Episode 20 recap: Bai Xue Yan was injured because of Song Ci.
As Song Ci and his group were preparing to continue their journey, Yin Qiao learned that they had limited funds and specially gave them some silver. Bai Xue Yan and Shen Xi Yue also gave something to Yin Qiao in return. However, at this moment, Jia Gang, the deputy general of Lang Zhengcai, came back with a fierce aura. Before everyone could react, Jia Gang had already rushed in.
Yin Qiao questioned why Jia Gang returned when the case had already been solved. Although Bai Xue Yan and his group said a lot, Shen Xi Yue knew that Jia Gang's return meant he was prepared to die. Jia Gang silenced everyone at Xiao Jiang's place. In an attempt to save Song Ci, Bai Xue Yan was accidentally stabbed in the chest and lost consciousness on the spot. Zhao Xiao Liu, upon seeing this, became very angry and almost revealed his own identity. Fortunately, at that moment, Langtou and General Zhou arrived together, and with Jia Gang being greatly outnumbered, they quickly subdued him.
Thankfully, Bai Xue Yan was not seriously injured and soon regained consciousness. Zhao Xiao Liu complained that Langtou arrived too late, but Song Ci had already noticed that Zhao Xiao Liu's identity was extraordinary and asked him who he really was. Zhao Xiao Liu remained evasive. However, at that moment, General Zhou entered and knelt before Zhao Xiao Liu, addressing him as "Your Highness, the Prince of Rui." It was only then that everyone realized the truth. Shen Xi Yue also realized that he was the Prince of Rui, to whom she was engaged. Shen Xi Yue confronted him angrily and even slapped Zhao Xiao Liu before storming off.
Bai Xue Yan urged Song Ci to quickly go and see Shen Xi Yue, who had left because she liked Song Ci. Shen Xi Yue pretended to be very angry, considering that Zhao Xiao Liu knew his fiancée was right beside him but still behaved intimately with other girls. Naturally, she was very unhappy. Shen Xi Yue demanded that she must marry Zhao Xiao Liu, as their marriage had been bestowed by the Emperor. Zhao Xiao Liu was frightened and quickly ran away. Li Zi Fang was still very worried about his father's situation. Song Ci suggested that he could go and plead with Zhao Xiao Liu because only Zhao Xiao Liu had the chance to reopen the investigation.
Due to the current turmoil in the court, Zhao Xiao Liu hurriedly returned to the capital. Meanwhile, a month later, Song Ci and his group arrived in Lin'an, while Shen Xi Yue stated that after resolving their matter, she would return to marry Zhao Xiao Liu. Shen Xi Yue left because of some urgent matter, leaving only Li Zi Fang and Song Ci at the academy. When they were registering at the academy, the teacher looked down upon them and even thought about driving them away, considering them to be without power or influence.
However, at this moment, Shen Lingxiu and her daughter came as ordered and presented name cards to Song Ci and Li Zi Fang. Seeing this, the teacher immediately changed his attitude and expressed a warm welcome to them. Just then, General Su also arrived to deliver name cards to Song Ci, leading to a brief argument between the two. The teacher was unsure about whose name card to accept when Langtou arrived with Zhao Xiao Liu's card, leaving the teacher so startled that he slumped down in his chair. Soon, everyone changed into their clothes and waited for the teacher to start the class. They stood outside the door, extending invitations, but the teacher remained hesitant to open the door. When Xie Shuo finally entered, he found Mr. Huang lying motionless on the table with strange marks on his body.
It is now rumored that Mr. Huang died of a plague, but Song Ci felt that something was suspicious about the whole situation. However, due to Mr. Huang's case, there were concerns about the infectious nature of the plague, and the academy suspended classes. Han Fu also informed the Emperor about Li Zi Fang's father's case, and the top priority now was to uncover the truth behind several matters. The only person capable of finding out the truth was Song Ci.
Currently, the Emperor is worried that Shen Lingxiu might have planted someone beside Song Ci. Han Fu reassured him that he also had an ally beside Song Ci, and that ally was Bai Xue Yan. Li Zi Fang and Song Ci had not expected that their intention of investigating the matter by attending the academy would result in the unexpected death of Mr. Huang.
After returning, Han Fu asked Bai Xue Yan if she liked Song Ci, to which Bai Xue Yan felt a bit embarrassed to answer. In fact, both Shen Lingxiu and Han Fu wanted Song Ci's help in solving the case, so this time they hoped Bai Xue Yan could convince Song Ci.
Han Fu also informed Bai Xue Yan about what had happened at the academy and urged her to go and assist immediately.
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