Episode 31 recap: The Seventh Young Master found a handkerchief.
Madam Yao received so many rewards, which made the legitimate wife very unhappy. The people here also rewarded the legitimate wife and gave her a royal concubine's ceremonial dress, which greatly excited her. Unexpectedly, the dress suddenly caught fire, and the legitimate wife quickly threw it away. To her surprise, the dress burned into the shape of a lotus flower.
The legitimate wife was shocked and glared fiercely at Luo Qing Lian. Others here speculated that the prince and Luo Qing Lian both liked lotus flowers, so it was likely that the prince was manifesting his presence and wanted Luo Qing Lian to become his queen. The legitimate wife overheard this as well.
After Luo Qing Lian returned, she met with Lady Rou and Lady Rong. Lady Rong wondered when Luo Qing Lian had done such a thing without informing them. She wondered if Luo Qing Lian wanted to become the queen before telling them. Luo Qing Lian explained that she didn't do it herself and had initially thought it was done by the two of them. Lady Rou confirmed that it wasn't Luo Qing Lian.
They also found it strange. If it wasn't the three of them, then who could it be? Could it be Madam Yao? Lady Rou mentioned that Madam Yao had just returned and deliberately tried to get close to Luo Qing Lian in front of the legitimate wife. She said that he hadn't changed over the years—there were no forever friends, only forever interests.
Luo Qing Lian believed it couldn't be Madam Yao's doing. She had no reason to help her gain power. After this incident, it would only invite more resentment. Luo Qing Lian stated that she never thought of becoming the queen. The legitimate wife had managed the Fu household well for so many years, and the position of the queen should be hers.
The envoy from Cige'er was very angry that the tribute they sent was burned. They had never experienced such humiliation before, and he vowed to report it to the Great Khan. The Fourth Young Master was also present and knew that he was responsible for this incident. If the envoy from Cige'er reported it and they ended up fighting with Cige'er in anger, He Lian Xin's claim to the throne would definitely be unstable.
The Fourth Young Master said that the Ascension Ceremony has not taken place yet, and this is their last chance. The Fifth Young Master was also very surprised that the Fourth Young Master would disregard the safety of Qu Liang for the sake of the throne. He Lian Xin was conflicted for a long time. He just ascended to the throne, and if he killed the Fourth Lady, the Fourth Young Master would surely rebel. So he decided to release the Fourth Lady.
The legitimate wife came to find the Fourth Lady and they both knew who was responsible for this incident. She advised him to prioritize the safety of Qu Liang. Luo Qing Lian also learned about the incident and came to talk to He Lian Xin, intending to discuss the matter of the ceremonial dress. However, the Seventh Young Master arrived.
The Seventh Young Master said that he heard about the granary being burned as soon as he returned. He also saw this item at the scene and handed a handkerchief to He Lian Xin. It was Luo Qing Lian's handkerchief, and both of them were surprised. The Fifth Young Master suggested that they should send Luo Qing Lian to Cige'er now, and wondered if He Lian Xin would be reluctant to do so.
The Seventh Young Master stated that the matter has not been fully investigated yet, and they should not jump to conclusions so quickly. In the end, Luo Qing Lian was still detained. Lady Rou and Lady Rong came to send Luo Qing Lian off. Luo Qing Lian recalled the time when they escorted her to the courtyard, it was the same weather. She wondered if that person still believed in her.
He Lian Xin had someone deliver a letter to Luo Qing Lian, expressing his belief in her and promising to investigate the matter thoroughly. Luo Qing Lian was thrilled upon reading the letter.
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