Episode 17 recap: Rong Yu dares not get close to Jiu Ling, but Jiu Ling does his best to protect Rong Yu in the martial arts arena.
When Rong Yu saw the erotic book brought by Jiu Ling, his heart was stirred and he panicked, quickly fleeing. Jiu Ling didn't understand what had happened to him and chased after him. Rong Yu locked himself in a room and inwardly told Jiu Ling that he wasn't angry. He felt more like a thief now and couldn't be too greedy. Jiu Ling should be with the person she likes, and they should have a harmonious relationship like a married couple, with children and grandchildren around them.
In the morning, Cheng Bi came to call Jiu Ling. Rong Yu woke up first and saw Jiu Ling sleeping soundly with his hand on him. Rong Yu went outside and asked Cheng Bi what was going on. Cheng Bi told Rong Yu that Miss Tan had arrived. After Jiu Ling woke up, both of them felt embarrassed about what happened the previous night.
Jiu Ling hurriedly went out with Miss Tan, and Rong Yu felt curious. Every time Miss Tan came, they would rush out. What were they doing exactly? Jiu Ling received a message from the Emperor through Miss Tan and ordered her to use the hunt to retrieve the military token. After Jiu Ling left, Rong Yu searched for Jiu Ling's belongings and was surprised to find his night clothes in the box.
Jiu Ling assigned tasks to the secret guards and inquired about a hard-to-find medicinal herb. Rong Yu went to the astrology hall for class. While walking on the road, Rong Yu instructed Zhan Ping to retrieve the He family's files. Zhan Ping didn't know why, but Rong Yu forbade him from asking.
Jiu Ling personally came to pick up Rong Yu after class, saying that he wanted to take him out to play. Rong Yu was delighted. He had regained his divination abilities and had a premonition that the plaque of the astrology hall was about to fall. He quickly rushed forward and hugged Jiu Ling, hiding to the side. Everyone was startled, and Jiu Ling was surprised how Rong Yu knew that the plaque was going to fall. When they returned home, Rong Jiang learned that Jiu Ling wanted to take Rong Yu out to play and blamed Jiu Ling for not having a good memory.
Rong Yu told Rong Jiang that he didn't know why the plaque of the astrology hall was falling. Rong Jiang's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. He was about to go out to investigate but suddenly turned around and told Jiu Ling and Rong Yu that the Emperor would organize a hunt the next day and asked them to accompany him. Jiu Ling felt that it was against the rules, but Rong Jiang didn't allow her to object.
Miss Jiang from the Regent Prince's family was having a heart-to-heart talk with her close friend. She mentioned that she was soon going to be married off in Xun Nan and become the Empress. However, she still had some reservations and felt like it was settling.
The Crown Prince of the Regent Prince's family was expected to secure a top-three position. Everyone talked about the incident a while ago when the Cat-Holding Young Master swept the entire gambling house. The Crown Prince also expressed his admiration for the Cat-Holding Young Master.
Jiu Ling and Rong Yu arrived at the hunting grounds, but Rong Jiang took leave, claiming exhaustion from stargazing all night. The ministers speculated that Rong Jiang didn't want to see his nephew and niece-in-law. The Emperor arrived at the hunting grounds surrounded by the ministers, and the commanding officer announced the competition rules. The Emperor ordered the rules to be elevated to another level.
The Crown Prince of the Regent Prince's family achieved an initial victory and appeared satisfied with himself. Jiu Ling found it boring and planned to leave with Rong Yu but was mocked by the noble sons present. Feeling indignant, He Jiu Ling declared that she wanted to challenge the Crown Prince. The Regent Prince believed that He Jiu Ling was the daughter of a traitor and was not qualified to compete against the outstanding young men of his family, especially since she was a woman.
Rong Yu, angered by this, bluntly told the Regent Prince that he was no longer welcome at the astrology hall. The Emperor also stated that there were no rules prohibiting women from participating in martial arts competitions. He allowed He Jiu Ling to go on stage and compete against the Crown Prince. He Jiu Ling drew her sword and stepped onto the stage. At first sight of He Jiu Ling, the Crown Prince was already at a disadvantage in terms of momentum. After a few rounds, the Crown Prince was defeated and knocked off the stage by He Jiu Ling.
Then, He Jiu Ling challenged several noble disciples who had challenged Rong Yu earlier, and they were all defeated by her sword. Jiu Ling defeated Yan Gongzi, who had once tried to capture her father and brothers. The Emperor was about to reward Jiu Ling, but she asked Rong Yu to go on stage and defeat her. Rong Yu was unwilling, but Jiu Ling took the opportunity to pretend to be defeated by Rong Yu and fell to the ground. According to the previous promise, the Emperor bestowed the title of Grand General of Inspection on Rong Yu.
Rong Yu was unhappy, but Jiu Ling kept comforting him. The Crown Prince believed that Jiu Ling was too submissive to the principles of obedience and virtue, but Jiu Ling disregarded the opinions of others and enjoyed it.
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