Scent of Time (2023) Episode 10

The annual fragrance tasting banquet was very lively, and everyone said it was the most luxurious in recent years. But no one knew that there was an undercurrent surging beneath this smoky feast. Wu Shuomo investigated and found that the fragrant pills used at this incense banquet were indeed Zen Yuexiang. He planned to take this opportunity to take Mu Yao away. Hua Qian watched the two people's eyes change, secretly communicating with their eyes. She was so excited that she actually made Wu Shuomo feel guilty and lowered his head.

After eating and drinking, according to the old rules, it’s time to guess the aroma. Whoever can guess the raw materials of the incense will win the first place in this incense tasting feast. The female envoy presented a box of spices, which was a scented medicine prepared by Zhong Xiwu himself - Balsa woody incense. This spice helps prevent plague, refreshes the mind, and treats trauma, swelling, and pain. Wu Shuomo took the opportunity to ask, since it was the final spice, whether he should use the ancestral Jiayin Menggui Pill to open the eyes of the guests who came from afar. When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

Zhong Xiwu explained that there is blood amber in Jiayin Menggui Pill, and it is extremely difficult to find the best quality. Moreover, this Jia Yin Meng Gui Dan was originally used to treat the syndrome of leaving the soul. It should be reserved for those who need it, rather than being the top prize at the banquet. Now that Zhong Xiwu had said it, Wu Shuomo couldn't be embarrassed anymore. With the help of several elders, the banquet continued successfully. Everyone smelled the fragrance and felt that it was very familiar. They couldn't help but laugh and said, why did the Zhong family use such an ordinary fragrance to make everyone guess this year. Hearing this, Zhong Xiwu did not answer, but just smiled.

Hua Qian found it boring, so she excused herself to use the toilet and went out to get some fresh air. Unexpectedly, Wu Shuomo also followed. Hua Qian originally didn't want to talk to him, but he offered to cooperate. Hua Qian couldn't help but sigh. Before, she had the shamelessness to ask for cooperation in person, but this time, Wu Shuomo was shameless. After a few casual words, Hua Qian left, citing physical discomfort. But Wu Shuomo was still reluctant and wanted to catch up with Hua Qian.

At this moment, Zhong Xiwu appeared out of nowhere. Wu Shuomo didn't want to stay any longer and left. Facing Zhong Xiwu, Hua Qian really didn't want to say a word. She just hinted that Zhong Xiwu could pursue Mu Yao boldly. Zhong Xiwu was confused after hearing this, and before he could react, Hua Qian had already walked away. They had just settled Zhong Xiwu over there, and they met Huaman again here. Hua Man thought Hua Qian had lost his favor, so he no longer cared about his identity and mocked Hua Qian for being ignored.

Hua Qian asked Hua Man if it was because he was at odds with Zhong Yelan that he dared to insult her like this. Seeing Hua Man's face as if he was a villain, Hua Qian just wanted to roll his eyes in the sky. At this time, she happened to notice the figure behind the rockery, so she took advantage of it and deliberately angered Huaman. Hua Manke couldn't help Hua Qian, so he could only leave angrily. Hua Qian still didn't give up, stretched out a foot to trip Hua Man, and continued to stimulate her with words.

Hua Man retorted casually, saying that when she becomes the eldest daughter of the Zhong family, the entire Hua family will kneel down and beg for her. As soon as he finished speaking, Zhong Xiwu walked out from behind the rockery and scolded Huaman severely. Hua Qian was still pretending to be aggrieved and mocking Hua Man in a weird way. Huaman couldn't bear it anymore, so he picked up the teapot and smashed it. In desperation, Zhong Xiwu turned around and held Hua Qian in his arms, and tasted the scalding heat of the hot water. Hua Qian was so scared that she stayed where she was. She didn't notice when Zhong Xiwu quietly took Huaman away.

Later, Hua Qian was led by Zhong Xiwu to a side room. Zhong Xiwu seemed to have deliberately dismissed the guard, and justifiably asked Hua Qian to apply medicine to him. Before Hua Qian could refuse, he had already taken off his coat, revealing the young man's strong back. At this point, Hua Qian couldn't care less about the rules and had to give him medicine honestly.

Zhong Xiwu took the opportunity to ask Hua Qian what he meant behind the rockery just now. Hua Qian explained that she knew that he admired Mu Yao, and also knew that Wu Shuomo had evil intentions towards Mu Yao, so he kindly reminded him. Hearing this, Zhong Xiwu didn't know what he was thinking, but he laughed, stood up, and slowly approached Hua Qian. Hua Qian wanted to run away, but he stopped her inside the door, and she was so frightened that she bumped into the doorpost. When the two returned to the front hall, countless pairs of eyes quietly stared at them.

After a while, the guessing game came to an end, and Wu Shuomo won the crown. He stood up and said bluntly that he didn't want any prizes, only the female envoy beside Zhong Yelan, Mu Yao. Unexpectedly, Zhong Yelan announced in public that Mu Yao was his woman. At this time, Hua Qian was still admiring the familiar and bloody scene in front of him. He never thought that Wu Shuomo's spearhead would suddenly be pointed at him. Hua Wen was so angry that he started to slap the table. He tried his best to restrain his inner anger, and then he reluctantly uttered a word and asked Zhong Yelan what he meant. Zhong Yelan seemed to have forgotten his identity as son-in-law, and in the tone of the Zhong family, he said there was nothing wrong with a man having three wives and four concubines. This incident was a bloody mess, and everyone was talking about it. As a person involved, Hua Qian had no choice but to squeeze out a few tears and pretend to be aggrieved. On the way back, Muyao told Zhong Yelan that he was willing to do anything to repay her, except to pledge himself to her. Zhong Yelan turned around and asked Mu Yao what if he didn't have a real wife.