Episode 14 recap: Northern Liang wants to form a marriage alliance.
Mu Zhuo Hua believes that the affections of insignificant people are not important to her. Liu Yan asks Mu Zhuo Hua if she is also an insignificant person to her. Liu Yan mentions that Mu Zhuo Hua previously claimed to admire her. Mu Zhuo Hua clarifies that there are different types of admiration, and her feelings for Liu Yan are loyal and unwavering. Liu Yan asks Mu Zhuo Hua how she would react if he were to marry a princess.
After returning home, Mu Zhuo Hua discusses this matter with Guo Ju Li and finds Liu Yan's behavior peculiar today. They wonder if he is seeking a cure for an illness. Guo Ju Li suggests that it's possible since men often feel embarrassed to talk about such matters. Mu Zhuo Hua acknowledges that she has many things to attend to, but once she's done with the Northern Liang envoy's affairs, she will have to think about how to treat this illness.
Shen Jing Hong comes to see Princess Rou Jia and coincidentally finds her playing the game of "投壶" (a traditional Chinese game). Rou Jia Gong Zhu admits her poor skills and expresses her curiosity about Shen Jing Hong's archery skills, as she has heard that he is very skilled. Shen Jing Hong takes the arrows and successfully hits the target with all three shots. He informs Rou Jia Gong Zhu that he has come to ask for leave today since he is responsible for receiving the Northern Liang envoy and needs to make preparations during this time. He won't be able to teach the children. Rou Jia Gong Zhu approves of his decision, considering it beneficial for the country and the people, and assures him that she will arrange for the children's classes.
Mu Zhuo Hua and the others wait outside the city gate for the Northern Liang envoy, but they wait for a long time without any sign of their arrival. Finally, the third prince of Liang arrives with his men and comments on the incompetence of the men, mocking them for appointing a woman to an official position.
Shen Jing Hong expressed that in their Nan Cheng, men and women are equal, and women can also hold official positions. Mu Zhuo Hua stated that Beiliang doesn't understand Nan Cheng, and Nan Cheng doesn't understand Beiliang either. She couldn't understand why they took their houses with them when they went out. They weren't snails, after all. The Third Prince got angry after hearing this and entered the city with his men, making it clear that he remembered Mu Zhuo Hua.
The eunuch came over to announce that the Emperor would host a banquet to welcome the Beiliang delegation. The eunuch stated that weapons were not allowed at the banquet and confiscated their weapons. Zhi Mo noticed the mute slave of the Beiliang delegation and found it very strange.
The Third Prince brought Princess Ye Mu Zhen with him, stating that she was twenty years old and he hoped to find a suitable partner for her. He believed that Liu Yan was still unmarried. Liu Yan suggested that the Emperor should adopt the princess as his adopted daughter and teach her the rituals of Nan Chen, making her knowledgeable and capable of becoming the most beautiful woman in the world. The Emperor thought it was a good idea and agreed. Rou Jia Gong Zhu offered to accommodate the princess in his residence and promised to take good care of her. The Emperor agreed to the arrangement.
The Third Prince wanted to have a competition with Liu Yan. Liu Yan suggested that they go to the hunting ground the next day to compete. Mu Zhuo Hua spoke to Liu Yan about this and knew that the Third Prince wanted to test Liu Yan's ability to lead troops and fight. She said she would provide supplies for Liu Yan and accompany her to the hunting ground.
The next day, Liu Yan learned that Mu Zhuo Hua was by the river and went to meet her there. When the princess saw that Liu Yan had followed, Zhi Jian stopped her, saying that it was not convenient for her to go. The Crown Prince initially wanted to go, but he was stopped by the Third Prince and they got into a fight. Liu Yan arrived and the Third Prince didn't confront her, instead leaving first. Liu Yan noticed that the mute slave's hands resembled eagle claws and asked Zhi Jian to investigate.
The Crown Prince came to find Liu Yan, and she felt he was too impulsive. The Crown Prince said he was just angry. Mu Zhuo Hua came and gave the Crown Prince some medicine, saying she had something to discuss with Liu Yan. The Crown Prince felt frustrated and had no choice but to leave.
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