Episode 25 recap: Princess Shenghua learned about A Mai's true identity.
Prince Kang couldn't believe that Shang Yi Zhi had actually sided with the Crown Prince, and he couldn't bear it. His servant advised him not to tolerate it if he couldn't bear it anymore. Prince Kang thought that the Emperor already favored Prince Yu, and now he had accepted A Mai as his master. The Northern Garrison Army was also brought under the command of the Crown Prince. Prince Kang knew that the Emperor's mind was set, and with each passing day, there was less chance of the Emperor changing his mind. He felt that he had no more opportunities.
Shang Yi Zhi held many invitation cards in his hand. He told his mother that if she wanted to relax, she should go ahead. Shang Yi Zhi informed her that he had already found someone he loved, and Princess Shenghua asked who that person was. Shang Yi Zhi revealed everything about A Mai to Princess Shenghua and expressed his desire to become partners with A Mai.
The Crown Prince was accused by Prince Kang of allowing his subordinates to amass wealth unjustly. The Emperor ordered the Crown Prince to stay confined to the Eastern Palace until the matter was investigated. Shang Yi Zhi went to inform A Mai that his mother had agreed to their marriage. A Mai asked him how he could make such a decision. Shang Yi Zhi explained that the situation was critical, and his mother almost arranged a marriage for him with someone else, which is why he revealed A Mai's identity.
While they were talking, someone came to report that something had happened in the Eastern Palace. Shang Yi Zhi quickly wrote a letter to Xu Jing, instructing him and Tang Shao Yi to hurry to the capital. Xu Jing told Tang Shao Yi that if they didn't go, A Mai and Shang Yi Zhi would undoubtedly be in mortal danger.
Shang Yi Zhi believed that they should go under the pretext of suppressing bandits, and Tang Shao Yi agreed with his idea. The Crown Prince's guards informed him that they needed to find a solution to the current situation. The Crown Prince told them that as long as Prince Yu stayed in his residence, he would gain the Emperor's favor. Prince Kang found Shang Yi Zhi and asked about his current situation. Shang Yi Zhi expressed that the scenery of the mountains and rivers was very good. Prince Kang wanted to buy the courtyard and give it to Shang Yi Zhi. However, Shang Yi Zhi refused. Prince Kang questioned why he could accept gifts from the Crown Prince but not from himself. He knew that Shang Yi Zhi must have had a request this time, and he assured him that whatever the Crown Prince could do, he could also do for Shang Yi Zhi.
Shang Yi Zhi felt that Prince Kang would not understand his difficulties. Prince Kang then took out a jade token and told Shang Yi Zhi that if he took it to the Ministry of War, he would be able to access the roster of the Northern Garrison Army. Shang Yi Zhi thanked him, and Prince Kang told him that they were family and there was no need for thanks. He hoped that Shang Yi Zhi would make the right choice the next time they met.
Prime Minister Lin and the Emperor were chatting together. The Emperor knew that both the Crown Prince and Prince Kang wanted the throne. However, they were focused on winning over Shang Yi Zhi, without considering their ability to control the military power. If they handled it well, it would be an added advantage, but if they mishandled it, it would be inviting trouble. The Emperor had considered taking Shang Yi Zhi's life several times but managed to evade it. Now that he was planning to side with the Crown Prince, he couldn't blame himself for targeting Shang Yi Zhi. The Emperor knew that Prince Kang's methods were unsavory, but this was an opportunity for him to reprimand the Crown Prince.
A Mai took the jade token given by Prince Kang to Shang Yi Zhi and arrived at the Ministry of War, where she found what she was looking for. The Crown Prince learned that A Mai had used Prince Kang's token at the Ministry of War, and they realized that Prince Kang had ambitious plans. If he managed to win over Shang Yi Zhi, it would be disastrous.
The Crown Prince's subordinate advised him to come up with a strategy and meet with Shang Yi Zhi. The Crown Prince believed that Shang Yi Zhi and the others going to the Ministry of War were not there to check the roster of the Northern Garrison Army. He instructed them to find out the real reason behind Shang Yi Zhi and A Mai's visit to the Ministry of War. A Mai went through many files but found no information about the Xuanwu Army. Shang Yi Zhi told her not to worry and assured her that they would search together in a few days.
Xu Jing met with Princess Shenghua, who expressed her regret for having kept him in Yuzhou for these past few years. Xu Jing told Princess Shenghua that Shang Yi Zhi's progress was thanks to A Mai's help and asked if she knew A Mai's true identity. Princess Shenghua asked if she was just an ordinary orphan. Xu Jing revealed that A Mai was actually the daughter of the Han Kingdom's Duke Han Mai Sui. Princess Shenghua was shocked upon learning this information.
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