Episode 37 recap: Wanning's abortion caused Li Jin to be held responsible.
Emperor Cheng is preparing to send troops to attack the Great Yan. When Shen Yu Rong learned that Wanning had a forced abortion, he was enraged. Wanning was deeply hurt and depressed by this blow, and Shen Yu Rong turned evil, preparing to deal with Xue Fang Fei and Xiao Heng, siding with Emperor Cheng.
The situation in the capital is unstable. Xiao Heng reminded Xue Fang Fei to be careful, as he was going to be Xue Fang Fei's pawn to help her win this round. Xue Fang Fei hopes he won't die. Zhang Wei had previously approached Xu Zhi, promising him wealth and status to keep the military arsenal matter confidential.
Li Zhongnan blamed Li Jin, urging him to take good care of Wanning, worried that the fetus in Wanning's belly would be affected, which would lead to Emperor Cheng's reprimand. Li Jin was very unhappy, feeling that the Li family was also a renowned clan, but was being manipulated by Wanning. However, he dared not disobey Li Zhongnan's wishes. Wanning was resentful and wanted to discipline Li Jin, to teach him proper etiquette.
She deliberately summoned Li Jin and ordered him to fulfill his duty as a son-in-law to take good care of her. She had a maid bring a foot basin to Li Jin and commanded him to wash her feet, and Li Jin did not object.
Xue Fang Fei brought snacks to the Duke's Mansion, seeing that it was surrounded by people. From Xue Zhao, she learned that Xiao Heng had been confined to his room, so she hurried with the snacks to find Xiao Heng.
Xiao Heng was leisurely drinking tea in disheveled hair, and Xue Fang Fei knew that he and Hong Xiao Di were just acting, wanting to make Emperor Cheng's people think they had fallen out. Xue Fang Fei asked Wen Ji about the relationship between Xiao Heng and General Xiao, and learned that their relationship had been severed due to Xiao Minhuan's mysterious death, and she wanted to see General Xiao in person.
Wen Ji told Xue Fang Fei the details of the past events. Xiao Minhuan's deputy Peng Guang had told the truth to General Xiao, hoping he would avenge Xiao Minhuan, but he agreed to Emperor Cheng's proposal to lead the Dragon Warrior Army, and Peng Guang was also framed and executed for corruption. The young Xiao Heng overheard this and came to resent General Xiao for ignoring Xiao Minhuan's injustice for the sake of his own honor.
Xue Fang Fei went to General Xiao's home, seeing the portraits of Xiao Minhuan and Yu Hongye, and the ornaments on the table, knowing that General Xiao had always been haunted by their memories. As Xiao Heng's love interest, she asked General Xiao about the past events, and remembered the names of the hundred Dragon Warrior Army officers who had sacrificed their lives.
General Xiao introduced Wangmama to her, hoping she could keep it a secret from Xiao Heng. Xue Fang Fei took Wangmama to see Xiao Heng, and Wangmama knelt down when she saw Xiao Heng, feeling guilty that she had once poisoned him under Emperor Cheng's threat. Xiao Heng was surprised to learn that Wangmama had acted foolishly due to Emperor Cheng's coercion, and General Xiao had sent her away after finding out.
Wangmama promised General Xiao that she would be willing to testify to help clear Xiao Minhuan's name, but had been waiting for the right time. Xue Fang Fei explained from the side, making Xiao Heng feel that General Xiao truly cared for him.
Li Jin served Wanning's meal, and Wanning deliberately picked on and teased Li Jin, making him pick up the shrimp on the floor and eat them.
Jin Li couldn't stand it any longer, picked up some shrimp and ate them, unleashing her pent-up anger on Wan Ning, saying she was not like Shen Yu Rong, who was a dog. When Wan Ning heard Jin Li scolding Shen Yu Rong, it angered her, and the two got into a verbal argument. Jin Li angrily left, and Wan Ning overturned the table. Suddenly, she felt a pain in her abdomen and fainted.
When Zhong Nan Li learned of this, he asked the royal physician about the situation and was told that Wan Ning had a miscarriage, and the physician was powerless to do anything. When Jin Li found out, he was at a loss, not expecting things to turn out this way, and Zhong Nan Li was very disappointed in him.
Xiao Heng's confinement ended, and Xue Fang Fei asked him to accompany her to see General Xiao, intentionally leaving the two alone to talk. Xiao Heng mentioned the Xiao Ming Han incident, and the General said he had not forgotten that he was forced to leave the mountain by King Cheng in order to protect the young Xiao Heng's life. Xiao Heng believed the Imperial Guard had issues too and learned that Xu Zhi was the General's mole, clearing up the misunderstanding between them.
Xiao Heng asked the General to come back to the Gong Manor with him to protect him when King Cheng arrived. The General recognized Xue Fang Fei's abilities and praised Xiao Heng's discernment.
Shen Yu Rong found a fake pregnancy drug, knowing that taking it would show signs of pregnancy and miscarriage, and he knew this was Xue Fang Fei's doing.
Wan Ning blamed Jin Li for the loss of her child and demanded he pay with his life. Zhong Nan Li pleaded desperately, hoping Wan Ning would spare Jin Li, as he was his only son. Wan Ning was unyielding and drew her sword to stab Jin Li, but was blocked by Zhong Nan Li. Shen Yu Rong rushed in to tell Wan Ning they had been tricked. Jin Li laughed, and Zhong Nan Li quickly took him away.
Wan Ning couldn't believe it - her expectations for the fetus in her womb surpassed those of ordinary people, and she couldn't accept that it was fake. She planned to inform the King in the North of the fish tally.
The King in the North, knowing Wan Ning had obtained the fish tally, prepared to launch a rebellion, taking the opportunity of his trip to the capital for ancestral sacrifices. He had always harbored a grudge against Xiao Ming Han, who had stopped him when he had led men to assassinate the previous emperor when he was gravely ill.
Xue Fang Fei also suffered abdominal pain at the same time, having previously tried the fake pregnancy drug. Xiao Heng laughed at her for using herself as a guinea pig, saying it was now his turn to take action. Xue Fang Fei just hoped he wouldn't die.
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