Episode 27 recap: Concubine Wei was unexpectedly killed.
Concubine Wei was still burning paper offerings for her son when Ji Chu approached her. Initially, Concubine Wei thought that Ji Chu was responsible for her son's death. However, she later learned that the mastermind behind it all was actually the Empress. Concubine Wei was furious and even contemplated seeking revenge against the Empress.
Ji Chu came to gather information about his mother's case. Concubine Wei revealed the truth of what had happened. They were all afraid that the virtuous concubine would take away their positions. Concubine Wei believed that the Empress wouldn't be able to sit still either. When she overheard information about a demonic poison, she decided to use it to plot against the virtuous concubine.
The Empress intentionally provoked Concubine Wei and then framed the virtuous concubine, orchestrating a perfect setup. Concubine Wei also mentioned that she had been pregnant with a dragon heir once, and it was the Empress who had provided her with medicine. However, the heir suddenly disappeared, and the Empress told her that it was all the Su family's doing. In her anger, Concubine Wei eliminated everyone from the Su family.
Ji Chu promised to arrange a meeting between Concubine Wei and the Emperor, hoping to reveal everything to him. Concubine Wei agreed readily. However, unexpectedly, several arrows were shot from the shadows. Before she could meet the Emperor, Concubine Wei was killed. In her final moments, she pleaded with Ji Chu to avenge Ji Feng.
As the Crown Prince's wedding approached, it was unexpected that Concubine Wei would die under such circumstances. The Empress pretended to be concerned and urged the Emperor to investigate the matter. In reality, she indirectly implied that Ji Chu and Concubine Wei were involved in the murder. As a result, the Emperor dismissed Ji Chu from his position in the Eastern Bureau. The Emperor also had ulterior motives since both the Imperial Seal and the Eastern Bureau were under Ji Chu's control. He was worried that Ji Chu would become uncontrollable.
Ji Yun and Lin Xi Yao finally got married, but on the night of the wedding, a subordinate came to inform them that he saw Ji Chu with Concubine Wei and killed her. Ji Yun did not expect things to turn out this way. Ji Chu knew that the true culprit behind the whole incident was the Empress, but he lacked sufficient evidence to take action. Therefore, he couldn't act recklessly.
Lin Xi Yao didn't expect to spend her wedding night alone, indicating that the days ahead would certainly be difficult. The next morning, Ji Yun went to see his mother, who also knew that Ji Yun was the one who killed Concubine Wei. Ji Yun did it to protect his mother, but he didn't realize that his mother was actually the mastermind behind the events that happened 15 years ago.
The Empress is feeling a lot of self-blame now. Everything she has done was to secure Ji Yun's position as the Crown Prince. However, Ji Yun never wanted any of these things. His mother told him that he could only have everything once he stood at the highest position. Ji Yun's eyes were filled with tears at this moment, and he told his mother that he would protect her no matter what.
Now, the Empress's worst fear has come true, but she is not discouraged. She thinks she still has an ace up her sleeve. Wei Nan Yi does indeed have feelings for Ji Chu, but in order to marry Ji Chu now, she must establish a good relationship with Hua Qing Ge. She goes to find Hua Qing Ge, who is still jealous because of Ji Chu's discussion with Wei Nan Yi about the case last night.
Wei Nan Yi talks about how she accidentally entered a separate courtyard and saw Ji Chu being punished. Although Ji Chu was covered in wounds, he remained silent. Ji Wan Er also told Ji Chu about the Empress rejecting her being with Gong Ye Qi. This time, she was determined to elope and hoped Ji Chu would help her. Ji Chu felt that Ji Wan Er was too impulsive and couldn't help but feel that it wasn't worth it for her.
Gong Ye Qi also decided to let go of his hatred and be with Ji Wan Er. When Wei Nan Yi learned about this, she told him that there was something he needed to know.
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