The Double Episode 3 Recap
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Xue Fangfei returned to her room and unexpectedly found that Tong Er had come, arranged by Xiao Heng. This allowed Tong Er to escape the dangerous situation successfully. Xue Fangfei told Tong Er that she couldn’t deal with the people who hurt Jiang Li just yet, but one day she would make them pay. Tong Er wanted to stay by Xue Fangfei’s side, and Xue Fangfei agreed, as they both had the same goal: to bring the real culprits to justice.
Ji Shuran had prepared fine clothes for Jiang Li’s return and wanted to ensure that the occasion was grand. She knew that the old madam still cared for Jiang Li, and this was an opportunity to erase Jiang Li from her heart.
When Xue Fangfei returned to the Jiang residence, Ji Shuran's attendant, Nanny Sun, pretended not to recognize her. Xue Fangfei identified herself as Jiang Li and showed the hairpin her mother left her. Confirming her identity, Nanny Sun quickly changed her attitude and said Ji Shuran would be delighted to see how elegant she had become. Nanny Sun then brought out the prepared clothes, which Xue Fangfei accepted graciously.
Ji Shuran, to secure her position, didn't want the two to meet. Meanwhile, Xiao Heng was still investigating the salt smuggling case, questioning Qin Gongzi’s father, who refused to confess. Xiao Heng couldn’t take further action for the time being.
Xue Fangfei watched the grand scene outside, reminded of her past meetings with Shen Yurong, but now only Xiao Heng was there. Xiao Heng never believed in coincidences, and he wanted to see what Xue Fangfei was up to. As Xue Fangfei arrived, Xiao Heng prepared to give her beloved items, all of which Ji Shuran vetoed, intentionally sending the old madam’s least favorite Shu embroidery to embarrass Xue Fangfei.
At the entrance, Jiang Yuanbai and Ji Shuran were waiting. Tong Er exited first, followed by Xue Fangfei. Jiang Yuanbai was surprised to see how much Jiang Li had changed over the years. Ji Shuran smiled hypocritically, while Xue Fangfei, not changing her clothes, claimed Ji Shuran’s gifts didn’t fit her. Ji Shuran then took her by the hand into the house.
Inside, Xue Fangfei met her uncle and aunt, thanks to Tong Er’s prior instructions. Xue Fangfei didn't mistake anyone, intentionally mentioning their preferences to avoid suspicion. Ji Shuran, under the guise of rest, declined a planned reunion dinner.
In the courtyard, Xue Fangfei reminisced about her childhood, which comforted Jiang Yuanbai. She inquired about her grandmother's health, hoping to visit her. Ji Shuran had no choice but to take her.
The old madam reminisced about the many gifts she had sent over the years, though Tong Er had told Xue Fangfei they never received any. Xue Fangfei guessed someone intercepted them but kept quiet to avoid embarrassing Ji Shuran. Ji Shuran intentionally had Nanny Sun call her son, hoping his antics would drive Xue Fangfei away. The child, Bing Ji, threw a tantrum, angering the old madam, and Jiang Yuanbai had to calm him down, putting an end to the matter.
Nanny Sun then led Xue Fangfei and Tong Er to Jiang Li’s former, now dilapidated courtyard, overgrown with weeds. Accepting it without complaint, Xue Fangfei saw it as a deliberate slight, but knew refusing it would lead to further accusations. She vowed to reclaim everything Jiang Li lost.
Even Nanny Sun felt Jiang Li seemed like a different person upon her return. Ji Shuran cautioned against such talk, confident that under her watchful eye, Xue Fangfei’s true nature would eventually show.
While Xue Fangfei and Tong Er cleaned the courtyard, Nanny Sun sent two maids, Yun Shuang and Xiang Qiao, who were her spies. The lazy maids left the chores to Tong Er, who harbored resentment. Xue Fangfei joined her in washing clothes to keep her company.
Ji Shuran, surprised that Xue Fangfei hadn’t caused a fuss, decided to continue observing her. Xue Fangfei soon understood the maids’ lazy habits. She cleverly assigned only one to supervise Tong Er, gifting Xiang Qiao, which made Yun Shuang jealous. This pleased Xiang Qiao, and Xue Fangfei used this to subtly create discord between the two maids.
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