Romance of a Twin Flower Episode 34 Recap
> Romance of a Twin Flower Recap
General Nie arrived in Haifang and met Ji Man. He remarked on her strong resemblance to his deceased daughter, Nie Sangyu, lamenting Sangyu's fate and his regret at not seeing her before her death. Ji Man offered him comfort, telling him Sangyu would not want to see him so sad. General Nie mentioned he had written to his other daughter, Qingyun, about his visit, wondering why she hadn't told Ji Man.
Ji Man suggested Qingyun might have been preoccupied with her upcoming betrothal. General Nie, surprised, asked who she was to be betrothed to. Soon after, General Nie met with Tao Siwei to arrange Qingyun's marriage. Qingyun, dressed up by Ji Man for the occasion, arrived feeling awkward but was assured she looked good. General Nie expressed his long-standing admiration for Tao Siwei and his happiness that Tao Siwei and Qingyun were fond of each other.
He stated that once their betrothal was official, a great weight would be lifted from his mind. They shared a toast to the impending union. Tao Siwei praised Qingyun and gave her an heirloom hairpin, declaring his decision to marry her and cherish her. Qingyun happily accepted and presented him with a handmade gift. General Nie entrusted Qingyun's happiness to Tao Siwei, warning him not to fail her. The betrothal was agreed upon, and they toasted the happy couple.
General Nie expressed his contentment that both his daughters were finding good partners. Later, Ning Yuxuan spoke privately with a still-drunk General Nie. General Nie was thinking of Sangyu, admitting his fault in spoiling her and regretting not being stricter, which he felt led to her fate. He recounted saving Ji Man after she fell from the cliff, believing at the time it was Sangyu.
He acknowledged the peculiar nature of the situation and Ning Yuxuan's innocence, as he couldn't have known they were twin sisters. Ning Yuxuan mentioned establishing a memorial altar for Sangyu in an old temple, and General Nie asked for the location so he could visit. General Nie commented on Ji Man being luckier than Sangyu and noted the apparent deep affection between Ji Man and Ning Yuxuan, calling it a strange twist of fate.
He asked Ning Yuxuan how he intended to handle his relationship with Ji Man, given the complex history. Ning Yuxuan stated he did not want Ji Man to be hurt by the past events. Unseen, Tao Siwei overheard their conversation and realized that Nie Sangyu was dead. He was stunned, realizing that the current Mrs. Ning was not the Nie Sangyu he knew, but someone named Ji Man. He questioned how such a thing could happen.
After the celebration, a drunk Qingyun was being helped away. Tao Siwei attempted to speak with her but was stopped by her attendants. He then sought out Ji Man, asking her to share a drink and reminisce about their days as classmates. Tao Siwei noted how quickly time had passed and that they had both achieved their wishes. He pressed Ji Man, asking if her wish was to marry the person she loved most. Ji Man responded that people change.
Tao Siwei commented positively on how she had changed and become more endearing, wishing her and Ning Yuxuan lasting happiness. He pointed out the similarity in their stubborn personalities, recalling a past incident involving a kite stuck in a tree where she insisted on retrieving it herself. Ji Man interrupted, reiterating that there were things she could not reveal at the moment but would explain when the time was right.
She expressed her sincere hope that he and Qingyun would marry, fulfilling both Qingyun's and her own wish. Tao Siwei thanked her and again wished her and Ning Yuxuan well before retiring for the night. Ji Man later told Ning Yuxuan that she believed Tao Siwei knew she was not Nie Sangyu. She described his changed tone, attitude, and gaze during their conversation, indicating he had realized something.
Ning Yuxuan found it hard to believe, considering Tao Siwei his close and upright friend, and doubted he would do anything to harm them. Ji Man stressed the need for extreme caution regarding her true identity. Meanwhile, Gui Bai was recovering from his injuries, telling Miss Shui how quickly he was healing thanks to her care. Miss Shui urged him not to move around too much. Gui Bai thanked her for taking care of him.
Miss Shui felt she should be the one thanking him. Gui Bai expressed his belief that his life was unstable and could be lost at any moment, feeling he couldn't provide her with a secure life. Miss Shui told him she didn't care about his status or lifestyle, only if he loved her. Sang Shen finished packing Ji Man's belongings. Ji Man prepared to leave. She declined Ning Yuxuan's offer to help her pack, stating she could do it herself.
She left behind some items and a message for him, expressing her wish for him not to compromise himself and her reluctance to see him do so. Discovering that Ji Man had left, along with her message and packed items, Ning Yuxuan felt conflicted. He wondered if giving up everything for her constituted a form of betrayal. Later, Yuan Lang, visibly drunk and troubled, sought out Ji Man.
She expressed concern about his state and recent behavior, asking if something was wrong. Yuan Lang indicated something had been tormenting him and he needed to tell her. However, Guihai Warrior, whom Ji Man referred to as 'Dad', entered, interrupting their conversation. Yuan Lang excused himself, promising to talk later. Elsewhere, Ling Jianxing discussed securing all the ceramic kilns to prevent the production of Nie Sangyu's face cream, thus hindering her business.
Tao Siwei then unexpectedly arrived and demanded to speak with Ling Jianxing privately. Ling Jianxing quickly had Wen Wan hide before allowing Tao Siwei in. Tao Siwei stated that the real Nie Sangyu was dead and the current Mrs. Ning was an imposter. He mentioned that General Nie and Ning Yuxuan were aware of this. Ling Jianxing demanded evidence, to which Tao Siwei suggested interrogating the imposter's close servants, as they would know the truth despite any outward deception.
Tao Siwei then challenged Ling Jianxing to seek him out if he believed his information. Ling Jianxing discussed Tao Siwei's claims with Wen Wan. Wen Wan found it credible, noting the significant change in the 'First Lady' and confirming her earlier suspicions that they were not the same person. She acknowledged that while there was no hard evidence, she believed the current Mrs. Ning was not the original Nie Sangyu, wondering who the imposter was.
Ling Jianxing considered Ning Yuxuan's actions bold. He regretted that General Nie had left Haifang to receive the Emperor, as he would have questioned him. He speculated there might be others who could provide information. Ling Jianxing visited Guihai Warrior. He politely acknowledged Guihai Warrior's reputation before stating his purpose was to discuss the upcoming Imperial Supplier Contest, praising Haifang's advantages and seeking Guihai Warrior's experienced input as a seasoned merchant.
Guihai Warrior humbly demurred, saying he was just a small merchant and the contest was well-handled by Ling Jianxing and Ning Yuxuan. Ling Jianxing then inquired about Guihai Warrior's daughter, suggesting her participation given his expertise and resources. Guihai Warrior replied his daughter was frail and recovering in the south, thus unable to appear publicly. Ling Jianxing offered to send doctors from the capital, but Guihai Warrior politely declined, citing concerns about the capital's climate worsening her condition.
Ling Jianxing then brought up Guihai Warrior's foster daughter, Nie Sangyu, and the public murmurs questioning the contest's fairness due to her being Ning Yuxuan's wife and a contestant. Guihai Warrior countered by mentioning Princess Ruyue's royal status also being a potential source of public comment. Citing business matters, Guihai Warrior concluded the meeting. After Ling Jianxing's probing visit, Guihai Warrior came to Ji Man.
He noted Yuan Lang's troubled state and warned Ji Man that her identity might have been exposed. He stressed that with her identity revealed, both she and Ning Yuxuan would be in danger and insisted she must leave immediately, prioritizing her safety over her business. Ji Man sent Sang Shen to deliver an urgent message.
Gui Bai found Ning Yuxuan staring at a bead and told him Ji Man had left, suggesting he discard the item and acknowledging the mutual feelings between them. Ning Yuxuan denied thinking about her. Sang Shen then delivered Ji Man's urgent message to Gui Bai, who immediately gave it to Ning Yuxuan. The message stated that Ji Man's identity might have been exposed and her father was taking her to Yunzhou immediately.
Guihai Warrior urged Ji Man to leave for her and Ning Yuxuan's safety, believing it was the best course of action for them. Ning Yuxuan rushed to the dock, heartbroken to find that Ji Man had gone. As he despaired, Ji Man suddenly reappeared and asked him what he would do if she were not there. They embraced, and Ji Man declared she would not leave, promising to face any future dangers together with him.
She also mentioned they needed to discuss the Tea Gang matter, as she felt something about it was wrong. Just then, Yuan Lang arrived, having come to see Ji Man before her expected departure. Seeing them together, he told them he had something important to tell them about the Tea Gang and asked them to come with him. They went to another location, where Yuan Lang continued drinking.
Ji Man again expressed concern about his recent behavior and offered their help. Yuan Lang felt misunderstood and described himself as a complete joke. He told Ning Yuxuan they should have reconciled earlier. He confessed he had hidden a crucial fact: there was no real feud between them. His father had caused all the tragedy. Ning Yuxuan asked for clarification.
Yuan Lang revealed that the person who killed Ning Yuxuan's father was not Cai Wenzheng, but his own father, who had disguised himself as Cai Wenzheng. He declared himself Ning Yuxuan's true enemy and offered himself for revenge. Ning Yuxuan was shocked. As Yuan Lang insisted Ning Yuxuan kill him, Ji Man intervened, urging Ning Yuxuan to calm down and not be impulsive, noting that the full truth was unclear and Yuan Lang was unaware of his father's actions. She questioned whether the cycle of revenge stemming from their fathers' generation needed to continue.
