The Legend of Zhuohua Episode 1 Recap, Plot

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Mu Zhuohua pretended to be reading, fearing that Mrs. Mu would accuse her of neglecting her duties. Just as luck would have it, Master Mu was marrying a concubine, allowing Mu Zhuohua to escape scrutiny, and Mrs. Mu was too preoccupied to pay her any attention. Seizing the moment when everyone was focused on the newcomers, Mu Zhuohua, accompanied by her personal maidservant Guo Juli, escaped. Mu Rong wanted to see his 18th wife whom he was marrying, so he lifted the red veil. Mu Zhuohua was also reading in the carriage, and Guo Juli wondered why she was reading while on the move. Mu Zhuohua explained that if she didn't study well, she would end up getting married. She believed that once a woman was married, her life would be ruined. She planned to become a county official in the future and not just a county official's wife.

Mu Zhuohua, along with Guo Juli, arrived in the capital city of Dingjing. They coincidentally met Lord Ding returning to the city. Mu Zhuohua told Guo Juli that Lord Ding was very formidable, and she wanted to get to know him and find out why he was so powerful. When Mu Zhuohua saw her pursuers approaching, she asked Guo Juli to sit tight as she urged the carriage faster. Guo Juli reminded her that they were approaching the Grand Demon, but Mu Zhuohua didn't care and was determined to take a chance. She called out for her mother and acted as an undutiful daughter. As they passed the Grand Demon, the guards, following their master's orders, let her go. Mu Zhuohua hurriedly left, leaving her pursuers in confusion.

Guo Juli couldn't believe Mu Zhuohua had dared to confront the Grand Demon's convoy. She was feeling a bit scared now. After observing the situation, Mu Zhuohua realized that the person in the carriage wasn't Lord Ding. She sensed that Lord Ding's return to the capital this time was out of the ordinary. The person in the carriage was indeed not Lord Ding; he had sent his steward Zhang to pretend to be him and return to the city. Lord Ding himself had other matters to attend to and didn't want to attract attention. Liu Yan stood before Yuan Chengming's grave, instructing his subordinates to find out who had erected the grave, determined to uncover the truth of what happened back then.

Mu Zhuohua arrived at Flower Alley, intending to rent a house and stay there to prepare for an exam. Upon hearing that she was a female scholar, Old Lady Lu thought it was commendable and offered her help. Old Lady Lu took Mu Zhuohua to see the room, explaining that the previous occupant had died. Guo Juli was a bit scared, but Mu Zhuohua assured her that it was fine for them to stay there. Mu Zhuohua noticed that Old Lady Lu's eyes were yellow and her hands were cold, so she gave her a homemade sachet. Guo Juli was puzzled as Mu Zhuohua wasn't supposed to reveal her medical skills, but Mu Zhuohua explained that they needed money due to their expenses and the need to earn a living.

The courtesan Song Yun approached Mu Zhuohua after hearing about her medical skills from Old Lady Lu. Mu Zhuohua invited Song Yun into her room and examined her. Song Yun was surprised that Mu Zhuohua didn't seem curious about her identity. Mu Zhuohua mentioned she probably lived across the street. Song Yun asked if Mu Zhuohua wasn't repulsed by her profession, given that the street was lined with courtesans. Mu Zhuohua replied that, in her eyes, all patients were the same. Mu Zhuohua diagnosed Song Yun's condition as a result of a harsh abortion procedure and inadequate recovery. Song Yun explained that she was an aging courtesan, and no one cared about her.

Liu Yan received a letter from He Xin, which informed him about Yuan Chengming's past travels.

Mu Zhuohua prescribed a treatment for Song Yun, but Song Yun would need to buy the medicine herself. Song Yun gave Mu Zhuohua a silver coin and left. Seeing Song Yun, Mu Zhuohua was reminded of her mother and shared her determination not to end up like a flower (courtesan), but to become a towering tree and protect herself. Mu Zhuohua and Guo Juli were out in the night market when they ran into Song Yun. Song Yun asked Mu Zhuohua if she could come to the Little Qin Palace to provide her expertise, knowing it was a difficult request. Despite the challenge, Mu Zhuohua agreed to visit the palace. Upon arriving at the Little Qin Palace, Mu Zhuohua saw Yun Xiangyue's condition and realized she couldn't compete for the title of "Flower Selection," but Yun Xiangyue was determined to proceed.

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