Episode 39 recap: Cui Lin woke up at a critical moment.
Prime Minister Gu felt doomed. He believed that if the Crown Prince found out about the plot to harm the Crown Princess, it would be a grave crime punishable by wiping out their entire family. Holding a sword to Gu Wanniang, Li Yi told her that he knew she and her father intended to kill Cui Lin. But even if Cui Lin died, she would never be able to replace her because Cui Lin was his only wife.
Cui Lin looked at the sleeping Li Yi and gently touched his face. Li Yi suddenly opened his eyes but realized that Cui Lin was still asleep. He opened an album and flipped through it, recalling the first time they met and the precious moments they spent together. As he smiled, tears welled up in his eyes, dampening the pages of the album. Li Yi cried and asked why Cui Lin hadn't woken up despite the dawn, leaving him all alone. Chang'er found Tao Zi at the chaotic burial mound. The physician told Chang'er that he wasn't sure if it was due to some medicine she had taken before, but her blood flow was much slower than that of an ordinary person, and her injuries were severe.
Chang'er pleaded with the physician to do everything possible to save Tao Zi. The physician assured him that he would try his best. Chang'er hurriedly fetched Tao Zi's medicine box and asked the physician to check if there was anything useful inside. Gu Wanniang came to pay respects to the Emperor and informed him that the Crown Princess had passed away. The Empress quickly stood up and asked what had happened. Gu Wanniang told them that she didn't know the details either, but she saw Li Yi carrying Cui Lin back to their residence. The imperial physicians also confirmed the Crown Princess's death, but Li Yi refused to believe it.
The Emperor felt that Li Yi was truly distressed, and Gu Wanniang wept by his side, expressing her deep concern for Li Yi. The Emperor comforted Gu Wanniang, assuring her not to be sad and promising to bestow her the title of Crown Princess once the mourning period was over. Gu Wanniang went from crying sorrowfully one moment to displaying a triumphant smile the next. Ashu visited Li Yi's residence and revealed everything to him. Prime Minister Gu also became aware of it. He knew that if Li Yi found out about their plot to murder the Crown Princess, it would definitely result in severe punishment for their family. Uluo, fearing that Prime Minister Gu would harm him, informed him that the imperial guards were lurking nearby. Prime Minister Gu reassured him, confident that he knew how to deal with Li Yi and his strained relationship with the Emperor.
As expected, early the next morning, Prime Minister Gu approached the Emperor and informed him that Li Yi was planning rebellion. He advised the Emperor to first retrieve military power and summon the Crown Prince back, asking him to surrender the military command token. He further suggested appointing a trustworthy person to oversee the Forbidden Army and proposed that the Crown Prince be abolished.
Upon hearing Prime Minister Gu's persuasive words, the Emperor agreed to go along with the plan and entrusted everything to Prime Minister Gu.
Li Yi informed Chang'er that Tao Zi was not dead, which brought relief to Chang'er. However, Chang'er mentioned that Tao Zi's injuries were severe, and there was no guarantee she could be saved. Overwhelmed with emotion, Chang'er burst into tears. Li Yi comforted him, saying that even though he hadn't been able to see Cui Lin before her passing, he didn't know if she would have been scared or in pain.
He told Chang'er to never give up as long as there was a glimmer of hope for Tao Zi's recovery. Li Yi revealed to Chang'er that he would not surrender the military command token, as he knew Prime Minister Gu wanted it to pressure the Emperor into abdicating. Li Yi placed Cui Lin in a coffin, placing her sword inside as well.
He reminisced about the battles he fought alongside Cui Lin and told her that today, carrying her with him, would be their final fight together. Qiu Cui rushed over in a hurry to inform Gu Wanniang that Li Yi had gone mad. Gu Wanniang ordered her to slap herself, believing it was Qiu Cui who had gone mad. Qiu Cui reluctantly slapped herself and asked what was happening.
Qiu Cui told her that Li Yi was carrying Cui Lin's coffin and preparing to enter the palace. Gu Wanniang quickly ran over and knelt before Li Yi, urging him not to go. Li Yi used his sword to knock off the flowers on Gu Wanniang's head and asked her if she didn't know why Cui Lin had died. Li Yi said he knew that Gu Wanniang had hoped for Cui Lin's death, but even if Cui Lin had died, he would never have liked Gu Wanniang. He told Gu Wanniang to leave the Eastern Palace from that day on.
Li Yi arrived at the palace with his soldiers. Prime Minister Gu instructed the Emperor to issue an edict that anyone who forcefully entered the palace should be killed without mercy. The Empress quickly tried to dissuade Li Yi, telling him he couldn't do this. However, the Emperor ignored her and only listened to Prime Minister Gu. When Li Yi stormed into the palace, Prime Minister Gu unexpectedly accused him of rebellion. Li Yi countered by saying that Prime Minister Gu was colluding with Jie Shuo, who was the biggest traitor in the court.
It was only when Jie Shuo held a sword to the Emperor's neck, forcing him to believe, that it became too late. Li Yi witnessed his father being coerced and engaged in a fierce struggle with Jie Shuo. At a critical moment, Cui Lin jumped out of the coffin and killed the leader of the Jie family, Uluo. Seeing Cui Lin awake, Prime Minister Gu was terrified and attempted to flee but was struck down by Li Yi's sword.
Li Yi was overjoyed that Cui Lin had awakened, and the two of them passionately embraced each other.
Being in the royal family, experiencing so much injustice since childhood, don't you know how treacherous the hearts of the royal people are? Doesn't that position drive people to madness? Your brothers from the Zhenxi Army didn't have to die.
It was precisely because of this that you chose to stay away from the troubles and went to Laoslan Pass, but you shouldn't have been so naive! When the world is in chaos, it's your responsibility to bring stability to the world.
You should understand that without power in your hands, how can you protect the world? You know very well that your father and brothers have always ignored you since you were young. How can you naively believe that they would hand over the position to the crown prince or show you any familial affection?
Only when you have power can the world be stabilized, and then you can take back the position of the crown prince and raise him according to the standards of a crown prince. When he grows up, you can abdicate in his favor and return to Laoslan Pass with the Zhenxi Army and the female lead.
That would be the right course of action!
Shiqi Lang grew up in a loveless palace, and Laosuiguan was the most comfortable time of his life. Ayin, on the other hand, grew up under the love of General Cui. Despite their contrasting personalities due to their different environments, they also share similarities.
That's why they experience friction and conflicts when they are together, but eventually they accept each other and grow together, growing old together.
It's really wonderful, worth watching multiple times.
Each time you watch it, you will have a different understanding.
Do you know why so many people criticize this drama? It's because the plot is intentionally contrived in order to showcase the growth and transformation of the male lead. Little did they know that tragedies like those of 17 Lang could have been completely avoided given his character and abilities.
Did he not know about the character of his father and elder brothers since he was young? Why would he entrust the world that was hard-won by the Zhenxi Army and the Cui Family Army to someone like him?
It's infuriating! If he didn't contend for it, he could have fulfilled his own wish, returned to Loulan Pass.
But how many bad people, who are in power and hold authority, would harm this country and its people?
That's why the screenwriter is too deliberate. If someone like 17 Lang existed in real life, he wouldn't have handled things in this way.
Cui Lin, a girl who lost her mother in her childhood, grew up strong in a harsh environment and eventually became an admirable woman. Her destiny was filled with hardships, but she always walked her own path with unwavering courage and wisdom, writing her own legend.
Cui Lin, who lost her mother at a young age, was raised as a boy during her childhood. Not only did she have to study academics, but she also diligently practiced martial arts, all while concealing her true identity and name from the outside world.
In the military camp, this delicate woman endured many hardships without complaint. Fortunately, her father loved her deeply, even though he was busy with battles and couldn't be by Cui Lin's side all the time.
However, Cui Lin, with her resilience and perseverance, became a source of pride for her parents.
Cui Lin was intelligent, passionate, and exceptionally quick-witted, with remarkable foresight. Her insight into the current situation was commendable, and her ideas were practical and feasible.
She was dedicated to putting these ideas into practice.
In this turbulent era, every step taken by Cui Lin was carefully considered, displaying impeccable qualities. In a time of war, Cui Lin gradually made a name for herself in the military with her talent and courage.
Not only did she achieve great feats on the battlefield, but she also excelled in strategic planning, providing counsel for the nation. Her wisdom and bravery earned the trust of her superiors and the respect of her fellow soldiers.
Through this process, she gradually realized her mission and responsibility, deciding to strive for the stability of the country and the happiness of the people.
In this world, everyone longs for a beautiful love story, and the tale of Shiqiulang and Aying is exactly such a love story filled with twists and turns.
Their journey of love was full of ups and downs, but in the end, they came together and became a happy couple.
After witnessing their wedding, I couldn't help but reminisce about the emotional journey that had once deeply moved me.
Shiqiulang and Aying met on a sunny day when they were still two young teenagers.
They fell in love at first sight.
However, fate played a prank on them, placing numerous obstacles in their path of love.
Their feelings wavered amidst weighing pros and cons, like willow fluff swaying in the wind, susceptible to being blown away at any moment.
Nevertheless, they didn't give up their persistent pursuit of love. After countless misunderstandings and setbacks, they finally found the path to happiness.
At this special moment, I want to express my best wishes to Shiqiulang and Aying: May you have a harmonious and blissful union, a perfect match of talented individuals, and may your hearts be united in joy.
May you have a fulfilling and joyful family life.
In this world, nothing brings greater happiness than sincere love. And the story of Shiqiulang and Aying is a beautiful tale filled with love and moving moments.
They endured hardships on the path of love but ultimately came together as a happy couple.
It reminds me of the line from a poem: "Hold your hand and grow old together." May their love remain steadfast, just like the vow in that poem, forever unchanged.
However, at this special moment, I still want to express my best wishes to Shiqiulang and Aying: May you have a harmonious and blissful union, a perfect match of talented individuals, and may your hearts be united in joy.
May you have a fulfilling and joyful family life.
In this world, there are many types of love. Some people choose a simple life, while others opt for a passionate and vibrant life.
The love story of Shiqiulang and Aying is the kind that deeply touches our hearts, making us believe that true love will ultimately conquer all difficulties and lead to a happy future.
In the original novel, Aying and Shiqiulang had a conflict because they couldn't save the second male lead. However, Shiqiulang deeply understood Aying's internal struggle and guilt.
He knew that her sadness stemmed from the fact that she still had feelings for him. When Li Yi explained to Aying, he pointed out, "You know deep down that even if he died, you wouldn't stop liking me.
That's why you feel guilty and upset. That's why you refuse to take your medicine and take care of yourself properly. What you resent in your heart isn't me. It's yourself for still liking me." Aying's inner world was vividly depicted in this dialogue.
She admitted, "From childhood to now, she rarely loses control like this, but it's because he was right. What she resents isn't anything else, but rather herself for still liking him no matter what." This description is filled with emotional depth, allowing viewers to feel Aying's inner struggle and helplessness.
However, unfortunately, the TV drama did not provide a detailed explanation of this storyline, leaving many viewers confused. Despite their anticipation for further development, after watching two episodes, they still haven't received a clear answer.
This has caused many netizens to express their dissatisfaction and disappointment. Why didn't the drama clarify this? Those of us who are watching the drama together are almost cursing up a storm.
Yesterday, we thought that the drama would explain it eventually, but after watching two episodes, it's still not clear!