A Splendid Match Episode 9

Nanny needs to go

Ye Xian challenged Chen about his job but Chen made it clear that a desperate man was not fit to be near the crown prince. Later his aide revealed Chen was keeping Ye Xian away from the clash of military and nobles. Ye Xian left some gifts for the crown prince and was rewarded with a token that would allow him access to the eastern part of the palace. XuanQing did not want to accept the marriage arrangement Lord Chen and mother arranged for him with Yu Wan Xue. He was brought to a memorial site where his father’s name was remembered. He was a criminal that had caused the deaths of many and his mother committed suicide shortly after. Chen adopted him and made him 5th son. He encouraged him to accept the marriage because he and WanXue’s father were the only two that knew of his father’s crime. If he became an official in the future, his family secret could be kept if his father in law was the only one that knew. JinZhao is so hopeful on the bridge with her kite. She is declaring her affection for XuanQing openly. He wants to accept, but lacks the courage to handle any investigation into his family. So he sends his aide with her notes and refuses her confession. She is very sad but knows she put herself out there and refuses to have regrets. The step sis has been made into the typical mean girl now trying to include the brother with her meanspirited intentions. Surprisingly he stands up for JinZhao, but he also understands that trashing JinZhao’s reputation doesn’t help their status so he gets the step sis to agree to keep her mouth shut about XuanQing. The mother’s cough has returned thanks to nanny😡 She is on my last nerve. I am not a fan of rhubarb, but I am not understanding how that works as a poison with her medicine. The mom shouldn’t be trusting them and have a third party physician. She has sent JinZhso out to enjoy the fireworks and is now coughing blood. This plot was to get the concubine back in charge of the house. That whole meal was almost a complete disaster, but the mother did remember to mention gma and the meatballs to give JinZhaoa small keepsake memory of her family home in Tongzhou. Chen worked to get the iron fireworks at the celebration with JinZhao in mind. JinZhao climbs for a good view of the fireworks and slips. Again Chen rescues her, and tho wearing a mask she now recalls he is the one that saved her in TongZhou. Her maid points out that he has saved her three times and she wonders how she can repay such a debt. YeXian recognizes Chen and knows he is not going to get the girl. XuanQing has a melancholy look as well. Chen’s painting is very like JinZhao and he is startled and pleased as he recognizes he is starting to have feelings for her. He sends his servant to invite her over. He started to add something to the invitation and changed mind so now I am not sure if that meant he also changed mind about invitation. The concubine and nanny were looking pleased. The nanny doesn’t refrain from physical harm to get her way. I really want to see her kicked out and jailed.😡 I am still enjoying JinZhao’s character, but I am absolutely hating that they have completely flipped the step sis’ actions at beginning of story and have made her the typical mean girl. They were so much better as a united pair. The three siblings should be getting along nicely and enjoying the fireworks together but they are all split up instead. This was missed opportunity to have more unique family ties.

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