Episode 21 recap: Ning Yuan Zhou and Ruyi reconcile.
Ruyi saw Ning Yuan Zhou wake up, and her nervousness finally subsided. She couldn't help but go outside and cry in front of a big tree. Yu Shi San came over and persuaded Ruyi that regardless of whether it was the Wandoxue or any other elixir, they were indeed very useful. After Ruyi composed herself, she told Yu Shi San that it was the Moren Pill, a tribute from the Shaguo. Li Tong Guang promised to form an alliance with the Chu family, so Ruyi should give him the best things as the Duke of Chuguo.
Yu Shi San thought that, in that case, Ruyi's disciple was not as bad as she had imagined. Yu Shi San allowed Ruyi to cry if she wanted to, but Ruyi didn't want to show her weakness to others. Yu Shi San gave Ruyi Guiyuan Hongzao Soup to nourish her blood.
Ruyi told Yu Shi San that she didn't want to cry in front of Ning Yuan Zhou, but it seemed like Yu Shi San didn't cry last night either. Yu Shi San told Ruyi not to worry so much about life and that they would meet again in the future in the Senluo Hall anyway. Ruyi felt that Yu Shi San had a more open-minded perspective. Yu Shi San directly said that she also wanted Ning Yuan Zhou and Ruyi to be more open-minded. Although she knew that everyone's persistence might be different, just like someone forcing themselves into marriage, before she could finish her sentence, Ruyi interrupted Yu Shi San. Yu Shi San continued, saying that if something really happened to Ning Yuan Zhou, Ruyi would be the most worried. Ruyi told Yu Shi San that she had come to accept it.
Despite being ill, Ning Yuan Zhou didn't forget to tell Qian Zhao that they should investigate the black-clothed person and assign more people to watch the inn in case they returned. He also instructed them to go to the Jinsha Tower. Ning Yuan Zhou felt that if it was an important matter, Jin Mei Niang should not make things difficult for Yu Shi San. He asked his brothers to leave and wanted Ruyi to accompany him.
Ning Yuan Zhou felt that he had been narrow-minded and would not be like that in the future. Moreover, Ruyi was willing to sacrifice her life to save him. Ning Yuan Zhou decided that he would never let go of Ruyi again and would not impose his own will on her. They envisioned the future together, and Ruyi felt very happy. The two of them finally reconciled.
In this way, Ruyi and Ning Yuan Zhou embraced each other and fell asleep. Suddenly, Ruyi felt very cold. Li Tong Guang was indifferent and asked the imperial physician to treat Ruyi with the best medicine. Li Tong Guang felt that someone from Anguo was behind this matter, and if they couldn't find those people, he would report it to the emperor.
Just then, he heard the voices of Ning Yuan Zhou and others. He came over and found that it was Beipan who caused trouble. Ning Yuan Zhou told Li Tong Guang that this matter might be related to Beipan. Li Tong Guang looked at Ruyi and Ning Yuan Zhou getting close and felt uncomfortable.
Li Tong Guang feels that the Emperor of Anguo may not believe that people from Beipan invaded, and his memorial may not reach the Emperor's hands. He wants Ning Yuan Zhou and the others to speed up and go to Anguo with him. Yu Shi San whispers that he has helped Li Tong Guang so many times, but Li Tong Guang still wants them to play the role of villains.
Ning Yuan Zhou agrees to Li Tong Guang's request, and Li Tong Guang feels angry seeing his master with Ning Yuan Zhou. Ning Yuan Zhou deliberately provokes Li Tong Guang, and Ruyi tells Ning Yuan Zhou that Li Tong Guang used the elixir to save him, leaving him speechless.
Li Tong Guang feels that it's thanks to Ning Yuan Zhou that he can go to Anguo safely. Qian Zhao realizes that tonight's dinner is special and not suitable for Ning Yuan Zhou to eat. Ruyi wants to settle accounts with Li Tong Guang, but Ning Yuan Zhou believes that men should handle their own affairs.
Li Tong Guang thinks that Ning Yuan Zhou talks too much. Ning Yuan Zhou suggests a deal between the two of them so that they don't have to deceive Chu Gui Fei. Li Tong Guang is indeed being manipulated.
Ning Yuan Zhou helps Li Tong Guang analyze his situation, and Li Tong Guang thinks Ning Yuan Zhou is trying to scare him. However, upon careful consideration, Ning Yuan Zhou's words make sense. Yang Ying is secretly outside, and Qian Zhao tells Yang Ying to be cautious and understand the situation in Anguo. This is arranged by Ning Yuan Zhou.
Ning Yuan Zhou warns Li Tong Guang not to oppose them and to stay away from Ruyi. Li Tong Guang says he needs to think about it again and tells Ning Yuan Zhou that he is innocent with Chu Gui Fei and not to tell Ruyi.
Ning Yuan Zhou tells Ruyi that Li Tong Guang is actually pitiable and that he is not on the same level as him. Ning Yuan Zhou feels a bit shy when Ruyi kisses him. Master Du and Ning Yuan Zhou discuss and decide to meet with the Wudi first.
The thing I can't understand the most is why Ren Ru Yi suddenly decided to impersonate the group leader. Don't the people of the Zhu Yi Wei know whether or not the princess is part of the team?
Moreover, what benefits does she gain from impersonating the group leader? Why didn't Ren Ru Yi just disguise herself as Yang Ying directly and come out to meet everyone?
Her face hasn't changed since five years ago, and even if she's not Jue'er, other people in Anguo might still recognize her. After all, she is the Chief Ambassador of Zhu Yi Wei, and there should be many people in Anguo's court who know her.
Why did she choose to impersonate the group leader?
The princess has truly grown a lot! Upon revisiting the first episode, I realized that her character development wasn't an abrupt transformation. Her growth was a gradual process, and despite her royal duties, her fundamental personality remained intact.
It's just that compared to the beginning, where she was meek and easily brought to tears, she has changed for the better. Her character growth is commendable as it feels genuine and not like a sudden soul swap.
Why Ruyi wanted to enter the world is because during her years in the Zhu Yi Guard, she didn't understand human emotions and only knew assassination. She didn't know how to interact with people, so her relationship with Li Tong Guang could only be that of a master and disciple.
When she joined the diplomatic mission team, she was moved by the brotherhood between the members of the Liu Dao Tang, Ning Yuan Zhou's care for everyone, the trust of the little princess, and their kindness. It was through these experiences that she began to understand and feel the friendship and love that she had never felt before.
Along the way, Ruyi gradually became a person with emotions. She is no longer just a sword; she has aspirations and plans for life. In the past, she couldn't make decisions for herself! Now she lives for herself! I always say that someone who loves you will be understanding, respectful, and accommodating of your thoughts.
Ning Yuan Zhou loves Ruyi and understands her. He knows how to give in, and that's why it's Ning Yuan Zhou, haha.
If you don't understand or can't tolerate the plot, you can leave. There's no need to spend your emotions here. If you don't understand but it already exists, there's no need to argue. Firstly, this is not a drama with a dominant male or female lead.
Both the male and female leads are impressive. However, the female lead also mentioned that the feeling of having someone to rely on behind her is really nice. So, those who are always going solo are mostly a thing of the past.
Moreover, it's clearly stated that the strong collaboration is really good, and even the collaboration with the ceiling is outstanding. Otherwise, ask the screenwriter to write about the female lead's past, and in the end, the main storyline still revolves around Li Wang's growth, including the addition of the new sub-plot about Chang Qinghou's growth.
It's not just about the male lead rescuing the female lead; the female lead also saved the male lead. If you don't understand, go back and watch it again. If that doesn't work, take a left turn when you go out, or you can write your own book to read.
I would like to share my opinion regarding the comments from many viewers who hope that the master and disciple end up together. The disciple, nurtured by Ruyi as if he were her younger brother, shocked and disgusted her when she discovered his romantic feelings towards her.
Putting myself in her shoes, it's quite unsettling to realize that someone you consider family has secretly filled a room with your portraits and collected a room full of your clothes.
The feeling of being monitored and treated as someone's possession is actually terrifying. Ruyi's personality cannot accept such a violation, nor can she tolerate this obsessive and forced love, especially when it may not be genuine love at all.
Perhaps it's just a child deprived of love who mistakenly interprets this familial affection as love.
Based on my understanding of the characters' personalities, Ruyi has never had much time in her life to live for herself, let alone accept and understand this desire to confine her with love.
So when she learns about her disciple's feelings, she is furious, just as Ning Yuan Zhou mentioned. He doesn't understand what his master truly wants; he selfishly seeks to fill the void in his heart with the affection his master has shown him.
In this aspect, he is still like a child. Therefore, I don't wish for Ruyi and Li Tong Guang to be together, and I don't understand the desire for them to be together. It disregards Ruyi's wishes, and I don't want her to be imprisoned again by this so-called love that is not in her best interest.