Episode 37 recap: Zhao Guang Ye ordered the protection of Tai Chu.
Zhao Guang Ye asked Princess Qiu Yi to issue a command, stating that Tai Chu is their sacred tree and they must protect it. Princess Qiu Yi thought that Zhao Guang Ye was bringing the flames of war to Donglin. Zhao Guang Ye expressed that even if he didn't do so, Donglin might still be unable to avoid it. They were willing to risk everything, and this time, their own lives and the fate of Donglin were the stakes.
Currently, the trunk of Tai Chu has grown, but it has not yet regained its human form. Meng Ji believes that restoring Tai Chu's human form is beyond human capability. They decide to take Tai Chu to a safe place together with Ten An. Meanwhile, the funeral procession for the King of Bei Rong is taking place. Shang Guan Zui and Princess Danyang accompany the procession. On the way, Princess Danyang deliberately fell, pretending to be overwhelmed with grief and feeling unwell.
Upon hearing this, Shang Guan Zui comes to check on Princess Danyang. His subordinate emphasizes the importance of not delaying the schedule. Shang Guan Zui asks Princess Danyang to walk slowly behind while he goes ahead. After Shang Guan Zui leaves, Princess Danyang secretly sends a token and a note to a general of the Imperial Guards, asking for help.
Seizing an opportunity, the general of the Imperial Guards secretly escorts Princess Danyang out, acknowledging the high security measures taken by Shang Guan Zui. They express that this is the best they can do. Princess Danyang praises their efforts. She presents the secret order that Bei Rong's king had previously written for her and hands it to the general of the Imperial Guards, who declares their loyalty lies with the royal bloodline of Bei Rong.
The general advises Princess Danyang to find a place to hide. However, she insists on taking responsibility and says she will go find Zhao Guang Ye. Meng Yi Lang and others are searching for Meng Ji. Shao Qing arrives and says they have searched many places, but no one has seen Meng Ji.
Meng Yi Lang believes that Meng Ji, in order to evade pursuit, would not be in a town-like place and suggests searching the mountains and forests.
Shang Guan Zui learns about the incident where Princess Danyang's carriage lost control and fell off a cliff. He immediately sends people to search and insists on finding Princess Danyang.
Meng Ji brings Tai Chu over and explains that Tai Chu is the master of the mountains and forests. They hope that heaven will allow Tai Chu to return to the woods and use its powers to assist Tai Chu. Tai Chu successfully transforms into a human form, and Meng Ji's hair instantly turns completely white. Princess Danyang gallops on her horse, but she has actually fainted. The horse is out of control. Meng Yi Lang happens to see this and rushes to rescue Princess Danyang. She reveals her identity and expresses her desire to see Zhao Guang Ye.
Meng Yi Lang brings Princess Danyang to meet He Lan Xin Yue, as he is unsure if her identity is genuine. He Lan Xin Yue has previously stayed in Bei Rong and can verify it. He Lan Xin Yue recognizes Princess Danyang, who accuses Shang Guan Zui of killing her father and innocent people and framing Tai Chu, all to provoke a worldwide hunt for Tai Chu and force Zhao Guang Ye's hand.
Princess Danyang believes that if they try to defend themselves, the world will not believe them and will continue to pressure them to surrender Tai Chu. However, Bei Rong's king was her biological father. If she exposes the truth and Shang Guan Zui's crimes, her story will naturally be more credible.
He Lan Xin Yue is grateful and pleased to hear this. Princess Danyang feels that it is her duty to repay Tai Chu for saving her. He Lan Xin Yue is shocked by Shang Guan Zui's cruelty and decides to inform Zhao Guang Ye about the matter.
Zhao Guang Ye asks Princess Qiu Yi to issue a command, stating that Tai Chu is their sacred tree and they will never surrender it. Princess Qiu Yi believes that Zhao Guang Ye is inviting war to Donglin. Zhao Guang Ye explains that even if he doesn't take such actions, Donglin might still be unable to avoid it. They are willing to risk everything, and this time, their own lives and the fate of Donglin are at stake.
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