Xiwen to share her plans, vowing to assist her. Seeing that her mother still rejected her, Zhuang Hanyan knelt down, swearing that no matter what the future held, she would be her mother’s legs. She also promised that Zhou Ruyin would be her stepping stone to reclaiming household authority.

While playing chess with Fu Yunxi, Zhuang Hanyan’s strategic moves made him realize that she had something to say. She then revealed what she had overheard about Yuwen Changan and her mother’s secret conversation that night. She also confessed to killing her uncle and aunt in Danzhou. Fu Yunxi was shocked but did not arrest her. Instead, he hinted that the arson case was actually committed by a female bandit.

Afterward, Zhuang Hanyan instructed Chai Jing to leave the capital and hide for a few days. Zhou Ruyin used the upcoming imperial examination as an excuse to entertain candidates, intending to select a husband. The next day, all the scholars gathered at the Zhuang residence for a banquet. Zhou Ruyin believed she had planned everything meticulously, only to find that six hot dishes had been served.

In Yinan customs, the numbers four and six were associated with meals given to prisoners before execution. Shocked, Zhou Ruyin stood up in a panic and privately explained to Zhuang Shiyang that there were no more dishes left in the kitchen. Just when the Zhuang family did not know how to handle the situation, Zhuang Hanyan presented a plate of plum blossoms.

Since there was already a "top scholar" dish on the table, it made sense to serve a "flower snatcher" dish as well. The scholars praised Zhuang Shiyang for his thoughtful arrangement. The officials present also took note of Zhuang Hanyan’s intelligence and remarked that she was truly worthy of being a legitimate daughter of the family. It turned out that Zhuang Hanyan had cleverly used the offering plates from the ancestral hall to cover up the Zhuang family's mistake.

By saving the Zhuang family from embarrassment, Zhuang Hanyan was seated to the right of Zhuang Shiyang. Meanwhile, Zhuang Yuchi was sent to sit among the examinees. Just as Zhuang Hanyan was conversing with her father, Yang Ping suddenly stood up from the banquet and walked toward her.

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