Episode 26 recap: Zhao Guang Ye rejected Tai Chu.
Zhao Chen Yang also found it strange and ordered a thorough investigation into Meng Yi Lang's background, to see if there is any connection with Bei Rong. And this matter must be carried out discreetly, without Zhao Guang Ye's knowledge. Zhao Chen Yang led the troops to attack Bei Rong, but Zhao Guang Ye learned about it from Meng Yi Lang. He called Zhao Chen Yang back and was extremely angry. He mentioned that he had asked Zhao Chen Yang to study more state policies before, but Zhao Chen Yang refused. At his age, all he knows is fighting and killing.
Zhao Guang Ye believed that Bei Rong Wang must be aware of their discontent. The current emptiness is intentionally done to show them. If Zhao Guang Ye hadn't learned about the attack from Meng Yi Lang and called Zhao Chen Yang back, Zhao Chen Yang would have been captured by now. Zhao Guang Ye decided that Zhao Chen Yang should not go back until he copies the state policies ten times and receives ten military beatings while reflecting outside on his actions. Zhao Chen Yang could only comply.
Meng Ji came to see Shang Guan Zui and told him that she wouldn't save him. Shang Guan Zui mentioned that if she truly didn't want to, she wouldn't have come to see him. Shang Guan Zui revealed that he knew Meng Ji and the King of the various countries had deep-rooted hatred, and he was seeking revenge against them. Shang Guan Zui claimed that he possessed the King of the various countries' blood on his fingertips and could assist Meng Ji in achieving her goals. Shang Guan Zui asked Meng Ji to consider whether she wanted Zhao Guang Ye, a small fish, or the entire world.
Meng Ji called Tai Chu over and stated that these are the puppets of the King of the various countries. Meng Ji mentioned that Tai Chu had previously opened a flower for Shi An, which opened Shi An's heart, so she hoped he could do the same for these puppets. Tai Chu expressed gratitude to Meng Ji for saving his life and agreed to her request since it was made by Meng Ji.
Meng Ji stated that she created these puppets in order to replace the various kings. She had previously asked Tai Chu to do the same, and it was because of this. Meng Ji mentioned that Zhao Guang Ye had fought a battle with Bei Rong, resulting in the sacrifice of many soldiers. Meng Ji believed that Zhao Guang Ye's kindness was merely hypocritical, while the kindness of plants and trees was genuine. Tai Chu had not been unaware of these thoughts before; he simply hadn't pondered them.
If Zhao Guang Ye were to truly gain control of this world in the future, the first person he would kill would be Tai Chu. Could he truly protect He Lan Xin Yue? He Lan Xin Yue came to see Shang Guan Zui and witnessed what happened next. All the kings had gathered here in Donglin, and there were many puppets behind Tai Chu. However, Zhao Guang Ye was not present.
He Lan Xin Yue hurriedly came to inform Zhao Guang Ye about these events. Zhao Guang Ye claimed that he regarded Tai Chu as a brother. Tai Chu also arrived and expressed that Meng Ji had informed him about everything. He was deeply moved when he heard Zhao Guang Ye's words and was willing to join them in their act.
Zhao Guang Ye disagreed with Tai Chu's involvement in these matters and wanted him and He Lan Xin Yue to return to Xuefeng Mountain. Tai Chu declared that he was a useful sword and insisted that he was also Zhao Guang Ye's brother.
Tai Chu vowed to stay and assist Zhao Guang Ye. Zhao Chen Yang wanted to kill Shang Guan Zui, but Zhao Guang Ye sent an order to release him. This made Zhao Chen Yang furious, and he wanted to kill Shang Guan Zui first before anything else.
Tai Chu disguised himself as Zhao Guang Ye and arrived, reprimanding Zhao Chen Yang and imprisoning him. Meng Yi Lang also learned of these events and believed that Zhao Chen Yang was indeed at fault. However, Meng Yi Lang thought that Zhao Guang Ye would only keep Zhao Chen Yang imprisoned for reflection and nothing more.
Meng Ji was also pleased, as Tai Chu had successfully deceived Zhao Guang Ye, his own blood brother.
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