The First Jasmine Episode 30

When there's no complete trust, doubt can find its way in

Marquis Muyang did the best he could to hit Mo Xiuyao where it hurts the most—telling him a story of truths and lies woven together about what happened to the edict eight years ago. 😧I actually understand Xiuyao's reaction completely. His wife has been a mystery to him, and he has lived this whole time doubting if anyone would ever genuinely want to be with him for who he is, rather than for other reasons. Learning that Ye Li had promised his brother she would treat his legs only makes him believe that painful thought even more. 🥺 It hurt to see him like that, but we must give them a couple of episodes to get over this. In reality, I have never seen a situation where you can change a person's core doubts and insecurities with just a few sentences. It takes time; he needs to mull it over. 😔At least now it's all out in the open, and from now on, they can start healing their relationship and only grow stronger from this huge bump in the road. 😌 My bet is that if they don't overcome this on their own, the villains will step in to speed things up, as usually happens!👆

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The end of the Marquis and all the subsequent consequences

Tianyang has been kneeling for two days to beg for mercy for his dad. The Marquis got his deal because the palace has received word that his confession has been signed and sealed with only Prince Ding and his man hearing testimony. The Empress Dowager is rather heinous granting the son a visit and having him give his father the poisoned wine. I wonder if her son will get the same honor?😝 Ms Wen is rejoicing at his death because for her, her husband is avenged. Ye Li realizes Xiu Yao knows about her mother and she is much more thoughtful and quiet. I am wondering who her new doll represents. QingShuang? Su Zuidie? Guo Jin? At the prison Gu Zheng is also satisfied. He is planning to write that epitaph he’s been dreaming about for 8 years. Prince Ding gives him a small smile but he’s torn inside with the news the Marquis gave him. His guard gets a happy Gu out of the room and gets the carriage. The Marquis spun his story well with just enough truth to make it plausible. He was instrumental in having Ye Li’s mother betrayed by the Ye family and Consort Qin aware of his plan so she had no fear intercepting. She did get the final laugh giving him a fake to burn. Xiu Yao knows it is not the whole truth, but he is now plagued with doubt. Was Ye Li pressured to marry him due to guilt for her mother’s role? Was she pressed to cure him for the debt her family owed him? This is unbearable for him and he collapses under the shock of it all. They are making this as poignant as possible with flashbacks and both in deep introspection. His guard returned long enough to get a change of clothes for him and smelling like meds. Ye Li was strongly encouraged to wait til his return. What should be a very happy day with the Marquis’ deeds being exposed and his entourage disgraced did not have Prince Ding smiling. The son heads the group leaving the capital with the Marquis’ body. The Prince and cavalry members have their honor restored. I wonder what the Empress Dowager is thinking as she created the one that did all these crimes. Does she reflect at all? or like the Consort goes with —out with the old and in with the new. There is a touching scene at XiuWen’s memorial. Ms Wen is telling him about all the wrongs righted. Her son is still trying to figure out happy tears. Xiu Yao is keeping very silent. She sends the boy and guards off for a task and has a heart to heart with Xiu Yao. She describes her relationship with his brother and of his final letter to set her free. I am not thanking her for planting this seed for him. Ye Li goes to hear the end of the story. It gave her her worst fear as the outcome and both lovers tragically died because separated. Xiu Yao did have to show up at home when she is out listening to a story.😝He directly asks her about her mother’s role with the edict and she directly answers. However, when she used recompense and compensation in regards to his brother at execution site, he interpreted that as her view of her marriage and healing him. She realized her wrong word choice for him too late. He hands her a box and we all already know what’s inside. Ms Wen, your attempt to help has become a blow instead. They have been better than most hurrying misunderstandings along in this drama and I am hoping this trend continues with this particular arc. It is necessary unfortunately, but hopefully not with unnecessary angst. Now waiting for tomorrow’s episode.😭

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