The Double Episode 5 Recap
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Xiao Heng quickly sent someone to investigate, while Xue Fangfei stayed by his side. Sure enough, they found Qin Gongzi at the Zhen Nu Hall. Xue Fangfei asked Xiao Heng to return the jade pendant, which he did. Xiao Heng insinuated that she had an affair with Qin Gongzi, which was an insult to Xue Fangfei, making her eyes redden before she turned and left. Xiao Heng didn’t expect Xue Fangfei to have such chastity, which surprised him. She knew Xiao Heng had started doubting her identity, but Xue Fangfei didn’t care.
After returning, Jiang Yue soon arrived. Jiang Yue, who was Jiang Ruoyao’s lackey, deliberately brought over some music scores and even prostrated herself on the ground. Xue Fangfei, however, wouldn't indulge her, so Jiang Yue had to leave dejectedly. Xue Fangfei knew it was time to meet Jiang Ruoyao. When she arrived, Jiang Ruoyao was playing the qin and, in front of Xue Fangfei, broke the strings, asserting her dominance. Jiang Ruoyao then took out all her heirloom jewelry to show everyone who was the real mistress of the Jiang family.
Ji Shuran, knowing her daughter Jiang Ruoyao had prepared well for the coming-of-age ceremony, felt relieved. However, to prevent Xue Fangfei from attending the ceremony, Ji Shuran poisoned the soup. Luckily, Xue Fangfei was prepared and only pretended to eat it. Ji Shuran wasn’t too surprised, thinking Xue Fangfei had gained some skills from her time at Zhen Nu Hall.
Qin Gongzi was taken to the prison for interrogation, eventually confessing. Xiao Heng had to capture the salt smugglers. Knowing Jiang's family was holding a coming-of-age ceremony and Shen Yurong would attend, he found it intriguing. The next morning, Jiang Yuanbai was watching Xue Fangfei’s room, surprised that the window was still closed, thinking she hadn’t woken up, making him a bit angry. Xue Fangfei woke up to find it was already daylight, realizing someone had tampered with their sleep.
Hurrying to dress, Xue Fangfei knew the poison was just a distraction, another one of Ji Shuran's schemes. Ji Shuran and Jiang Yuanbai were greeting guests when Shen Yurong arrived with his mother and sister. Shen’s mother, unfamiliar with such occasions, tried to make a good impression.
Xue Fangfei, ready to go out, found two strong men guarding the door. It was clear Ji Shuran didn’t intend to let her attend the ceremony. At this moment, Xiao Heng, dressed in red, also arrived. Jiang Yuanbai didn’t expect him. Xiao Heng asked about Xue Fangfei, and Ji Shuran replied she was unwell, but Xiao Heng was suspicious.
Everyone praised Jiang Ruoyao and Zhou Yanbang as a perfect couple, while Jiang Ruoyao clung to Zhou Yanbang. Xiao Heng’s investigation revealed guards at Xue Fangfei’s door, indicating she was confined. Xiao Heng didn't plan to help, wanting to see how resourceful Xue Fangfei was.
Jiang Ruoyao arrived, and Ji Shuran personally combed her hair for the ceremony. After the rites, everyone praised her. During the fireworks, there was a dud, and peach blossom petals scattered as Xue Fangfei appeared. In shock, Shen Yurong saw her, as everyone thought she was dead. Xue Fangfei ignored him, terrifying Shen's mother and sister.
Xue Fangfei completely overshadowed Jiang Ruoyao. Aunt Liu praised Xue Fangfei, even presenting her with coming-of-age gifts, sidelining Ji Shuran. Xue Fangfei took back everything that belonged to her as Jiang Li, stealing all the attention. Jiang Ruoyao, enraged, fainted.
As the fireworks started, it felt like Jiang Li was helping Xue Fangfei. Ji Shuran was furious, knowing she couldn’t let Xue Fangfei stay. Zhou Yanbang approached Xue Fangfei, mentioning their engagement, but she ignored him. Shen Yurong’s mother worried Xue Fangfei was their former daughter-in-law, but Shen Yurong insisted she was Jiang Li.
Xue Fangfei held back tears, maintaining her composure until they left. Then, Xiao Heng appeared. He admired Xue Fangfei's resourcefulness, having worked with Xiao Jingrui to escape. Xiao Heng wanted to unmask her, but Xue Fangfei wouldn't fall for his tricks.
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