The Story of Pearl Girl Episode 34 Recap, Plot

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Kang Ming took a liking to the serpentine jade presented by Cui Shijiu and decided to collaborate with Zhenlang Pavilion. Duan Wu noticed Yan Zijing’s reaction to the jade and sensed there was a deeper story behind it. On their way back, Yan Zijing admitted that the jade Cui Shijiu presented belonged to his Yan family.

It was the only one of its kind in the world, and he lamented how Cui Shijiu had ruined such exquisite material by altering it into jewelry, calling it a waste of a treasure. The Zheng family began purchasing serpentine jade in large quantities. With the news that Kang Ming was willing to pay a hefty price, the local jade market skyrocketed.

Yan Zijing secretly met with Kang Ming, and the two addressed each other as uncle and nephew, revealing their close relationship. This was all part of Yan Zijing’s plan. He had previously used the same tactics to manipulate the Cui family and now, with more experience, was employing them against the Zheng family. Kang Ming asked about Yan Zijing’s relationship with Duan Wu, noting that Yan Zijing’s gaze toward her was unusual.

Yan Zijing admitted that involving Duan Wu was intentional to ensure the Zheng family didn’t suspect anything. Duan Wu’s actions, while disruptive, pushed the Zheng family to act more decisively. Originally, Yan Zijing intended to gather more information on Kang Ming, but the Zheng family’s eagerness to collaborate with Kang Ming made them act hastily. To meet Kang Ming’s demands, the Zheng family desperately scrambled to buy more serpentine jade.

Local suppliers, aware of the situation, inflated their prices and claimed limited stock. Zheng Zhiheng, despite traveling far to procure jade, found only small quantities. Frustrated, he sought advice from his father, who was equally at a loss. Duan Wu took the initiative to visit the Zheng family, claiming to have a large supply of raw materials. Left with no choice, Zheng Zhiheng agreed to meet her.

Duan Wu offered her jade at a high price, knowing the Zheng family was in a dire situation. Her confident demeanor matched the Zheng family’s desperation. After her departure, Zheng Zhiheng’s father flew into a rage. The cost of acquiring jade now was ten times the market price, yet failing to meet the order was not an option. Cui Shijiu began dismantling the stolen jewelry from the Li Long thieves to retrieve gems.

Zheng Zhiheng rushed in and warned her to be prepared. His father had advised him to quietly eliminate Cui Shijiu after completing the deal. Zheng Zhiheng, who genuinely cared for Cui Shijiu, didn’t want to become another disposable pawn in his father’s schemes. He didn’t desire wealth or status but longed for a peaceful life with his mother and Cui Shijiu. Secretly, he stole the seal of the jewelry store, preparing to flee with her.

As they spoke, government guards suddenly surrounded Zhenlang Pavilion. Beside Cui Shijiu’s table lay a trove of tribute pearls intended for the imperial court. If the stolen items were discovered, execution would be inevitable. Zheng Zhiheng urged Cui Shijiu to escape, hiding the remaining pearls and other jewels before fleeing himself. Cui Shijiu waited for him outside the wall, and when she finally saw Zheng Zhiheng climb over, they escaped together. Zhang Jinran decisively ordered the city to be sealed off.

For three days, the entire city was under lockdown, with a massive effort to capture Zheng Zhiheng and Cui Shijiu. Yu Xiaoniang wept endlessly at home, pleading with Zheng Shiyuan to intervene. She reminded him that Zheng Zhiheng was the family’s only heir. Although Zheng Shiyuan was distressed, he had no solution. Most of their wealth had already gone into purchasing jade, and the evidence against Zheng Zhiheng made it nearly impossible for him to escape punishment.

Zheng Zhiheng and Cui Shijiu hid in an abandoned thatched hut. Each time they heard the soldiers searching outside, they lay on the straw piles, holding their breath. Seeing Zheng Zhiheng’s dirt-covered face, Cui Shijiu couldn’t help but laugh, teasing him about how the once idle and spoiled young master had now fallen so low.

Embarrassed, Zheng Zhiheng replied that if it hadn’t been for a certain someone capturing his heart from a young age, he wouldn’t have given up his fortune to run away with her.

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