The First Jasmine Episode 35

The invasion of Nanny Zhu

The Emperor now takes his place and does his best to right the wrongs done to Lishan scholars. This includes recognition to Ye Li that was a bit disputed in the court but upheld after he explained his position. This meant that the trustworthy steward of Shende shop now holds an official position so there is a quest to find a store manager to take his place. Mr Tang is the best candidate and Xiu Yao is not enthused with the handsome choice, 🤣 He thinks there is something off seeking a position far away from his own family’s holdings. He expects trouble from him if hired. The prince is ever present for med checks and household stewardship. Ye Li gently hints that he might want to go back to work.🤣 I was expecting something different than business as usual from the Ding household after time in Lishan. The general of Suixue pass has died under mysterious circumstances. It is agreed that a capable general would not be easily killed by a stable hand. There is a request from the court to send Prince Ding there and he is still deciding. His nephew overhears and tells his mother. She decides to do some meddling with the Ding family and it remains to be seen if her efforts will be appreciated. She has given the gift of Nanny Zhu to their household to help take care of things. While Xiu Yao gets soup, Ye Li’s way of living is being turned upside down. This is probably how Xiu Yao felt when Ye Li arrived at the palace and invaded his personal space. 🤣 Ye Li’s snacks, meals and living quarters are all under siege by the eagle eye of Nanny Zhu who is removing all things detrimental to Ye Li’s health. When her flowers are moved and she’s kicked out of the area for sneezing, I’m sure Ye Li wanted to say something. For now she is staying quiet and obedient. So after all these arrangements, I don’t think that was calming soup the Prince received. I think Ms Wen is urging the couple along to give her a niece or nephew. She may feel a baby on the way will help Ye Li deal with Xiu Yao’s absence if he chooses the military post. Mr Tang is being followed to see where he goes after work hours. Apparently he is hiding from family to have trysts with his girl. 🤣🫣Here Prince and Princess Ding create a similar situation to disguise Ye Li’s spying, 🤣😂Sister Ning and Uncle show up for some family time. Here the uncle is happy to see his nieces getting along and even offers Ning a job. Ye Li encourages Ning to look after the families rather than just collecting rent. She wanted Ning to understand the people are more important than the money long term. Ning even offers for Ye Li to stay with her in future hard ships come. Ye Li might visit if no flute or guqin playing involved. 🤣😂 guess the business as usual episode was to show Ye Li is getting past her past, but I would have liked seeing snuggle time and/or a direct chat with Emperor rather than Guo Jin heading to Ye Li’s mom’s grave site and the invasion of Nanny Zhu. Jing Li’s plot is about to unfold and I would have liked intel from spy Feng and update from Gu. Maybe next episode when it looks like JingLi makes an appearance.

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