Episode 13 recap: Shen Nuo came to find Yu Xiang Jin.
Lian Man Er returned with a lot of grapes, and Wang You Heng helped her wash the grapes. He said that he could do anything Shen Nuo could do. Lian Man Er remained silent. Shen Nuo mentioned that there was a stronghold nearby and suggested going there with Shi San to take a look.Yu Xiang Jin was somewhat surprised to see Shen Nuo. He didn't expect them to actually come. Shen Nuo realized that these people were not ruthless bandits but oppressed individuals. Yu Xiang Jin had gathered them here and instructed them to rob officials and wealthy merchants.
Yu Xiang Jin and his brothers discussed the plan to rob the Hu merchant. Shen Nuo and the others listened. Shen Nuo pointed out that Yu Xiang Jin knew they were after the account book, yet he didn't mention it and had them eavesdrop on their robbery plans to test their attitude.
One of the brothers mentioned that the road they would be targeting was frequently patrolled by soldiers. Others argued that they should fight the soldiers and not be afraid. Shen Nuo stated that confrontation wasn't a good solution and that she had a method. If successful, it would make them return the account book to her. Yu Xiang Jin agreed to let Shen Nuo do it. Shen Nuo discovered that the account book was related to the people from Jin Yang Xing. She arranged for someone to stay with her and guide her to get close to the Song family and steal the item, focusing only on the account book. It seemed to be an extraordinary plan.
Lian Man Er's mother asked where Shen Nuo had gone and if something might happen. Lian Man Er said that Shen Nuo was an adult and it was unlikely that something would happen. Besides, Shen Nuo was not related to them, so leaving was normal.
Lian Man Er's mother mentioned that Lian Man Er no longer smiled after Shen Nuo left. Lian Man Er's father said that Lian Man Er's grandmother was also asking, and Shen Nuo was considered a half-member of the Lian family. Lian Man Er's father stated that life is full of unpleasant things and advised Lian Man Er to look forward.
Lian Man Er was somewhat surprised, and her mother asked her what was wrong.
Lian Man Er expressed her surprise at her father's ability to speak such profound truths. Lian Man Er's mother was also delighted, saying that Lian Man Er finally smiled.
They noticed someone acting suspiciously and quickly went to take a look, only to find it was Erbo (paternal uncle). Erbo realized they had discovered him and quickly ran away, claiming he was just passing by. Lian Man Er's father hurriedly left upon hearing Lian Man Er mention the distillation method.
Lian Man Er's mother explained that Lian Man Er's father was afraid of revealing the method. When Lian Man Er's grandmother asked about it, he had no choice but to speak, so he didn't want to listen at all. Lian Man Er's wine was made and sold to Zhang the shopkeeper. They named it "Brandy," and Zhang the shopkeeper came up with an idea. Since the imperial examination was approaching, they called the wine "Zhuangyuan Red" (the top scorer in the examination). Everyone eagerly bought the wine in hopes of gaining some good luck.
The Song family's people set off with their goods, but Shen Nuo and her group intercepted them and used a diversionary tactic to help Yu Xiang Jin and the others obtain the goods. A man from the Song family stated that their village has its own rules and that the small amount they had was not enough to exchange for what the Big Boss demanded. Shen Nuo asked if he intended to break his word.
Yu Xiang Jin didn't promise to give them anything either, so Shen Nuo had no choice but to leave it there for now. Lian Man Er and Wang You Heng were planting vegetables in the meantime. Wang You Heng mentioned that winter was approaching, and it wasn't certain if these crops would survive. Lian Man Er suggested giving it a try anyway.
Xiao Qi came over and mentioned that people in the village were saying that Lian Man Er and Wang You Heng were going to marry. Wang You Heng believed it was his father spreading the rumors and decided to go out and explain. Lian Man Er didn't think it was necessary, as they didn't have any relationship, and people would eventually find out the truth.
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