Wrong Carriage Right Groom Episode 1 Recap, Plot

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In Yangzhou, Miss Li Yuhu of the Li family's martial arts hall has just changed into her bridal attire. However, she is dissatisfied with the arranged marriage her parents have set up for her. She refuses to marry General Yuan Buqu, who has already lost two wives, and who had been chosen for her. She arrives in her bridal attire before her parents to protest against this marriage. Li's father and mother ask the matchmaker to persuade Li Yuhu, who learns from the matchmaker that Miss Du Bingyan from the Du family in Yangzhou is being forced into a marriage with a sickly young man for political reasons. Li Yuhu believes that if she were in Du Bingyan's shoes, she would never agree to such a marriage. On the other hand, Du Bingyan is also unhappy with her marriage, but she has no choice but to marry due to her father's commitment, to protect her family from the influence of the Qi family, and to repay her parents' kindness in raising her.

As the wealthiest family in northern Yangzhou, both families have arranged for their daughters to marry on the same day. Li's father specially arranges for a wedding procession, attire, and sedan chair that mirror those of the Du family, all to save face for their family.

Despite the auspicious time arriving, Li Yuhu delays boarding the sedan chair, and she even tears her bridal attire and head covering in protest. In response, Li's parents kneel down to beg their daughter to comply. Tearfully, Li Yuhu reluctantly agrees to board the sedan chair and proceed with the marriage. The Li and Du families set out from Yangzhou in separate processions, but they are caught in a sudden rainstorm on the way. Seeking shelter, Li Yuhu and Du Bingyan take refuge temporarily in a temple.

Du Bingyan's maidservant, Xiao Xi, and Li Yuhu's maidservant, Mei Xiang, meet at the temple's entrance. They chat and share information about the upcoming marriages of their mistresses. Li Yuhu will be marrying into Jingzhou, while Du Bingyan will be marrying into Linzhou. Inside the temple, Li Yuhu and Du Bingyan recognize each other, and they remove their head coverings to reveal their identities. They discuss their mutual dissatisfaction with their marriages.

In the past, Li Yuhu and Yuan Buqu were engaged, but a fire destroyed the Yuan family, leading to the death of Yuan Buqu's parents. Now, Li Yuhu worries that Yuan Buqu might seek revenge after marrying her. Hearing Li Yuhu's concerns, Du Bingyan advises her to investigate the deaths of Yuan Buqu's previous wives once she arrives in Jingzhou, suggesting that she should prepare for the worst if her suspicions are correct.

Du Bingyan talks about her own situation and mentions the unfortunate fate of Qi Tianlei, the third son of the Qi family. The Qi family has struggled with male heirs, and while Qi Tianlei survived into adulthood, he's rumored to have a frail constitution and a predicted short lifespan. The Qi family discovered that Du Bingyan's horoscope is compatible with Qi Tianlei's, leading them to demand that the Du family marry their daughter into the Qi family for good fortune.

Feeling a kinship, Li Yuhu and Du Bingyan become friends in the temple and pray for the goddess's blessings. Li Yuhu gives Du Bingyan a jade pendant, a gift from Yuan Buqu, while Du Bingyan presents Li Yuhu with a specially crafted crystal pendant from the Qi family.

A monk arrives at the temple and warns of impending danger, advising both families to leave. The Li and Du families hastily leave the temple, but accidentally switch the red bridal veils of Li Yuhu and Du Bingyan. This marks the beginning of an unexpected twist of fates.

Li Yuhu arrives in Linzhou and, upon unveiling her veil, realizes that she's in the wrong place. Meanwhile, Du Bingyan also discovers that she's been mistaken. Both matchmakers know that they can't switch the brides back before the auspicious time, so they decide to have Li Yuhu impersonate Du Bingyan for the marriage, hoping to help Du Bingyan escape her predicament. After contemplating the situation, Li Yuhu agrees to marry into the Qi family in place of Du Bingyan.

The next day, amidst a lively atmosphere, Li Yuhu walks into the Qi family's residence in Linzhou and completes the wedding ceremony with Qi Tianlei. After the ceremony, Qi Tianlei, who is physically weak, nearly faints, and he is quickly escorted to his room to rest by the Qi family's servants.

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