Episode 9 recap: Hua Qian persuaded her father to resign.
In fact, Zhong Ye Lan did not order mistreatment of the people in Hua Qian's courtyard. It was actually one of Zhong Ye Lan's subordinates who went to clarify the situation with the steward and expressed that Hua Qian should not be mistreated in the future. Hua Qian finished her makeup and prepared to meet the eldest princess. Just as she was about to leave, Hua Rong Zhou handed her a bracelet. At first, Hua Qian thought it was a normal bracelet sent by her brother, but then Hua Rong Zhou opened a hidden compartment inside, revealing a sharp little knife. It turned out that the bracelet was a gift from Hua Rong Zhou, and Hua Qian liked it very much and wore it on her hand. Hua Rong Zhou felt secretly happy about it.
After arriving at Zhonghua Garden, Hua Qian was greeted by Zhong Xi Wu, who repeated the words Hua Qian had said. Hua Qian felt that Zhong Xi Wu was threatening her life, so she left immediately. In fact, Hua Qian misunderstood Zhong Xi Wu's meaning, as he hesitated in his words.
Upon reaching the presence of the eldest princess, she expressed her concern for Hua Qian, who had been injured by an arrow. The eldest princess also asked why Hua Qian hadn't replied to her letter. Hua Qian immediately understood that Zhong Xi Wu had come in her mother's name, but she didn't expose him in front of everyone.
In the afternoon, as Hua Qian prepared to leave, Zhong Xi Wu found an excuse to accompany her. Hua Qian spoke harshly to Zhong Xi Wu, who wanted to explain the meaning behind his words about valuing life. However, Hua Qian frightened him, and he quickly knelt down, as she didn't want a repeat of what happened before.
Hua Qian expressed her current difficulties, which Zhong Xi Wu couldn't understand. In fact, Hua Qian was worried that Zhong Xi Wu would use her to suppress the Hua family, which is why she spoke so candidly. The eldest princess noticed that Hua Qian didn't mention Zhong Ye Lan at all this time and realized that if Hua Qian didn't speak up, it might not be appropriate for her to intervene.
The eldest princess felt some sympathy for Hua Qian, but she also found it strange that right after Hua Qian left, Zhong Xi Wu followed her. After having a meal alone, Hua Qian sat by the window in a daze. In truth, Hua Qian wanted to divorce both Zhong Ye Lan and herself to avoid the need to rack her brains to explain things to him.
When Hua Qian returned home, her parents learned about her intention to divorce, so they wanted to persuade her. Her parents were very worried about her health, but Hua Qian made it clear that she wanted to divorce Zhong Ye Lan. Her father was very angry because he didn't expect his daughter to be serious this time.
This time, Hua Shen also spoke up for Hua Qian, thinking that divorce would be a good thing. Hua Qian intentionally said that her father's actions were for his own benefit, claiming to be doing it for her own good, but in the end, when Hua Qian wanted to leave the Zhong Mansion, her father refused.
Hua Qian cried and asked why her father didn't stop her when she made mistakes. As she spoke, tears streamed down her face. Her father said that everything he did was to provide a better life for the family. Hua Qian made some harsh remarks, and in anger, her father slapped her. Hua Qian stated that she would no longer listen to her father's advice.
Afterward, she left, and Hua Shen chased after her to persuade her. Hua Qian held her brother's hand and asked if he was willing to live an ordinary life. However, Hua Shen was unwilling. Hua Qian realized that no one in the Hua family believed in her, so she saw no reason to stay.
When Hua Qian returned home, she still had bruises on her face. Zhong Ye Lan noticed and asked who had hit her, but Hua Qian didn't speak kindly of him. Just as she was preparing to leave, Mu Yao arrived. To provoke Mu Yao, Hua Qian deliberately hugged Zhong Ye Lan. Naturally, Mu Yao got angry and jealous, and she left.
In fact, Hua Qian wanted to make Zhong Ye Lan understand her feelings and hoped he would take the initiative to propose a divorce. Zhong Ye Lan also asked Mu Yao if she had any information about her father that might be relevant. Mu Yao mentioned that she had discovered some clues but couldn't determine if they were related to Hua Qian at the moment. If they were indeed connected, Zhong Ye Lan didn't know what to do.
Qian Zhi delivered a letter from Mrs. Hua, but Hua Qian didn't even look at it. She knew her mother wanted her to go back and apologize to her father. Soon, Hua Qian was informed that she and Zhong Ye Lan were to attend the Fragrance Appreciation Banquet in three days. Hua Qian just didn't expect that day to come so soon.
Hua Qian knew that something would definitely happen on that day. However, when the young master of the Ge family, Wu Shuo Mo, appeared as the young master of the Wu family, Mu Yao recognized him as the Hei Yi Ren from that day.
The current performance of the family head is really impressive. Only she would suspect the authenticity of Hua Qian when she changes. It feels like she has seen the real Hua Qian throughout the entire journey. The little guard is also good, but there's something missing.
In the original work, the father's constant struggle for a higher position was all for the sake of his children. He wanted Hua Shen to inherit his high position after his own death, so that his daughter could live freely with support.
Unfortunately, Hua Qian only understood this after her brother's death, and it was only after her brother's death that her father resigned from his official position. Hua Qian really shouldn't have done that.