Episode 17 recap: Princess Qiu Yi discovered Tai Chu's true identity.
Meng Yi Lang believes that He Lan Xin Yue is the most formidable saint in history. King Bei Rong Wang mentioned that since the saint predicted that Shang Guan Zui would become the king of Da Shang, he hoped that Shang Guan Zui wouldn't forget what he had said when he returned this time. Shang Guan Zui assured them that he wouldn't forget. If he became the king of Da Shang, Da Shang would forever be a vassal state of Bei Rong. King Bei Rong Wang admitted that he liked Shang Guan Zui's greed and willingness. Princess Qiu Yi was shocked to discover that Zhao Guang Ye was not the person she had always known and asked him who he really was.
Now everyone knows that He Lan Xin Yue possesses divine power. When He Lan Xin Yue met Meng Yi Lang, she mentioned that she had foreseen this rain from the beginning. If she had told everyone earlier, they would have merely seen her as a saint conveying prophecies. But now, things were different. Meng Yi Lang believed that He Lan Xin Yue was the most formidable saint in history. He Lan Xin Yue wanted to hold Meng Yi Lang's hand, but he avoided her. She asked him if he was also afraid of her. He Lan Xin Yue stated that Meng Yi Lang had been kind to her from the beginning, and if he ever needed her in the future, she would definitely help him with her prophecies. Meng Yi Lang promised that he would never fear He Lan Xin Yue again and hoped that she wouldn't cause him trouble in the future. Princess Qiu Yi approached Zhao Guang Ye and demanded to know who that person really was. She mentioned that their two countries were now allies and should treat each other with sincerity. Princess Qiu Yi argued that the person had saved her life, and she had the right to know who her savior was.
Tai Chu, who was increasingly losing control, sought out Meng Ji for help. Meng Ji said that he currently had no solution. Tai Chu insisted that he would only get better by consuming Zhao Guang Ye's blood, but Meng Ji disagreed. Tai Chu firmly stated that he would never drink blood and would rather return to the Snow Peak Mountain and revert to his original form. Meng Ji suggested that he could help Tai Chu open his meridians, which would allow Tai Chu to regain control over himself, but it would be a painful process. Tai Chu declared that he was not afraid of hardship.
Zhao Guang Ye brought Princess Qiu Yi to meet Tai Chu. Princess Qiu Yi was astonished to see Tai Chu, who was in a deep sleep and kept calling out He Lan Xin Yue's name. Zhao Guang Ye explained that Tai Chu was actually a puppet under his control, which Princess Qiu Yi found hard to believe.
Princess Qiu Yi went to find He Lan Xin Yue, believing that since Tai Chu called out He Lan Xin Yue's name in his sleep, He Lan Xin Yue must know Tai Chu's origins. He Lan Xin Yue was shocked to learn that Zhao Guang Ye had taken Princess Qiu Yi to meet Tai Chu but felt that she couldn't reveal the truth to Princess Qiu Yi. She claimed not to know who Princess Qiu Yi was talking about and that she didn't know anyone.
King Bei Rong Wang mentioned that since the saint predicted that Shang Guan Zui would become the king of Da Shang, he hoped that Shang Guan Zui wouldn't forget his words when he returned. Shang Guan Zui assured him that he wouldn't forget, and if he became the king of Da Shang, it would always be a vassal state of Bei Rong. King Bei Rong Wang expressed his fondness for Shang Guan Zui's greed and willingness. He suggested that Princess Dan Yang, who was Shang Guan Zui's foster sister, accompany him to Da Shang for a visit and General Zheng would escort them back.
Princess Qiu Yi fell ill, and Tai Chu came to see her. In her dream, Princess Qiu Yi mentioned that Tai Chu had helped her find her younger brother and had spoken those words to her. Tai Chu informed He Lan Xin Yue that Princess Qiu Yi was sick and didn't know what to do, expressing great concern.
Zhao Guang Ye came to see Princess Qiu Yi, who was angry. She mentioned that the alliance between their two countries was a significant matter, and Zhao Guang Ye had previously sent a substitute to negotiate with her. Tai Chu relayed all the words he had spoken to Princess Qiu Yi to her. He Lan Xin Yue believed that Princess Qiu Yi must have heard his sincere words, which led her to agree to the negotiations. Although he had no heart, he had indeed hurt Princess Qiu Yi and needed to apologize to her.
Shang Guan Zui played his cards well by killing his elder uncle. After causing his father-in-law to lose his only son, both Da Shang and Bei Rong are under his control.
He can choose either his (son or son-in-law) as the successor. Now that his only son has passed away, the old master has no one to choose from except his son-in-law. In ancient times, daughters didn't have the right to inherit the throne, so the only option left is the son-in-law.
I want to know what benefits the female lead brought to the Donglin faction after she arrived. All the troubles and chaos were caused by him. He caused the deaths of everyone who treated him well, except for the male lead.
His father, his clan, and even the princess, all indirectly died because of him. He always means well but ends up doing harm. He is always arrogant and stubborn, never learning from his mistakes.
How many more deaths will it take for him to grow and mature?