Episode 20 recap: Gu Yan Xi revealed her true identity to Hua Zhi.
Empress Dowager bid farewell to her dear friend of forty years with tears in her eyes, filled with sorrow. As she left the mourning hall, Hua Zhi was grateful for Empress Dowager's grace and envied her for being able to weather the storms with the Hua family. Many people came to pay their respects due to Empress Dowager's arrival.
When Shao Yao cried, Shen Huan comforted her with rice flowers and placed them on the offering table.
Hua Xian had arrived, but Hua Jing was nowhere to be seen. Hua Zhi sent Berlin to inform her aunt of the funeral, and ultimately, under Hua Zhi's coercion, Hua Jing stood guard over Lin Wan's body.
Hua Zhi exposed Hua Jing's scandal, using the Song family's aphrodisiac as evidence, leaving Hua Jing speechless and causing the onlookers to condemn her. When Lin Jing became angry, she turned her attack towards Qin Yi Niang. Qin Yi Niang no longer tolerated the insults and got into an argument with Hua Jing.
In the midst of the chaos, Hua Jing pushed Hua Qin, and Qin Yi Niang angrily tore her clothes. Hua Jing fled in panic. Hua Zhi announced to the public that Hua Jing and her children were cut off from the Hua family.
During his house arrest, Gu Yan Xi went on a hunger strike, but Gu Chengtao persuaded him to let go of his grievances with his favorite chestnut cake.
After returning home, Gu Yan Xi questioned his older brother Gu Yanxuan about his true love. Gu Yanxuan responded coldly, believing that the relationship between ruler and subject and father and son was more important. In the Seven Constellation Chamber, Chen Qing brought news of Lin Wan's death, prompting Gu Yan Xi to rush to the Hua residence and reveal his true identity to Hua Zhi. Tearfully, Hua Zhi asked questions, and Gu Yan Xi answered without reservation.
She released her resentment and embraced him. Shao Yao, witnessing their closeness, became excited and hugged them. In the night, Qingxiang offered pastries to apologize to Gu Yanxuan, who only dared to taste them after ensuring they were safe. Before leaving, Su Mama presented Hua Zhi with Lin Wan's hairpin as a gift.
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