Episode 28 recap: The prince instructed He Lian Xin to perform ancestral rites on his behalf.
Madam Si reassured the fourth young master that they hadn't reached a dead end yet. He Lian Xin was also saddened, thinking that his father valued him, only to realize that he valued his own son. Luo Qing Lian discussed recent events with her son and felt that their 11 years of tranquility were coming to an end.
Currently, the crown prince has been deposed, and the seventh young master is overseeing the border region. Luo Qing Lian and He Lian Xin expressed their concerns about this matter as going to the border to fight is extremely dangerous, and they don't know what will happen to the seventh young master. Dong Li pleaded with Luo Qing Lian and He Lian Xin, expressing her affection for the seventh young master. She acknowledged her humble status and didn't dare to ask for much, only hoping to serve as a slave by his side. She hoped that Luo Qing Lian and He Lian Xin would grant her request.
Luo Qing Lian didn't expect Dong Li to have feelings for the seventh young master but agreed to her request. Now, Luo Qing Lian's son has been sent to the royal residence for upbringing, and she yearns for him greatly. She knows that the prince values her son but doesn't want to endure the pain of separation.
Someone from the prince's side came and sympathized with He Lian Xin's longing, arranging for Luo Qing Lian's son to be sent back. Just as Luo Qing Lian and He Lian Xin arrived, they were informed that the second young master had attempted suicide but was luckily discovered by the eighth young master.
He was saved, and he's fine now, but the prince was deeply saddened upon hearing the news. Luo Qing Lian mentioned how the prince had invested a lot in the crown prince, which is why he felt even more disappointed. She wanted to know if the prince would be equally heartbroken if the same were to happen to He Nanzhao in the future. The prince admitted that he didn't know, and Luo Qing Lian stated that he didn't know because they hadn't reached that point yet.
Hei and He Lian Xin came out, and Luo Qing Lian expressed her deep admiration for the prince. She acknowledged that the prince had transformed Qu Liang into its current state, but she regretted having to hurt him repeatedly.
Currently, the eighth young master is gaining a lot of attention, and the fourth young master is very anxious. Madam Si reassured the fourth young master not to worry too much. After the incident at the weapons depot, his hopes of inheriting the title have vanished. In that case, it would be better to find someone who is easily controlled, like the eighth young master. He is capable but also impatient, not someone who can achieve great things. They can easily manipulate him, especially since he is He Lian Xin's true brother from the same parents.
The fourth young master believed that Madam Si always had a keen sense when it came to matters of inheritance because, for her, it was the most important thing. Eleven years passed quickly, and He Nanzhao has grown up. The prince's health is deteriorating, and he hasn't seen his ministers for many days. The ministers are gathering and becoming increasingly anxious, as they have never encountered such a situation before and don't know what has happened to the prince.
The ancestral sacrifice is approaching, and if the prince's health doesn't improve, they don't know which young master will preside over it. A command came from the prince's side, instructing the third young master to preside over the ancestral sacrifice. The fourth young master was furious, feeling that the prince favored He Nanzhao. He couldn't believe that after all the years of his careful planning, he was defeated by a child.
Madam Si assured the fourth young master not to worry, as they haven't reached a dead end yet. If someone stands in their way, they will eliminate them. He Lian Xin was also saddened, realizing that his father only valued his own son, not him. He Lian Xin was worried about He Nanzhao's safety and believed that the safest place for him now is the royal residence. He asked Luo Qing Lian to take He Nanzhao to stay there for a while.
Luo Qing Lian discussed recent events with her son and felt that with the command for the ancestral sacrifice, their 11 years of tranquility were coming to an end. Lady De arranged accommodations for Luo Qing Lian and also brought Eight Treasures Cake, but Luo Qing Lian didn't eat it.
Luo Qing Lian instructed He Nanzhao that they should only eat the things they brought with them and not consume anything from the royal residence, as times have changed.
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