Si Jin Episode 27 Recap, Plot

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The Sixth Prince and his mother, Consort Zhuang, were surprised to see Jiang Shi’s presence. Since Jiang Shi had previously been rejected in marriage, Consort Zhuang, who had heard rumors of Consort Xian mistreating Yu Qi, had initially doubted them. But now, seeing this situation, she believed them.

Consort Xian also felt that bringing Jiang Shi here was inappropriate, as her status was only fit for a secondary consort, and a secondary consort should not be selected alongside a primary consort. The Grand Princess, wanting to support her daughter, specifically sought out the emperor. Just as the emperor was reminiscing about his own consort selection in the past, Yang Nianzhi from the Astronomical Bureau arrived with a request.

Yang Nianzhi presented the emperor with the predicted marital matches for Prince Shu and Prince Yan, stating that Yu Qi’s fate was marked by misfortune and that he was inherently an ominous figure. He claimed that Yu Qi should not marry someone with a similarly solitary and ill-fated destiny, as it would bring disaster to both the nation and his family. However, the emperor dismissed this belief and insisted that Yu Qi should choose the woman he desired.

Nevertheless, he instructed Yang Nianzhi to investigate suitable matches for Yu Qi. The painting competition ended, and Jiang Shi, concerned that her artwork might be tampered with, had made a special mark on it. The examiners collected all the paintings and first presented Cui Mingyue’s artwork to the emperor. The emperor was very pleased with her painting and even rewarded her with a jade bracelet.

Cui Mingyue, feeling proud, showed off her painting to Jiang Shi, confidently declaring that she would be the winner. When it was Jiang Shi’s turn, her painting was unrolled, revealing a blank sheet of paper. She was summoned for questioning, puzzled as to why her painting had disappeared. She mentioned that she had previously seen an examiner in her kitchen, but the examiner adamantly denied it. Yu Qi immediately stood up to defend Jiang Shi.

Jiang Shi then detected the scent of traceless grass on the paper—a herb that, when mixed with ink, causes drawings to vanish. To prove her point, she poured a cup of water onto the paper, and her painting of a black peony reappeared. The Grand Princess attempted to use the black peony against Jiang Shi, but Jiang Shi’s explanation greatly satisfied the emperor. The emperor launched an investigation into the ink, but it had already been disposed of.

As a result, he ordered the arrest of the examiner. Jiang Shi’s composed demeanor and intelligence earned her Consort Zhuang’s admiration. The emperor then appointed Lan Xingwen as the new examiner. Throughout the following tests, Jiang Shi continued to impress with her remarkable actions, winning the emperor’s favor. During the flower-giving ceremony, Prince Shu unexpectedly presented his first flower to Jiang Shi, surprising everyone.

When it was Yu Qi’s turn, he shocked everyone by giving all six of his flowers to Jiang Shi. Consort Xian was stunned, as Jiang Shi was not the ideal choice for a princess consort in her mind. In fact, she harbored some dislike toward her. Consort Xian reproached Yu Qi for giving all his flowers to Jiang Shi. However, Yu Qi showed no regret and firmly declared that he had chosen Jiang Shi as his wife.

The emperor admired Yu Qi for his decisiveness, as he himself had once had a beloved but had not dared to give all six flowers to one person. Yu Qi, however, had done what the emperor could not. Upon returning home, Jiang Shi informed the Jiang Matriarch that she had received six flowers, all from Prince Yan. The Jiang Matriarch immediately became worried. Madam Xiao rushed in, spreading negative rumors about Jiang Shi.

The Jiang Matriarch feared that Jiang Shi’s high profile would offend many influential figures and put the entire Dongping Bo Manor at a disadvantage. Meanwhile, Cui Mingyue returned home and, still furious about Jiang Shi and her mother, argued with her parents. In her rage, she even burned the flowers in the courtyard and desperately pleaded with her mother to help her win Yu Qi. The palace sent an envoy to the Dongping Bo Manor to deliver an imperial decree.

Everyone was puzzled, especially the Jiang Matriarch, who was apprehensive. She feared that Jiang Shi’s prominence might not be a good thing. The eunuch delivering the decree announced that Jiang Shi was to be conferred the title of Princess Consort Yan. The entire household congratulated Jiang Shi, and the Jiang Matriarch was overjoyed. Now that Jiang Shi was officially part of the imperial family, the Dongping Bo Manor would finally gain prominence and respect.

Madam Xiao, on the other hand, was furious. Her own daughter was outstanding in every way, yet her marriage had been fraught with difficulties. Meanwhile, Jiang Shi, against all odds, had become the Princess Consort of Prince Yan.

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