Scent of Time Episode 5 Recap, Plot

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Hua Qian understood the implication in Zhong Xiwu's words and quickly knelt down to apologize, claiming that her younger brother, Hua Shen, had intellectual impairments, and Hua Wenang was busy with his business, which resulted in neglecting Hua Shen's upbringing. This allowed him to take advantage of the situation. Zhong Xiwu persisted in questioning Hua Qian, asking how to punish Hua Shen for his audacious behavior. Hua Qian pinched her thigh hard, causing her to sit down suddenly, and a few tears welled up in her eyes. She pleaded for Zhong Xiwu's forgiveness, describing her life within the family estate and how she couldn't dare to offer unwarranted advice.

Zhong Xiwu finally stopped pressing her and helped Hua Qian to her feet using the account book. At that moment, Zhong Yelan arrived, and the two of them went to the main hall together. When Zhong Yelan saw Hua Qian's anxious look, he asked her what had happened. Hua Qian just lightly held onto his arm, shook her head, and remained silent. Zhong Yelan seemed to understand and quickly held Hua Qian's hand, his eyes showing a touch of annoyance. On their way back home, Zhong Yelan inquired about the day's events, but Hua Qian kept her head down and appeared unwilling to speak to him. Little did she know that her mind was in turmoil, filled with countless thoughts and confusion.

In the middle of the night, strong winds battered the partially open window. Hua Qian was awakened and, in a daze, got up to close the window. However, she seemed to suddenly think of something and opened the window further. As expected, the next day she fell ill with a cold and stayed in bed. She had achieved her goal of having a legitimate reason not to visit the Zhong family's garden. Content with her decision, she closed her eyes and continued to sleep. In the Zhong family's garden, the Grand Princess had been waiting in the main hall for a long time. Upon learning of Hua Qian's illness, her heart sank, and she quickly instructed a maidservant to deliver tonics to Hua Qian.

Zhong Yelan didn't want to disturb Hua Qian, so he sent word to the Hua family. Mrs. Hua, along with Hua Shen, rushed to the Zhong residence, bringing many medicinal herbs with them. As soon as Hua Shen entered, he was captivated by Mu Yao. Seeing Mu Yao's indifferent attitude, Hua Shen's curiosity grew. However, he wasn't at the Hua residence; he was at the Zhong residence, so he happily went to his sister's room. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Hua Shen remained persistent, inquiring about the female envoy he had met earlier. Hua Qian got so angry that she scolded her brother harshly, telling him to control his greedy and lustful nature, especially not to provoke people around Zhong Yelan.

Hua Qian also asked her mother to pass a message to her father, "A small issue can lead to a big disaster if left unattended." But when she returned home, Mrs. Hua did not relay Hua Qian's words exactly as they were. Instead, she did her best to conceal what had happened at the teahouse and today's incident. She also instructed Hua Wenang to find a suitable daughter-in-law who could manage the household for Hua Shen. However, she was concerned that the mistresses in Hua Shen's courtyard might discourage high-status young women from marrying into their family.

In another half month, it would be Zhong Yelan's birthday. Hua Qian remembered that she had met Mu Yao on her own birthday. Zhong Yelan's parents had passed away, and in his childhood, he would kneel before their memorial tablets on his birthday. Once, a veiled young girl walked in and asked why he was there, wondering if he was being punished by his parents. When she learned that the little boy was kneeling to honor his parents, the girl gently patted his shoulder and consoled him with a sweet voice. They spent the whole day playing together, and Zhong Yelan finally regained his smile, emerging from the shadow of losing his parents. When they parted ways, Zhong Yelan still didn't know the girl's name or what she looked like, so he gave her a piece of jade as a gift.

Hua Qian seemed to have an idea and quickly began thinking about how to prepare for Zhong Yelan's birthday banquet. She speculated that Zhong Xiwu would accompany him, so she deliberately got Zhong Yelan's favorite food wrong and had Mu Yao play a tune on a musical instrument. Hua Qian remembered that in the past, she had played a tune first, provoking Mu Yao, who grew up on the border, and it ended with her suffering. This time, Hua Qian decided to help Mu Yao rise to fame deliberately, so she wouldn't become a stepping stone for her. As expected, Zhong Xiwu requested to take Mu Yao with him.

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