Episode 32 recap: Lady Rong pleads to Luo Qing Lian.
A soldier approaches to report that they suffered a major defeat in the battle. He Lian Xin is greatly surprised and asks why it happened. The soldier explains that the situation was initially favorable, but they unexpectedly found bran in the military provisions. The subordinates of Cige'er expressed their desire for a virtuous woman. Lady Rong becomes extremely excited and states that He Lian Xin listens most to Luo Qing Lian. If Luo Qing Lian speaks up, there might still be a fifty percent chance of turning things around.
He Lian Xin goes to find Lv Bei Yi, seeking his assistance. Lv Bei Yi explains that with his current status, he cannot afford to get involved or help He Lian Xin. He Lian Xin expresses his disappointment, questioning whether Lv Bei Yi wouldn't even help Luo Qing Lian.
Lv Bei Yi asks He Lian Xin what he wants him to do. He Lian Xin reveals that he has sent Mu Tian Shu, hoping to persuade Lv Bei Yi to join the battle. This battle is crucial, with the expectation of reducing soldier casualties by half and obtaining twice the amount of spoils compared to before.
Meanwhile, Luo Qing Lian is embroidering on the side. A maid approaches and informs Luo Qing Lian that He Lian Xin has already set out with his troops, and they are all delighted. Lady Rong comes over to see her daughter, He Ling Wei. He Ling Wei is playing with He Nan Zhao.
He Nan Zhao notices that He Ling Wei has been unhappy and asks the maid what's wrong with her. The maid explains that He Ling Wei is upset because she didn't get what she wanted. He Ling Wei expresses her desire for a pet rabbit, but all her rabbits have red eyes. She wants a few with black eyes, but when Lady Rou helped to catch some, they turned out to be completely black, which she didn't want.
He Ling Wei asks He Nan Zhao to help her catch rabbits. Lady Rong and Lady Rou intervene, with Lady Rong stating that He Nan Zhao wouldn't be able to catch any. Lady Rong believes that despite his young age, He Nan Zhao is mature and wouldn't play along with He Ling Wei like that. A soldier arrives to report the major defeat in the battle.
He Lian Xin is astonished and asks why it happened. The soldier explains that the situation was initially favorable, but they unexpectedly found bran in the military provisions.
He Lian Xin is extremely surprised, and the Fourth Young Master is also pleased. It turns out that he orchestrated this whole thing. The Fifth Young Master is shocked by the Fourth Young Master's actions.
The envoy from Cige'er arrives, and He Lian Xin receives them. He calls Luo Qing Lian over and explains that he has investigated the matter of the tribute, and it has nothing to do with Luo Qing Lian. The envoy states that since Luo Qing Lian is innocent, she should be released.
However, He Lian Xin asserts that this failure was just a one-time occurrence. Although they lost this battle, their cause will not be defeated. He plans to personally lead the troops and fight against Cige'er until the end. The envoy mentions that He Lian Xin had previously won three battles against them, and their victory in the last battle was merely a stroke of luck.
The envoy from Cige'er expresses their desire to negotiate and request a virtuous woman as the princess. Lady Rong becomes anxious, fearing that He Ling Wei might be selected for a political marriage. Luo Qing Lian reassures her, stating that historically, noble princesses have been chosen for political marriages, and they wouldn't actually send their direct heiress princess.
A maid approaches Luo Qing Lian and informs her that the envoy has expressed interest in He Ling Wei, and He Lian Xin has agreed to it. Lady Rong becomes excited and expresses that He Lian Xin listens most to Luo Qing Lian. If Luo Qing Lian speaks, there might still be a fifty-percent chance of turning things around.
Luo Qing Lian agrees to go. Lady Rou follows her and suggests that if Luo Qing Lian pleads on their behalf, He Lian Xin will surely be disappointed. Luo Qing Lian acknowledges this but insists on going. She believes that at this point, they can no longer rely on emotions but on the losses they have suffered. If she loses Lady Rong and Lady Rou, then even if she gains these things, it would be meaningless.
Luo Qing Lian approaches He Lian Xin to plead, and as expected, He Lian Xin is greatly disappointed. He expresses that he also feels reluctant, but he has no choice. Su Nan Chun gives Luo Qing Lian a suggestion, saying that the envoy chose the person, and if they want to change, it might be possible.
Luo Qing Lian intentionally has an unattractive person pretend to be He Ling Wei, but the envoy doesn't care about appearances. What they want is stability between the two countries.
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