The Double Episode 21 Recap
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Xue Fangfei still didn't know who else could save her father now. The villagers were all very afraid of retaliation. Early the next morning, County Magistrate Wei Kun came to take Xue's father away. Xue Fangfei pointed out there were major doubts in her father's case. She knelt down, staking her life to buy time, hoping for a re-investigation. However, the magistrate insisted on taking her father to the execution ground.
Just then, an ordinary citizen stepped forward to help plead for Xue's father. Without him, they wouldn't be where they were today. Soon, other villagers came forward to testify for Xue's father. Touched deeply, Xue Fangfei realized her father's deeds for the people were being repaid. Unable to proceed, the magistrate had to leave. Xue Fangfei thanked everyone sincerely for their support. Encouraged by all to clear her father's name, Xue Fangfei's success reached Xiao Heng quickly.
Realizing Xue Fangfei had already succeeded, he no longer needed to intervene, as more pressing matters awaited him. Xue Fangfei informed Ye Shijie about the events in Huaixiang. Jiang Yuanping received a letter from his daughter, learning about her intent to clear Xue's father's name, which angered him deeply. Ji Shuran added fuel to the fire intentionally. Jiang Yuanping immediately sent someone to bring his daughter back.
Ye Shijie felt uneasy about this, knowing the villagers still stood by Xue Fangfei. Knowing Ye Shijie intended to find Xue Fangfei, Xiao Heng persistently tagged along, forcing Ye Shijie to agree. The Emperor tasked the Li family with disaster relief and heard about what happened with Xue Fangfei in Huaixiang. Jiang Yuanping could only apologize now. Li Jin suffered as his father reprimanded him publicly.
The Princess made Li Jin tea, pouring scalding hot water on his hand, a punishment in disguise. If news of the gold mine leaked, even the Princess wouldn't protect him. Li Jin begged for another chance, promising success this time. Shen Yurong hadn't visited the Princess during this period, knowing he wouldn't stay idle forever. Xue's father was highly anxious now. Only when Xue Fangfei sang childhood songs did he calm down.
Uncle San informed them of the famine, where people couldn't even eat. Xue Fangfei arrived in Dingzhou and found the situation worse, unexpectedly encountering Liu Xu, who was delivering grain with her father. The situation was dire, risking unrest if aid didn't arrive soon. Along the way, Xue Fangfei saw the plight of the refugees, realizing how critical the situation was. Soon, the people clamored to see Xue Fangfei, but Uncle San thought it premature for her to appear publicly.
The villagers revered Xue Fangfei for her bravery and were hoping for her help. A young mother with a crying baby approached, desperate due to hunger. Uncle San distributed some grain, but Xue Fangfei feared opening the floodgates to more refugees. Prepared to leave that night, initially Uncle San didn't understand, but knowing Xue Fangfei always had reasons, he agreed.
As they left the city, they encountered a large group of refugees, some so hungry they tried to seize grain from the carts. Just then, Jiang Jingrui appeared, shouting that he had plenty of buns. He managed to distract the people, allowing Xue Fangfei's group to escape. Seeing the people crazily scramble for food deeply affected Xue's father, knowing the supplies were depleted. If they didn't leave soon, they might not escape at all.
Xue Fangfei decided to return to the city. Even if her father was mentally unstable, she couldn't bear to see the people suffer. Unexpectedly, Ye Shijie and Jiang Jingrui had also arrived. Li Zhongnan was now in charge of disaster relief. Xue Fangfei suspected someone was undermining their efforts and needed to find out who was behind it. Learning Xue Fangfei was in Dingzhou, Li Zhongnan deliberately delayed sending grain, putting her in danger.
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