Episode 3 recap: Rong Yu guarded He Jiu Ling as she entered the palace for the banquet.
As Rong Yu gazed at the starry sky, he couldn't help but think about He Jiu Ling. In a vision, he saw He Jiu Ling being chased and ultimately pierced by the enemy's sword, blood spilling from her mouth. Startled awake, Rong Yu immediately decided to go to the General's Residence. He wanted to protect He Jiu Ling.
He Jiu Ling prepared a large table of dishes to entertain her senior brother. She confided in him about her troubles and expressed her frustration over her unsuccessful attempts to break off the engagement. Her senior brother laughed heartily, and the two reminisced about their time together on Mount Wuhua, feeling nostalgic for those days.
Her senior brother tenderly told He Jiu Ling that she would always be his beloved little junior sister, no matter what. Meanwhile, Rong Yu was guarding outside the He family's residence, recalling the precious moments he had shared with He Jiu Ling. His heart was filled with sweetness. He Jiu Ling and her senior brother became heavily intoxicated before returning to the He family's residence. She stumbled and swayed as she walked, her mind still replaying her senior brother's words. Her senior brother believed that He Jiu Ling didn't love Rong Yu and must have feelings for him instead. He wanted He Jiu Ling to marry him.
He Jiu Ling thought that marrying her senior brother wouldn't be a bad idea. At least he could protect her. However, she immediately blamed Rong Yu for everything, blaming him for ruining their once good sibling-like relationship. Seeing He Jiu Ling stumbling back, Rong Yu quickly rushed forward to support her.
He Jiu Ling recognized Rong Yu and directly approached him, saying that she was unworthy of him. She asked Rong Yu to admit that he didn't like her. However, Rong Yu expressed his deep affection for He Jiu Ling, which caused her to shout that she didn't want to marry a charlatan and have a child with another charlatan, as it would be worse than death for her.
But Rong Yu said that their child could become a general, and if it was a girl, he would shower her with love and elevate her to the heavens. Upon hearing that Rong Yu wanted to have a child with her, He Jiu Ling angrily approached him, ready to strike. He Shan, witnessing the situation, intervened and injected He Jiu Ling with a sedative. She fainted, and Rong Yu ordered someone to inform He Jiu Ling's elder brother. He Liang wanted the two to spend more time together to deepen their feelings, so he intentionally didn't come out to receive He Jiu Ling.
Helpless, Rong Yu had no choice but to bring He Jiu Ling back to a separate courtyard.
Rong Yu didn't want to get on the carriage, but he couldn't walk back to avoid suspicion, so he hesitated and finally got on. Meanwhile, He Jiu Ling, who was heavily intoxicated, directly collapsed onto Rong Yu and fell asleep.
In her dream, He Jiu Ling kept calling out Rong Yu's name, and Rong Yu tentatively held her hand, feeling a special warmth in his heart. He Liang was promoted by the Emperor to the rank of Grand General, and the palace eunuch came to deliver gifts and requested him to bring He Jiu Ling to the palace.
He Liang had no choice but to accept the imperial order and express his gratitude. He Jiu Ling finally woke up and realized that she was sleeping on Rong Yu's bed. She remembered what Rong Yu had said to her the day before and felt extremely angry. He Shan came to report to Rong Yu, saying that He Jiu Ling left in a fit of anger and even kicked and shattered the lions in front of the mansion. It seemed like the neighbors and people in the neighborhood knew about He Jiu Ling staying at Rong Mansion last night.
Rong Yu anxiously asked if He Jiu Ling was hurt, and upon learning that she was fine, he wrote a letter to He Liang specifically explaining the situation. He Jiu Ling entered the palace with her father and elder brother. They specifically instructed her to behave properly. He Jiu Ling happily went to find the Empress and played football with the Crown Prince. In an accident, she accidentally kicked the ball at the Crown Prince. The Empress and the Princess were startled and prepared to punish her, but the Crown Prince stopped them.
Upon hearing that He Jiu Ling had been practicing martial arts on Mount Wuhua, the Princess's cousin showed a disdainful expression and asked her what kind of skills she had cultivated in such a desolate place. He Jiu Ling boldly threw a pill into her mouth and said that after taking it, her body would emit a pleasant fragrance. Her audacious behavior displeased the Princess and her cousin, so the cousin decided to leave early.
The palace eunuch came to deliver the imperial meal, and the Empress specifically warned He Jiu Ling not to do anything reckless, as she wouldn't be able to protect her. The Emperor's banquet this time was to discuss the alliance between Xunnan and Jialin. He Jiu Ling took a closer look and realized that the envoy from Xunnan was actually her senior brother. He had left Mount Wuhua a long time ago and had gone to Xunnan.
He Jiu Ling was delighted to see her senior brother and listened as he suggested that since the two families were forming an alliance, it would be better for Jialin to send a daughter over. He expressed his strong interest in the clever and mischievous Miss He Jiu Ling and was willing to make her his consort.
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