Episode 10 recap: Bei Rong launched an attack on Dong Lin.
Zhao Guang Ye brought the King of Nan Chu to Bei Rong, much to the surprise of the King, who hadn't expected Zhao Guang Ye to be a king as well. Chen Yang noticed that He Lan Xin Yue and Tai Chu were not present, but they left a note saying they would be back soon.Chen Yang mentioned that they had also mentioned his Qing Bai, relieved that nothing had happened to her. Zhao Guang Ye found it unlikely, thinking that He Lan Xin Yue and Tai Chu were just being mischievous and took the opportunity to go out while he was away. Tai Chu brought back He Lan Xin Yue and Qing Bai's coffins, stating that he had brought them home.
Both Zhao Guang Ye and Chen Yang were shocked to learn that Zhao Guang Ye's sister had already passed away. He Lan Xin Yue claimed that it was the doing of Nan Chu and urged Zhao Guang Ye to kill them to avenge Qing Bai. Nan Chu had not yet returned, so Chen Yang immediately set out with his men to pursue them and kill Nan Chu. However, they arrived too late and only managed to kill one of Nan Chu's subordinates, allowing Nan Chu to escape back to his country.
Chen Yang's subordinates advised him not to pursue further as they were already at the border. Chen Yang had no choice but to stop. He returned to Zhao Guang Ye and apologized, admitting that he had failed to kill Nan Chu. Zhao Guang Ye believed it was his own fault, as He Lan Xin Yue had predicted Qing Bai's death, which had now come true. He believed that the woman's prophecy of Nan Chu becoming a king would also come true.
Zhao Guang Ye entrusted the funeral arrangements for Qing Bai to Chen Yang and stayed behind. He was overwhelmed with sadness as he recalled the memories he had with Qing Bai. Meanwhile, the King of Bei Rong learned of the death of the Crown Prince of Bei Rong and was deeply shocked. His subordinates informed him that the Holy Maiden Xue Luo was in Bei Rong, and the Princess of Dong Lin had died, suggesting that Xue Luo and her followers were likely responsible for the Crown Prince's death.
Bei Rong Wang expressed his outrage that they dared to kill his son and called for an uprising to attack them, vowing to make them pay with their own blood. He Lan Xin Yue played the qin (a musical instrument) in Qing Bai's presence, mentioning that Qing Bai had taught her when she had visited before. He Lan Xin Yue blamed herself for the situation, believing that if she hadn't trusted the wrong person, Qing Bai would still be alive.
Zhao Guang Ye didn't blame He Lan Xin Yue for the incident since she had already predicted Qing Bai's death. It was his own insistence on sending Qing Bai to Bei Rong that led to her demise. He Lan Xin Yue vowed to avenge Qing Bai, and Zhao Guang Ye, who never believed in fate, decided to stay with He Lan Xin Yue and Tai Chu to support him.
Someone came to report that Bei Rong was preparing to attack them. Zhao Guang Ye knew that the Crown Prince of Bei Rong had already died, and He Lan Xin Yue's presence in Bei Rong would make them think they were involved in the Crown Prince's death. It was only a matter of time before they launched an attack. Zhao Guang Ye ordered Chen Yang to quickly gather troops and head north to confront them, knowing it would be a fierce battle.
The King of Nan Chu also arrived and expressed his desire to go to the front lines. Zhao Guang Ye believed that the King of Nan Chu didn't need to go to the front lines and could still hold back thousands of soldiers. He Lan Xin Yue had a portrait of Shang Guan Zui drawn, but the artist had never seen Shang Guan Zui in person, so the resemblance was only about seventy to eighty percent. He Lan Xin Yue asked them to try again.
He Lan Xin Yue showed the finished drawing to Tai Chu and asked if it resembled Shang Guan Zui. Tai Chu said that anyone who had seen Shang Guan Zui would think it was a close resemblance. He Lan Xin Yue believed that if even Tai Chu thought it was close, then it must be very accurate. He asked Tai Chu for a favor, something that would make the portrait of Shang Guan Zui spread throughout the streets and alleys.
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