Episode 21 recap: Hua Zhi and Gu Yan Xi understood each other's intentions.
Hua Zhi, wearing his grandmother's seal and hairpin, vowed to protect the Hua family. The frenzy over the blind-box-style apple sales at the Hua family's shop led to a scramble, and by chance, Chen Qing selected one with the words "turtle" on it, causing laughter. Gu Yan Xi revealed that he might not be able to attend the morning class on time, while Hua Zhi was fixated on an apple with the character "Yan" on it.
Hua Jing, devastated by Emperor Song Chengzu's letter of divorce, was even distanced by her son, Hao Er. In the night, she walked alone to the entrance of the Hua residence and, in despair, cursed before hanging herself at the front gate. Gu Yan Xi moved her body to the entrance of the Song residence, frightening Emperor Song Chengzu. Hua Zhi severed all ties with Hua Jing, including her children, forbidding them from ever stepping into the Hua family again.
Hua Zhi felt hesitant about his decision, but Gu Yan Xi believed that he could be even more ruthless. He revealed that the Gu family appeared glamorous on the surface but concealed bloodshed and violence, with his father even killing his mother. Hua Zhi invited Gu Yan Xi to consider the Hua residence as his home, and he responded affectionately, "Wherever you are, that's my home."
Hua Zhi gathered everyone and revealed the truth about Qin Yi Niang, representing his third uncle in divorcing her and restoring her original name, Qin Er Gui. Qin Er Gui was persuaded by Hua Zhi to stay at the Hua residence and help manage the shop. Bai Li was troubled by the situation with his two mothers, and Shao Yao comforted him, saying that he was fortunate to be loved by two mothers.
Bai Li bought a bracelet for Qin Er Gui and made a chicken feather pen for Madam Er, who helped him put the bracelet on Qin Er Gui's hand, encouraging their relationship. Shao Yao played the elephant game with Hua Zhi, and Hua Zhi deliberately let Shao Yao win. As a result, Shao Yao sought to learn skills from Shen Huan so that she could play with him in the future. Shen Huan agreed to her request. In the evening, Hua Zhi and Gu Yan Xi went shopping, expressing their feelings to each other. Gu Yan Xi held her hand and promised to spend more time together. Hua Zhi was captivated by the carp lanterns on Flower Street, and Gu Yan Xi kissed her forehead.
Sui An sought Xia Jin E's help to save his mother, who was in imminent danger due to domestic violence from his father. Xia Jin E accompanied him home but couldn't find Hua Xian's husband, Yang Qi. Hua Xian also refused to return to the Hua family. Hua Zhi wanted Hua Xian to divorce her husband, but faced opposition from the three madams. However, Gu Yan Xi supported Hua Zhi's idea.
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