Episode 14 recap: Dear Ning Yuan Zhou,
Ning Yuan Zhou felt that his appetite for compromise had already diminished and wanted to give in, but Yu Shi San believed that Ning Yuan Zhou should not do so yet. The soup had to be simmered until it was rich and fragrant, just like a person. Yuan Lu looked at Yu Shi San with admiration.
Ning Yuan Zhou followed Yu Shi San's advice. Jiang Xiu felt that there must be something wrong with the information they received and wanted his subordinates to continue investigating. As a result, Ning Yuan Zhou gave Yuan Lu a letter to deliver to Yu Lang, hoping to lure the spy to the outskirts and eliminate any future trouble.
After receiving his orders, Yuan Lu hastily departed. Lord Du was feeling unwell but insisted on going to sign the bilateral agreement between the two countries. Ning Yuan Zhou sensed the urgency of the situation and decided to find a substitute to let Lord Du rest. Qian Zhao was chosen to go in Ning Yuan Zhou's place. When Yu Shi San and Qian Zhao went to find the old man, they encountered a beautiful woman named Jin Mei Niang. Yu Shi San was instantly astonished and deeply attracted to her.
Ning Yuan Zhou thought that he was going a bit too far, so he vented his frustration by carving a cat. Yu Shi San danced with Jin Mei Niang, hoping to gather information in the process. Suddenly, Jin Mei Niang changed her demeanor and held a knife to Yu Shi San's neck, questioning whether he had forgotten about her. Qian Zhao intervened, but Yu Shi San took the opportunity to escape, leaving Qian Zhao at the mercy of Jin Mei Niang.
Yu Shi San hurried back to inform Ning Yuan Zhou about the situation. Ning Yuan Zhou had a headache, and Yu Shi San, listening to the threats from Jin Mei Niang's men, quickly sought refuge behind Ning Yuan Zhou, filled with fear. As a result, Ruyi felt guilty towards her former disciple.
Yang Ying believed that Ruyi was a great mentor. Ning Yuan Zhou took Yu Shi San and Yuan Lu to rescue Qian Zhao. Yu Shi San entered with a domineering presence, but his aura suddenly weakened. Jin Mei Niang didn't pay any attention to them and effortlessly fought with Ning Yuan Zhou. When Jin Mei Niang was in danger, Ning Yuan Zhou saved her. Jin Mei Niang developed affection for Ning Yuan Zhou and expressed that she didn't lack money. If he agreed to stay by her side, she promised to share information with him.
Ning Yuan Zhou felt that Jinsha Tower might not be the only intelligence agency, and Jin Mei Niang was particularly fond of Ning Yuan Zhou's character. When Jin Mei Niang saw Ruyi, she quickly knelt down, and Ruyi tearfully helped her up. Li Tong Guang took the initiative to inform the Emperor that he could resolve the reconciliation with the Wuguo Kingdom. The Emperor pretended to decline but assigned him the task, intending to use him as a whetstone for the princes.
Jin Mei Niang was the one who helped Ruyi escape from the prison. Ning Yuan Zhou believed that Jin Mei Niang had great skills to operate and gather information at Jinsha Tower. Jin Mei Niang told Ruyi that the antidote had actually been given to her by the Emperor, hoping that Ruyi could live independently.
Jin Mei Niang informed Ruyi about the state of the country and the important princes and grandchildren. She also mentioned Li Tong Guang to them. Ruyi felt that Li Tong Guang resembled her former disciple, and she now missed her disciple and wondered where they had gone.
Ning Yuan Zhou was very curious about who "Jue'er" was, but Jin Mei Niang didn't want to tell him. Ning Yuan Zhou noticed that Ruyi seemed a bit jealous and was pleased. Yu Shi San told himself that his plans might really be effective.
When Ning Yuan Zhou saw Ruyi about to leave, he quickly held her back. The two of them exchanged a few moves, and then Ning Yuan Zhou lifted Ruyi up in his arms, stabilizing themselves. The brothers nearby scattered maple leaves to assist them but accidentally drew attention to themselves. Jin Mei Niang was afraid that Ruyi would be caught in the middle and be in a difficult situation. Ning Yuan Zhou reassured Jin Mei Niang that Ruyi was just teaching Yang Ying and wouldn't let things escalate.
Ning Yuan Zhou told Jin Mei Niang that Ruyi still couldn't let go of Empress Zhao Jie and wanted to avenge her. When Yu Shi San saw Jin Mei Niang happily chatting with Ning Yuan Zhou, he felt that Ning Yuan Zhou's thoughts were not ordinary and that he was interested in more than one person. Jin Mei Niang told Ning Yuan Zhou that once these medicinal materials entered the capital, they might no longer sell them to them. Yu Shi San wanted to catch Jin Mei Niang's attention.
Through the incident involving Boss Jin, I gained a new understanding of Thirteen. I initially thought he was just a womanizer who only cared about beautiful women, a bit of a scumbag. But he is straightforward and has a sense of humor, so I didn't dislike him too much.
However, tonight, when he saved Boss Jin, who was injured on her face, and complimented her, it made Boss Jin's heart flutter. And when he first appeared in prison, he did makeup for a chubby girl and praised her for being beautiful.
It made me realize that Thirteen probably just has a special care and fondness for girls. I even feel like he can treat grandmothers better than grandfathers and compliment them to make them happy. He is gentle with little girls compared to little boys, always ready to fulfill their requests, almost like a father to a daughter.
It feels like he goes beyond being a gentleman, perhaps even a feminist in a way?
Yu Shi San, I command you to take back your words! It's truly a case of words becoming reality. We're now at the fourteenth episode, and there have already been three instances of foreshadowing.
First instance: "Love is the easiest thing." As soon as this line was said, the person with the most bitter love story appeared.
Second instance: "Poke out my eyes." It really gave me a jolt in my heart. I immediately had a mental image of his eyes bleeding. Bold speculation: his blindness is related to Li Tong Guang.
Third instance: "Otherwise, the sea wouldn't dry up before I cry." If he encounters me, he will die.
Later, he encounters Chu Yue. Those who understand, understand. Not only did he cry, but hmm...
Ning Yuan Zhou, the leader of the Six Paths Hall, possesses a calm and clear-minded thinking, always maintaining a composed demeanor in times of crisis. Whether faced with provocation from enemies or internal conflicts within the team, Ning Yuan Zhou carefully considers and makes the most suitable decisions.
With his sharp insight, he can quickly analyze the situation and formulate the most rational strategies to respond. His rationality not only makes him a pillar of the Six Paths Hall but also earns him respect and admiration from everyone in the group.
Ning Yuan Zhou's sense of responsibility is another highlight portrayed by the actor. As the leader of the Six Paths Hall, he bears the responsibility of protecting others and upholding justice.
No matter how challenging the situation, Ning Yuan Zhou always steps forward without hesitation, fearlessly taking on his duties. He sets an example by leading with fairness and justice, becoming a role model for others.
Ning Yuan Zhou constantly cares for each and every one of his comrades. His sense of responsibility earns the trust and reliance of others, and under his guidance, they move forward courageously.
Ning Yuan Zhou's character is defined by his distinctive demeanor. Through his words and actions, he exudes a unique temperament and confidence. Whether in moments of glory or setbacks, he always faces them with a calm and composed attitude.
His character stems from his unwavering commitment to himself and the things he pursues. This unique character allows him to perfectly embody the principle of "being virtuous when poor and benefiting the world when prosperous.
Overall, Ning Yuan Zhou, the leader of the Six Paths Hall, is an admirable character with rationality, a sense of responsibility, and a distinctive demeanor. He is portrayed and presented by the actor Liu Yu Ning, and there is no doubt about it.
In fact, both Ning Yuan Zhou and Empress Zhao Jie are teaching Ru Yi how to feel her own emotions.
After listening to Ru Yi's account of how Empress Zhao Jie treated her well, Ning Yuan Zhou quickly understood why Empress Zhao Jie told her to have her own child.
But Ru Yi couldn't comprehend it. She seemed unable to understand, even when she herself felt jealous, she couldn't figure out the direction.
Ning Yuan Zhou just watched her and earnestly told her, word by word, why he felt jealous when Ru Yi drank with the young man, and why Ru Yi cared about her engagement with Pei Jiuniang.
Ning Yuan Zhou looked at her so seriously and told her that it wasn't out of sympathy or pity, but from the perspective of a lover, he slowly expressed his own frustrations and love to her.
In the preview clips released a year ago before the drama aired, there was a mysterious woman in a red dress, barefoot, ascending the stairs in several slow-motion shots.
The bells on her ankles jingled as she walked, her red dress flowing and her cloak fluttering in the wind. From her straight posture, it was evident that she was a woman of great courage, resourcefulness, and charm.
I initially thought she might be one of the identities or costumes of the female lead, Ren Ru Yi, which piqued my strong curiosity and led me to follow the drama.
I believe many others felt the same way.
Later, as the drama unfolded, I discovered that the woman in the red dress was actually Jin Mei Niang, the current leader of the Jin Sha Gang and a former subordinate of the female lead.
Despite enduring hardships, she persevered with unwavering determination, utilizing the skills entrusted to her by her superiors. She managed to survive and eventually succeeded as the leader of the Jin Sha Gang, expanding its influence and running its operations with great success.
After recognizing her connection to Ren Ru Yi, she expressed gratitude for Ren Ru Yi's guidance and saving her life. She provided assistance to Ren Ru Yi and her gang on numerous occasions, showcasing her exceptional abilities as a woman.
The emotional entanglement and conflicts between Jin Mei Niang and Yu Shi San also added considerable dramatic tension to the story.
In fact, if we put ourselves in the shoes of the three brothers, it makes sense for them to target the Crimson Guards. Let's try not to view it from the perspective of the female lead.
Initially, the eldest brother needed someone who had information about the enemy country, and he brought in someone from the enemy country who had a bad reputation. She would flirt with the eldest brother every day and wanted to have his child.
The eldest brother liked her. Now she has been exposed as a member of the Crimson Guards, the enemy country. She fought alongside us, drank and ate together, and even had a relationship with Yuan Lu.
We all liked her and saw her good side. But now that she's exposed, she's considered a spy from the enemy country. We have to set aside personal emotions, even if the eldest brother likes her, and make sure she dies.
Isn't this reasonable and justifiable?