Scent of Time Episode 2 Recap, Plot

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Hua Man is no longer the Hua family's eldest daughter, she has become a first-rank maidservant in the Zhong family. She mentioned Mu Yunping, who was thrown into prison, and hinted that Hua Qian should pass a message to the Hua family, suggesting they should take advantage of the situation and ensure the Mu family never has a chance to rise again. Hua Qian was furious at Hua Man for maligning the Mu family, as the Hua family had no connection to the matter. When she heard this, Hua Man was initially puzzled, but then it seemed like she understood something. She mockingly chuckled at Hua Qian's excessive caution and indicated that everything was already taken care of here.

Hua Qian had a headache and suddenly understood why the Hua family had suffered defeat. She directly exposed Hua Man, stating that Hua Man hadn't been sent by the Hua family to relay messages; she had chosen to infiltrate the Zhong family herself. Furious, Hua Man didn't care about the status difference and accused Hua Qian of being ungrateful. Hua Qian pretended to be innocent, then calmly continued, suggesting that Hua Man's true intention in entering the Zhong residence was to covet Zhong Xiwu. With that, she left.

As she returned to her room, Zhong Yelan hurriedly approached, taking Hua Qian's hand and asking if something was wrong. Hua Qian shook her head and remained silent. At that moment, the Crown Princess's personal maidservant leaned in to speak to her. The Crown Princess subsequently smiled and playfully teased the newlyweds. Hua Qian suddenly understood that the Crown Princess was already aware of the incident with Hua Man. She hadn't exposed Hua Man to test Hua Qian.

The Crown Princess called Hua Qian over and, in front of everyone, presented her with a jade bracelet that the late Emperor had bestowed upon her. Everyone, including Hua Qian herself, was surprised by this turn of events. After everyone left, the Crown Princess touched her empty wrist, sighing about how she, too, had moments of uncertainty. Hua Qian, lost in thought, caressed the jade bracelet, feeling a myriad of emotions.

When Hua Qian returned to the Zhong residence, it was already night, and she felt physically exhausted. She just wanted to shed the burdens on her body and get a good night's sleep. However, the wet nurse insisted that Hua Qian deliver the evening meal to Zhong Yelan. Hua Qian reluctantly complied. Zhong Yelan had a hint of apology on his face and explained that he was currently overwhelmed with official duties and might not be able to accompany her. Hua Qian didn't mind and promptly excused herself. This caught Zhong Yelan off guard, and he began to contemplate something. He called the house steward, Ji Dong, and instructed him to provide Hua Qian with the family's emblem and account book. Hua Qian initially wanted to decline, but Ji Dong's intent was clear, and she had no choice but to accept.

The day Hua Qian returned, night had fallen, and she felt like her body was aching all over. She just wanted to remove the weight on her shoulders and get a good night's rest. However, the wet nurse insisted that Hua Qian deliver the evening meal to Zhong Yelan. Hua Qian was annoyed but complied. Zhong Yelan, with a somewhat apologetic expression, mentioned that he was busy with official matters and might not be able to accompany her. Hua Qian didn't mind and quickly excused herself, leaving Zhong Yelan lost in thought. He called for the house steward, Ji Dong, instructing him to provide Hua Qian with the family's emblem and account book. Hua Qian initially wanted to refuse but realized that this was Zhong Yelan's decision, so she accepted.

On the day Hua Qian returned, it was already night, and she felt physically exhausted. She just wanted to shed the burdens on her body and get a good night's sleep. However, the wet nurse insisted that Hua Qian deliver the evening meal to Zhong Yelan. Hua Qian reluctantly complied. Zhong Yelan had a hint of apology on his face and explained that he was currently overwhelmed with official duties and might not be able to accompany her. Hua Qian didn't mind and promptly excused herself. This caught Zhong Yelan off guard, and he began to contemplate something. He called the house steward, Ji Dong, and instructed him to provide Hua Qian with the family's emblem and account book. Hua Qian initially wanted to decline, but Ji Dong's intent was clear, and she had no choice but to accept.

The next day, the guards at the Zhong residence reported that Mu Yao had escaped. Zhong Yelan's face turned pale, but he quickly controlled his inner turmoil, fearing that Hua Qian would notice his anxiety. Little did he know that Hua Qian had already learned what had happened. Rather than being left stranded on the road as before, she chose to release Zhong Yelan voluntarily. She thought that if she showed kindness to him today, he might remember this favor when he confessed later. With this in mind, Hua Qian calmly told Zhong Yelan that if there were urgent matters, he should go ahead and deal with them.

Beggar Hua Rongzhou was being chased by a merchant and stopped Hua Qian's carriage. In the past, Hua Qian wouldn't have intervened, but now she hoped that her act of kindness and charity today would provide her with protection in the future. She personally negotiated with the merchant and rescued Hua Rongzhou. Someone was watching her every move. When she showed kindness to a stranger, Zhong Xiwu on the upper floor couldn't help but reveal a teasing smile. Hua Qian noticed the intense gaze from above and turned around to bow before getting into her carriage.

Finally, she arrived at the Hua family estate, and Hua Qian suddenly felt her heart stop beating. She seemed to smell the scent of rust emanating from her father's neck. However, her parents were alive and well before her, and Hua Qian was overwhelmed with a mixture of emotions. To prevent history from repeating itself, Hua Qian quickly spoke up in defense of the Mu family to her father, hoping he wouldn't take drastic actions. Hua Wenang was surprised and reminded Hua Qian that to eradicate a problem, one must remove it at the root.

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