Episode 20 recap: Gong Huan Yu died and came back to life.
Yun Wei Shan admires the use of knives by the Gongmen, as knives are single-edged weapons used for self-defense and striking enemies, while swords are double-edged blades that can harm both the opponent and oneself. Gong Zi Yu expressed that she would teach Yun Wei Shan how to use a knife since she is now part of the Gongmen. However, prior to this, the elders had a private conversation with Yun Wei Shan, asking her to leave the Gongmen. When Gong Zi Yu arrived at the Elder's Hall, he was stopped by the guards. Once he entered the room, he was shocked by what he saw before him.
Jin Fan saw the inscription next to the furnace and immediately understood the purpose of accompanying Gong Zi Yu to forge the sword. He was prepared for the sacrifice, as ever since the Chief Blade ordered him to protect Gong Zi Yu, he understood his mission in this lifetime. Even if it meant sacrificing himself for the success of the trial, Jin Fan had no hesitation. However, Gong Zi Yu was not moved by this. Even if the trial failed, he would not throw his lifelong good brother into the fire. He felt that doing so would violate the Chief Blade's original intention of protecting the people of the Gongmen.
Gong Zi Shang worried about Jin Fan's safety and feared that Gong Zi Yu might impulsively sacrifice Jin Fan due to a sudden obsession. She immediately sent a signal to meet Hua Gong Zi, asking him to lead her to find Gong Zi Yu. Hua Gong Zi repeatedly urged her not to take the wrong path, as it would be unfavorable to intrude into the ancestral hall. However, Gong Zi Shang still took the wrong path. Initially intending to turn back, she accidentally discovered a secret. Ming Wu Ji had been injured by a masked person, and Gong Zi Shang was too frightened to save Jin Fan. She hurriedly ran back to the front mountain to call for help. When she returned with people to rescue Ming Wu Ji, they unexpectedly discovered Gong Huan Yu, the young master, imprisoned in the ancestral hall. This surprised everyone.
Although Gong Zi Yu did not sacrifice Jin Fan, he successfully forged a sword through his own abilities and perseverance. Only then did he understand that the so-called sacrifice was just a bluff, a test of the trial-taker's character. Upon receiving the news, Gong Zi Yu immediately returned to the front mountain and saw Gong Huan Yu, who had been tortured beyond recognition. Yue Zhang Lao examined Gong Huan Yu and found that he had lost all his internal power. Gong Huan Yu accused Ming Wu Ji of imprisoning him in the ancestral hall and revealed that she was the assassin Wu Feng. Gong Zi Yu was shocked by this news. How he wished it wasn't true. The elders suspected Ming Wu Ji, which he could choose not to believe, but Gong Huan Yu also came forward to confirm, leaving him no choice but to believe.
Gong Zi Yu went to visit Ming Wu Ji, who struggled to say something to him. However, her throat was already damaged, and she couldn't utter a word, only emitting a horrifying roar. Despite this, her hand tightly held onto Gong Zi Yu, refusing to let go. As Gong Zi Yu left, he coincidentally encountered the elders' men who were sent to execute Ming Wu Ji. He couldn't stop them and could only leave with a heavy heart. He entered Ming Wu Ji's room and saw the candied hawthorn she had specially prepared for him. Memories of Ming Wu Ji's care for him over the years flooded his mind, and Gong Zi Yu couldn't help but shed tears.
Yun Wei Shan came over to comfort Gong Zi Yu, and Gong Zi Yu was curious if all the people under Wu Feng were ruthless and heartless. Yun Wei Shan explained that Wu Feng taught people to sever their emotions and love, which is why they acted without compassion or righteousness. After arriving at the palace gate, Yun Wei Shan had a deep realization about something. The palace gate used a knife while Wu Feng used a sword. A knife is a single-edged weapon that can be used for self-defense and killing, while a sword is double-edged, capable of both injuring others and oneself.
Gong Zi Yu asked Yun Wei Shan again if she liked him, using a fake trial-speaking grass to test her. However, Yun Wei Shan saw through his trick. This time, Yun Wei Shan spoke from her heart and admitted that she indeed liked Gong Zi Yu and was willing to do anything for him. Similarly, Gong Zi Yu firmly stated that no matter when, his choice would always be Yun Wei Shan. This was their oath, and he made a solemn vow.
Gong Yuan Zheng excitedly went to find Gong Shang Jue, catching the attention of Shang Guan Qian, who was curious and inquired about it. It turned out that the Yun Chong Lian cultivated by Gong Yuan Zheng had bloomed. He kept two blossoms for himself and his brother, while he gave the third blossom to Yue Zhang Lao for research purposes. Shang Guan Qian felt disappointed upon learning this, realizing that she wasn't considered in their plans. Subsequently, they engaged in a verbal dispute. Shang Guan Qian claimed that the seat cushion Gong Yuan Zheng had given to Gong Shang Jue was actually given to her, and Gong Yuan Zheng sarcastically mocked her with green tea.
Shang Guan Qian approached Yun Wei Shan, hoping to obtain information about the secret passage out of the palace. Yun Wei Shan recalled Gong Zi Yu's assessment of Shang Guan Qian and chose not to mention the "Half-Month Fly" incident. Instead, she gave Shang Guan Qian the map of the secret passage. Shang Guan Qian sneaked out of the palace gate and met Han Ya Qi, discussing plans to attack the palace gate during the period when Gong Shang Jue's internal power was weakened, aiming to capture everyone inside.
Yun Wei Shan brought the words left by Ming Wu Ji for Gong Zhi Yu to evoke his sadness. Gong Zi Yu asked Yun Wei Shan for a gift, and she made a handle for his sword. However, he was not pleased with the message she left. The phrase "meeting and parting" represented more of a farewell to him. Gong Zi Yu expressed that they could meet, but he didn't want to part. They wanted to be together forever.
Upon Shang Guan Qian's return, she speculated on Gong Shang Jue's intentions, believing that he didn't want Gong Zi Yu to become the Chief Blade. She presented evidence of Yun Wei Shan being a spy for Wu Feng, a painting that revealed the locations of all the palace gate's hidden sentries and the secret passages. On the other hand, as Yun Wei Shan reluctantly planned to leave the palace gate, she was intercepted by Gong Yuan Zheng in the secret passage.
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