Episode 17

Dou Shiying and Dou Shishu strolled and chatted, talking about the wedding, and their hearts finally fell.However, Dou Zhao's figure in the garden shocked them.After some questioning, we found out that Dou Ming was marrying for Dou Zhao.

Dou Shishu was the first to bear the brunt and thought about how to apologize to the Wei family in order to save the face of the two families.He proposed to break off the engagement on the grounds of Dou Zhao's infertility, not to take back the dowry, and to prepare another generous gift as compensation.Dou Zhao was dissatisfied with this and felt that he was the victim, but he had to bear everything silently.Wang Yingxue was talking nonsense on the sidelines, thinking that Dou Zhao had not wanted this engagement at first, but now he got his wish.Dou Shiying couldn't bear it anymore and became angry with Dou Shishu and Wang Yingxue for the first time, claiming that Dou Zhao was his flesh and blood. If he wanted to apologize and explain, he should come forward and it was not Dou Shishu's turn to make the decision.He even rebuked Wang Yingxue for being shameless and trying to embezzle Dou Zhao's dowry.Dou Zhao froze on the spot, never expecting that his always cowardly father would protect him in this way.

As night fell, Dou Zhao sat alone under the magnolia tree and meditated.Song Mo came quietly and confided his heart to Dou Zhao, willing to spend the rest of his life with her hand in hand.Dou Zhao declined Song Mo politely, saying that he had no interest in him.Song Mo saw through Dou Zhao's lies, and Dou Zhao had no choice but to find another reason.She mentioned that her mother hanged herself because of her father's love affair, and she had no desire for marriage anymore.Song Mo still didn't believe that this was the whole reason, and Dou Zhao finally revealed the fear in her heart - she once dreamed that the two of them were pierced by an arrow.After hearing this, Song Mo realized the pain in Dou Zhao's heart, and admitted that he had also dreamed of a girl wearing a mask, but it was just a dream, and advised Dou Zhao not to be trapped by dreams.

Dou Zhao was emotional and said that it was not a dream, as the red flowers behind her ears were proof.However, when Song Mo took a closer look, the flower mark had disappeared without a trace.Dou Zhao was shocked and doubtful. He looked in the mirror to confirm that the mark was indeed not there.She recalled the old man's words - when she has the power to turn mountains upside down, she can change rivers.Perhaps at this moment, everyone's fate has quietly changed.Song Mo handed Dou Zhao a token, which he got from begging the emperor on his knees, symbolizing the emperor's order and allowing Dou Zhao to marry freely.From then on, Dou Zhao's marriage was decided by himself and not by others.

Song Mo gave Dou Zhao five days to think about it. If he wanted to follow him, he could tie a red ribbon under the magnolia tree; otherwise, he could tie a white ribbon.

Wei Tingzhen came to ask for help, but it was actually because of money.Wei Tingyu arrived later and expressed his willingness to protect Dou Ming I with responsibility.Wang Yingxue lamented that she had not won Dou Shiying's sincerity, but was glad that her daughter still had a chance to be happy.She pulled Wei Tingzhen into the house, willing to share half of the business profits. Wei Tingzhen finally relented, willing to make the marriage contract reasonable and treat Dou Ming kindly.The two reached an agreement.

Dou Ming and Wei Tingyu went to Dou Zhao's door and knelt down to apologize and beg for his forgiveness.Dou Zhao did not see them. He only observed Wei Tingyu's performance through the crack in the door and felt that he might be more suitable for Dou Ming.Dou Zhao guessed that the secret discussions in Wang Yingxue and Wei Tingzhen's room were nothing more than money matters.

Dou Shiying gave Dou Zhao five thousand taels of silver notes as compensation, but Dou Zhao did not accept it and only hoped that his father would politely refuse anyone who asked for marriage in the future.Dou Zhao expressed his intention, not that he didn't want to marry, but that he didn't want to marry by mistake.Dou Shiying fully supported Dou Zhao's idea, awakened from cowardice, and protected her daughter.He revealed that he had spied on Dou Zhao many times and felt relieved when he saw his happiness.The knot between father and daughter is finally resolved.Dou Zhao also revealed Wang Yingxue's story to Dou Shiying. Dou Shiying and Dou Zhao went to Wang Yingxue and asked him to hand over the longevity card.When Wang Yingxue refused, Dou Shiying angrily accused him of usury. Wang Yingxue was so frightened that she knelt down and admitted her mistake.

After the news about Dou Zhao's breakup of the engagement came out, dignitaries in the capital sent betrothal geese to propose marriage.When Dou Shiying was worried about how to deal with it, Mr. Liang Ge also sent him to hire wild geese.Dou Shiying had a headache and accidentally fell down and broke his head.Dou Zhao wanted to send the wild geese back, but he was afraid of offending others.She stewed the goose instead of the wild goose for Dou Shiying to eat, and it was rare for Dou Shiying to enjoy her daughter's cooking.At this time, Uncle Haichang came to propose marriage. Dou Shiying was furious and beat him out with a broom, accusing him of treating the Dou family as a fence yard.Hai Changbo sarcastically said that Dou Zhao was divorced and no one wanted to marry him, so he was giving timely help.Dou Shiying was even more furious and chased Hai Changbo to beat him.

In order to avoid turmoil at home, Dou Shishu asked Dou Zhao to live in a farm.Both the old lady and Dou Zhao had seen through the situation in the court and knew that Dou Shishu might become the chief assistant.The Dou family's divorce made Dou Zhao a fat man in everyone's eyes.

Lu Ming gave Douhua to Dou Zhao and others to enjoy. Dou Zhao knew it was Song Mo's intention and felt a little relieved.Song Mo often bought bean curds and rushed them to Dou's house. The intact ones were given to Dou Zhao and others to enjoy, while the broken ones were rewarded to the soldiers.

Dou Zhao saw the blooming flowers in the courtyard and recalled Song Mo's words.Although blossoms are tenacious and can grow without care, they will grow better if someone supports them.A smile appeared on Dou Zhao's lips unconsciously.At this time, Mrs. Cui came to visit Dou Zhao and persuaded him to remember the goodness of Song Mo.Mrs. Cui was very relieved that someone was protecting Dou Zhao like this.

The emperor summoned Dou Shiying to blame Dou Zhao for his pending marriage.Dou Shiying said that he had promised Dou Zhao not to interfere with his marriage.The emperor had no choice but to ask Dou Shiying to go back and choose slowly; if you can't choose well, don't come to the Ministry of Household Affairs.Dou Shiying encountered firecrackers on his way home, but fortunately Song Mo rescued him in time and escorted him home.Dou Shiying didn't understand why Song Mo was like this.