Episode 11 recap: Xiao Quan discovered Xiao Quan kissing the Empress.
The Empress confided in Xiao Quan that despite being the Empress for many years, she had not been blessed with a son, and had not received the love of the Emperor. Xiao Quan, drunk, confessed to Yan Changyun that he was actually a woman, and could not resist kissing Yan Changyun. The next day, Xiao Quan accidentally saw Xiao Quan stealing a kiss from the sleeping Empress through a crack in the door. Chu Yue discovered Liu Qingshan and several officials plotting to take over the position of Prime Minister at the Fengue Pavilion.
At the funeral of Prime Minister Xiao, there were widespread rumors among the commoners that Prime Minister Xiao had been killed by Qin Yan of the Dingguo Duke's mansion. At this time, Yan Changyun led a group of men to take away Xiao's body. Xiao Quan reported to the Emperor, saying that Yan Changyun was seeking private vengeance, and that Xiao's father had written the words "Guiyu" before his death, which must be related to the old people of the Dingguo Duke's mansion.
To appease him, the Emperor agreed to let Yan Changyun return the body. Yan Changyun discovered women's powder in Xiao's hair and the fatal wound on his chest was not from martial arts. The Empress was saddened by her father's passing, not expecting that her last visit home would be the last time she saw her father. Now she not only failed to gain the Emperor's favor, but also lost the support of her family. Hearing this, Xiao Quan deeply empathized and got drunk with the Empress, promising to groom and dress her up so that the Emperor would fall for her.
The Empress personally did Xiao Quan's makeup, even praising Xiao Quan as more beautiful than a woman. In a drunken state, Xiao Quan confessed to being a woman, but the Empress did not believe it. As Xiao Quan drunkenly walked out of the Phoenix Palace, the distant Emperor saw her appearance and was captivated, painting a portrait of Xiao Quan as a woman, hoping this confidant could become his beauty.
Outside the Phoenix Palace, Yan Changyun directly carried Xiao Quan away. Back in the room, Xiao Quan held Yan Changyun's hand and confessed her identity as a woman, about to express her feelings for him, but was stopped by Yan Changyun. However, Xiao Quan then directly kissed him, and Yan Changyun finally no longer hid his inner feelings, passionately responding to her.
As I woke up at dawn, I recalled the scene of kissing Yan Changyin last night. I comforted myself that it must have been a dream, but the reflection in the mirror reminded me that last night was not a dream, and I had even told the Empress that I am a woman, which is a fact. If the Emperor finds out, wouldn't that be deceiving the ruler?
Xiao Quan took care of his sister to rest, and at this time, Xiaoqiangzi was worried about the Empress and came to visit. Inadvertently, he saw Xiao Quan stealing a kiss from the sleeping Empress through the crack of the door. Xiaoqiangzi wanted to immediately tell the Emperor, but felt it was inappropriate as it would tarnish the Empress's reputation. As he was struggling with this, he was seen by the Empress's maid, Snow. When Xiao Quan came out, Xiaoqiangzi pretended to be calm, asking Lord Xiao to speak for him, saying he was worried about the Empress's health and came to visit. But as soon as he reached the door, he was scolded by Snow. He felt very wronged, and Xiao Quan, seeing that his previous behavior had not been discovered by Xiaoqiangzi, scolded Snow.
Xiao Quan went to the brothel, and Chuiyue immediately sent someone to inform Yan Changyin. At this time, Mr. Liu and the court officials were discussing in a private room to replace the Prime Minister. Xiao Quan brought the evidence of their bribery to the room, and they dared not cause any trouble as their secret was grasped by Xiao Quan. When Mr. Liu saw the blood jade ring of his wife, he finally calmed down.
Chuiyue eavesdropped on Xiao Quan's conversation, and was discovered by Xiao Quan, who ordered an investigation into Chuiyue's background. The fragrant powder found on the late Prime Minister Xiao's body was discovered by Wei Tianjiao to be from the palace, and Yan Changyin asked him to investigate who used this powder. Chuiyue risked coming to see Yan Changyin at night, telling him the information he had overheard, but their meeting had already been known to Xiao Quan, and Chuiyue was the daughter of the Thunder Leopard. Xiao Quan, knowing that Yan Changyin cared for his former subordinates, ordered his men to closely monitor Chuiyue.
When Wei Tianjiao's investigation of the women's fragrant powder throughout the palace was known to Xiao Quan, he planned to use this powder to frame it on Chuiyue, in order to eliminate the remnants of Guan You. The next day, all the civil and military officials recommended Xiao Quan to succeed the late Prime Minister Xiao, only Yan Changyin opposed it, but the other ministers supported Xiao Quan's appointment, as they had their wrongdoings in Xiao Quan's hands.
When the Empress learned that Xiao Quan had taken up the position of Prime Minister, she was worried that her brother would be disrespectful to the Emperor, just like their father. Xiaoqiangzi next to her advised the Empress to keep her distance from Xiao Quan, as an outside minister entering the palace was inappropriate. Xiao Quan overheard this and intercepted Xiaoqiangzi on his way back, and Xiaoqiangzi swore repeatedly that he would not reveal what he had seen that day. Xiaoqiangzi knew Xiao Quan would not spare him, so he fled while blowing the jade bone whistle. Yan Changyin rushed over and found Xiaoqiangzi lying on the ground, quickly sending him back to his room and having him treated by a skilled doctor.
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