Episode 12 recap: Luo Qing Lian asked He Lian Xin to invite Lv Bei Yi as an advisor.
The Fourth Young Master came with a letter, stating that He Lian Xin used any means necessary to collect the owed debts, causing resentment among the officials. So, he wrote a letter and brought it himself. He Lian Xin expressed his willingness to give Luo Qing Lian anything he had. Luo Qing Lian mentioned wanting He Lian Xin to invite Lv Bei Yi as an advisor, believing that Lv Bei Yi could assist He Lian Xin. Furthermore, Luo Qing Lian acknowledged that He Lian Xin owed his current situation to Lv Bei Yi.
Now that He Lian Xin has successfully dealt with the matter of collecting the debts, the prince reported it and celebrated He Lian Xin's achievement. The prince rewarded Mu Tian Shu, stating that he had made a request. The General of Pingnan had just stepped down, so the prince asked Mu Tian Shu if he would be willing to take the position. Mu Tian Shu promptly agreed.
The prince brought out three embroidered silk fans, expressing that He Lian Xin could handle affairs outside well, thanks to the support of these three capable assistants. The prince asked them to choose one fan. The legitimate wife suggested that Luo Qing Lian should choose first, and Luo Qing Lian picked one. The legitimate wife desired the fan with peonies, while Yao Madam wanted the legitimate wife to give her the fan.
Peonies are the king of flowers, and Yao Madam wanted to compete for this fan as a way to test the prince's attitude and see if she could become the legitimate wife. Just as the prince was about to speak, the Fifth Young Master arrived. He brought a official document, stating that He Lian Xin used any means necessary to collect the owed debts, causing resentment among the officials. So, he wrote a official document and brought it himself.
The Fifth Young Master also mentioned Mr. Li and the matter concerning the common people, and He Lian Xin confirmed that it was indeed true. The Crown Prince also arrived, stating that he came to accuse He Lian Xin of mixing public and private matters. He criticized He Lian Xin's methods when dealing with corrupt officials, but acknowledged that when facing officials like Mr. Li, He Lian Xin used his own money to cover the expenses.
Yao Madam found it strange that the Crown Prince seemed to come to accuse, but in fact, he came to plead. She wondered when He Lian Xin and the Crown Prince had developed such a relationship. In reality, the Fifth Young Master's visit to accuse was arranged by the Fourth Young Master. The Fourth Young Master knew that in the struggle for power, there were no enemies or friends, only interests.
The Fourth Young Master brought Wang Wu with him, who was one of the commoners who previously participated in the siege against He Lian Xin. Wang Wu explained that they wanted to seek justice from Mr. Li, but He Lian Xin refused to listen to them. He claimed that Mr. Li's death had nothing to do with them and ordered his men to attack them directly.
The Fourth Young Master received a confidential report and was surprised to find out that Wang Wu was actually a wanted criminal. Meanwhile, Mu Tian Shu presented evidence that Wang Wu and his group were attempting to rob the treasury. Once their crimes were exposed, the Fifth Young Master was deceived by them. It became a joke, and he had no choice but to leave. The prince mentioned the fan again and suggested that if Xi liked it, he would have another one made exactly the same and give this fan to the legitimate wife.
Unexpectedly, when Yao Madam picked up the fan, it broke. The prince expressed his surprise at Yao Madam's jealousy and ordered He Lian Xin to handle the matter. He Lian Xin had no choice but to demote Yao Madam to a commoner. Luo Qing Lian and He Lian Xin discussed the situation and believed that the fan had been tampered with by the prince. The prince knew that the Crown Prince and the Fourth Young Master were like two tigers, and he didn't want to eliminate either of them. Instead, he wanted to cultivate He Lian Xin as a third tiger, maintaining a delicate balance.
Jin Fang, the maid, had previously mentioned the matter of the Fairy Queen, explaining that she and her family were distant because the prince was a person who strictly separated public and private matters and disliked favoritism. So, if the prince wanted to help He Lian Xin develop his power, he would surely have to get rid of Yao Madam. He Lian Xin was surprised that Luo Qing Lian understood the prince so well and asked if Luo Qing Lian knew his intentions.
He Lian Xin assured Luo Qing Lian that he was willing to give everything he had to her. Luo Qing Lian mentioned wanting He Lian Xin to invite Lv Bei Yi as an advisor, believing that Lv Bei Yi would be able to assist He Lian Xin. Furthermore, Luo Qing Lian believed that He Lian Xin owed Lv Bei Yi for the current situation. This displeased He Lian Xin.
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