Episode 20 recap: - Senior Brother went to Jialin to support Jiuling. Rong Yu admitted that he had already recovered.
- Accompanied by Zhan Ping, Rong Yu arrived at the separate courtyard. However, Cheng Bi intercepted them and refused to let them in. Jiuling hadn't left the pharmacy for several days, and Rong Yu couldn't rest assured. But Cheng Bi showed no intention of being flexible. When Jiuling called Cheng Bi inside, Rong Yu turned away disappointedly. After Cheng Bi went in, he handed Jiuling a letter from Senior Brother.
- In the letter, Senior Brother expressed his concern for Jiuling, saying that if she felt tired, he would unconditionally help her, just like on Wuhua Mountain. Jiuling recalled the scenes of playing and frolicking with Senior Brother back then, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her face. Rong Jiang invited a doctor to examine Rong Yu's pulse. The doctor couldn't determine the extent of Rong Yu's recovery, but he indicated that he was gradually improving.
- Princess Xuan Yuan Chu visited Rong Jiang's residence and straightforwardly told Rong Jiang that she came to the capital to find a husband. At that moment, Rong Yu returned from the astrology pavilion where he had been studying. The princess was delighted to see him, and Rong Jiang invited her to stay for a meal, but Rong Yu greeted her indifferently and left.
- Jiuling used Immortal Vine Grass to develop an antidote and asked Zhan Ping to give it to Rong Yu to take. Zhan Ping knew that Rong Yu had already recovered, but Rong Yu insisted on taking the water and administering it himself. Sensing Jiuling's coldness towards him, Rong Yu asked her what was wrong and why she had suddenly changed. Jiuling asked him if one day she did something to hurt him, would he still be the same?
- Just then, a servant came to report that the princess wanted to see Rong Yu, but he refused to meet her. While they were speaking, the princess arrived in the yard. She met Jiuling and arrogantly bossed her around, even demeaning Jiuling as a servant. Zhan Ping quickly intervened, introducing her as their young master's wife and urging the princess to leave. The princess huffed and turned away.
- Cheng Bi told Jiuling that the Emperor had instructed him not to let anyone bully her, and he was now going to teach the princess a lesson. Jiuling dismissed it, saying it was just a few words, and sooner or later, she would leave Rong Yu anyway. It was good to have one more person who loved him by his side. Now she needed to focus on implementing the next step of the plan; this matter couldn't wait any longer.
- The Crown Prince arrived at the palace in Xunnan, loudly protesting and stating that his sister came for a marriage alliance, not to be treated as a prisoner. He questioned whether they weren't afraid of Jialin's forces besieging the city. As a result, the Emperor's subordinates humiliated him. Xunnan was never afraid of any forces besieging them; it was only because Princess Xihe provoked someone she shouldn't have. He urged the Crown Prince to leave and stop making a scene.
- Meanwhile, the King of Xunnan swiftly made his way to the capital of Jialin after receiving a letter from Jiuling, in which she said she missed him. The princess heard from a servant that the Emperor had approved Rong Yu and the princess performing together at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet. Excitedly, she sought Rong Yu to practice their skills, but Rong Yu was cold and distant towards her.
Jiuling watched as Rong Yu took the medicine, but Cheng Bi came and called her out. Anxious, Jiuling hurried to the inn. After meeting with her senior brother, Jiuling told him about the astrology pavilion. Her senior brother remarked that the pavilion seemed to live up to its reputation and had some real abilities. Jiuling decided that after curing Rong Yu, she would go and destroy the star map and investigate the pavilion herself.
Seeing Jiuling hesitating, her senior brother knew it must be because of Rong Yu. Concerned about her being exposed, they discussed sending their own people to gather information first so that Jiuling could act once everything was clear. As it was getting late, Jiuling bid farewell to her senior brother because she was eager to see if Rong Yu would experience any discomfort after taking the medicine.
Her senior brother saw Jiuling's hesitation and knew it must be because of Rong Yu. He was worried about her being exposed, so they discussed the idea of sending their own people to gather information first. Once everything was clear, Jiuling could take action. As it was getting late, Jiuling said goodbye to her senior brother because she was anxious to see if Rong Yu would experience any discomfort after taking the medicine.
As Jiuling left, Rong Yu and Zhan Ping hid nearby, watching Jiuling and her senior brother talk and laugh together. Rong Yu felt a deep sense of loss because it was originally him who was betrothed to Jiuling, but he had interfered in their relationship. Jiuling returned without finding Rong Yu, and she was worried. But when she saw Rong Yu had returned, she felt relieved.
Rong Yu kept dreaming about the past, recalling Jiuling's refusal to marry him. Upon waking up, he decided to tell Rong Jiang and Jiuling about his awakening. Rong Jiang was overjoyed when he learned that Rong Yu had recovered and wanted to announce it to the world and hold a grand banquet. However, Rong Yu said that it didn't matter if others knew or not. He had already experienced the warmth and coldness of human relationships and didn't need all the trouble. But Rong Jiang still insisted on a small celebration at the astrology pavilion.
Jiuling, ecstatic to learn that Rong Yu had awakened, eagerly went to find him. Rong Yu sincerely thanked Jiuling and then told her that their marriage was not valid since it lacked the proper procedures. After the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, they would divorce. Jiuling tearfully agreed. Zhan Ping, seeing Rong Yu's decision, was at a loss for what to do.
Rong Jiang felt a great burden lifted when he heard the news, and he instructed his subordinates to spend more time with the princess. Jiuling went to find her senior brother, who informed her of the information he had gathered. Since they hadn't found any useful information, Jiuling decided to go herself. She told her senior brother that Rong Yu was ready to divorce her, but she still loved him, causing tears to flow down her face.
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