The Double Episode 25 Recap
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Nanny went back and told Xue Fangfei and the villagers from Huai Township that Ji Shuran deliberately chose today to sow discord between Xue Fangfei and her grandmother. Shortly after Xue Fangfei finished eating, Xiao Heng arrived, and she left with him. Ye Shijie suddenly felt a bit down. Xiao Heng asked Xue Fangfei who she should thank the most for successfully lodging the complaint this time.
Without hesitation, she said it was him, and then she poured him a drink. Xue Fangfei deliberately mentioned Lady Situ, which angered Xiao Heng and prompted him to dismiss his subordinates. Xue Fangfei quietly remarked to Xiao Heng that he looked quite handsome when he was angry, and Xiao Heng's lips curled up after she left. Xue Fangfei visited her father and vowed to avenge him. Ye Shijie waited at the door for Xue Fangfei, curious about Xiao Heng's intentions.
He asked if Xiao Heng had bullied her, and Xue Fangfei smiled. Ji Shuran didn't expect everyone in the family to support Xue Fangfei now, so her next move had to hit the mark. Princess Wanning found Ji Shuran to propose a collaboration against Xue Fangfei. Their thoughts aligned perfectly, and they formed an alliance, now plotting various ways to kill Xue Fangfei. The Grand Steward received a letter from Princess Wanning, signaling that he would also take action.
One night, several people were burned alive by blue flames. The commoners speculated it was because Princess Wanning was imprisoned. Xiao Heng also investigated the matter; it seemed like a storm was brewing. Xue Fangfei also received a message from Xiao Heng, advising her to stay home. Earlier, Ji Shuran had planned to frame Xue Fangfei but was thwarted when Jiang's father and grandmother spoke up for her.
Xue Fangfei knew Ji Shuran and Princess Wanning would now try to kill her by any means. Tong Er was willing to stand by Xue Fangfei's side, and she vowed they would prevail. Ji Shuran arrived at the city gate to see the Grand Steward, allowed in only after presenting her invitation. Time passed, but the Grand Steward didn't come out to meet her.
Inside the room hung her own portrait, and Ji Shuran remembered how her beloved was beaten for painting her portrait years ago. When the Grand Steward finally emerged, Ji Shuran recognized him as Liu Wencai, the man she once loved. She couldn't believe he had survived the fire years ago. Ji Shuran recalled how they were forced apart despite becoming the wife of Jiang's family, and she didn't expect him to still care for her.
Ji Shuran kissed Liu Wencai but later tied him up and set a fire intending to eliminate him. As Liu Wencai struggled to protect his face from the fire, Ji Shuran realized he had been by Princess Wanning's side all these years. Now he could help Ji Shuran get rid of Jiang Li, depending on whether she was willing. After returning home, Ji Shuran appeared distraught, and the nanny noticed something was wrong, so she hurriedly left with her maidservant.
Jiang Yue returned to the Jiang family, but Zhou Yanbang had been sending gifts to Jiang Ruoyao. Ji Shuran hurriedly arranged for the Qi family to propose marriage upon hearing this. Jiang Yue didn't have a good time at Zhou's house; even the things she brought back were not from the Zhou family but her dowry. Zhou Yanbang continued to favor either Jiang Li or Jiang Ruoyao.
Jiang Yue mentioned that Xue Fangfei had given her a note before, making Zhou Yanbang very angry. He hit Jiang Yue and said she would become the mistress of the Zhou family as long as she became pregnant. Jiang Ruoyao was delighted to learn of the poor relationship between Zhou Yanbang and Jiang Yue, thinking she still had a chance.
Later, Ji Shuran discovered Jiang Ruoyao's continued contact with Zhou Yanbang, becoming furious and vowing not to let them be together. Jiang Jingrui returned from Dingzhou after settling matters and hurried back to pay respects to his ancestors. Jiang Ruoyao was heartbroken, realizing the person she liked couldn't be with her. At this time, Zhou Yanbang sent a letter inviting Jiang Ruoyao to meet him. Jiang Ruoyao discovered that the gift Zhou Yanbang had sent was missing, infuriating her.
That night, Zhou Yanbang still went to meet Jiang Ruoyao, and Jiang Yue was furious when she learned this, while Zhou Yanbang threatened her not to tell anyone about what happened last night. Xiao Heng felt that the ghost fire was just a prelude; the real drama was yet to come.
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