Episode 19 recap: Liu Chang Ge tells Bai Zai Zai about Shen Xing.
Liu Chang Ge brings Bai Zai Zai back to his residence and takes her to a secret chamber. Knowing that Bai Zai Zai has many doubts about Shen Xing, he points to a portrait of Shen Xing on the wall and begins to tell Bai Zai Zai the story of him and Shen Xing.Five years ago, Shen Xing arrived at the Wang residence, and the two instantly formed a deep connection. Liu Chang Ge considered her a kindred spirit, but Shen Xing never revealed her true identity. However, Liu Chang Ge later discovered that she was the daughter of the national teacher, Shen Yi. One day, Liu Chang Ge suddenly realized that the military token was missing from the residence. Shortly after, Shen Xing disappeared without a trace. Eventually, Wang Zongguan recovered the military token, claiming to have found it on Shen Xing when she was found unconscious on the outskirts.
Liu Chang Ge rushed to visit Shen Xing as soon as she woke up. He blamed her for stealing the military token and betraying his trust, and told her to leave the Wang residence and find her father. Shen Xing felt aggrieved and, in tears, held a sword to her own neck, asking Liu Chang Ge if he believed her when she said her father had taken the token and she listened to her master's advice to retrieve it. Liu Chang Ge asked her to put down the sword, but Shen Xing said she had nowhere else to go. Her father rejected her, and Liu Chang Ge didn't trust her. With those words, she attempted suicide in front of Liu Chang Ge. From that moment on, Liu Chang Ge felt immense guilt towards Shen Xing and kept her portrait as a reminder. Since Bai Zai Zai cares so much about it, he decides to burn it, but Bai Zai Zai stops him, saying she is no longer angry.
After discussing the matter of the military token, Liu Chang Ge decides to personally seek forgiveness from the Emperor. Although the Emperor is displeased with Liu Chang Ge's decision to give up military power for a woman, he acknowledges Liu Chang Ge's significant contributions in establishing the empire and recognizes his debt to Liu Chang Ge's mother. Therefore, he agrees to help Liu Chang Ge find a way to regain military authority.
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