Episode 20 recap: Ceng Biyuan was mistakenly caught by Liang An'er.
Li Yuer and Ceng Biyuan were drinking at the night market. Li Yuer was already somewhat drunk, and Ceng Biyuan was supporting her as they walked. Suddenly, Ceng Biyuan noticed someone following them from behind. Knowing that Li Yuer was the princess of Xiliang County, Ceng Biyuan realized that if something went wrong, the entire royal household would suffer. Therefore, she instructed Li Yuer to follow her arrangements. Meanwhile, Qi Wang and Mu Yuan were also drinking at home. When they saw Li Yuer return wearing Ceng Biyuan's clothes, she told Qi Wang that they were being followed. Ceng Biyuan had instructed her to change into her clothes and return to get reinforcements.
Ceng Biyuan was captured and bound by two thieves. One of the thieves attempted to harass her, but Ceng Biyuan fiercely bit his finger. Just as the man was about to punish Ceng Biyuan, Liang An'er appeared. Seeing that they had captured Ceng Biyuan, Liang An'er became extremely angry. The thieves were merely going by appearances and didn't recognize the person, only the clothes. Since they had changed clothes, they mistakenly captured Ceng Biyuan instead of the princess. Liang An'er had to prepare to consult with the Empress Dowager before making a decision.
Qi Wang sent his subordinates to search for Ceng Biyuan everywhere but couldn't find her. He grew very worried and decided to go look for her himself. As Liang An'er didn't return, the two thieves guarding Ceng Biyuan became famished. Ceng Biyuan bravely volunteered to cook for them and searched the kitchen, where she stumbled upon a jar of wine dregs. A plan formed in her mind.
She served the thieves the cooked meal, and they insisted she taste it first to ensure it wasn't poisoned. After confirming its safety, they greedily devoured the food. Ceng Biyuan returned to the kitchen and poured all the wine dregs into the rice.
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