Episode 15 recap: Su Nian rejected Xing Yi's affections.
Zhou Shi Yu and Yue Ling found the red grass, updated the prescription at the medical clinic, and discovered that the medicine was indeed effective for the commoners. However, Yue Ling caught a cold from going to a cold place, and Zhou Shi Yu felt concerned for her health, urging her to obediently take the medicine.
Xing Yi saw Zhou Shi Yu's careful care for Yue Ling and was deep in thought. Yue Ling noticed his pensive mood and reminded him that a man from the East Yu kingdom would confess his love to a woman, even if she was hot and cold. Hearing this, Xing Yi immediately went to the Wind and Rain Pavilion.
Ling Xi saw Xing Yi hesitating in the courtyard and deliberately said that Su Nian wanted to eat pears. Hearing this, Xing Yi quickly brought back the pears. Ling Xi wanted to tease him further, but Su Nian immediately stopped her. Nie Chen captured Li Zhong, and Li Zhong revealed that he had poisoned the well due to his failed scheme. Zhou Shi Yu felt the capture was too smooth, but could not find any new evidence.
Zhou Shi Yu and Yue Ling found the red grass, updated the prescription at the medical clinic, and discovered that the medicine was indeed effective for the commoners. However, Yue Ling caught a cold from going to a cold place, and Zhou Shi Yu felt concerned for her health, urging her to obediently take the medicine.
Xing Yi saw Zhou Shi Yu's careful care for Yue Ling and was deep in thought. Yue Ling noticed his pensive mood and reminded him that a man from the East Yu kingdom would confess his love to a woman, even if she was hot and cold. Hearing this, Xing Yi immediately went to the Wind and Rain Pavilion.
Ling Xi saw Xing Yi hesitating in the courtyard and deliberately said that Su Nian wanted to eat pears. Hearing this, Xing Yi quickly brought back the pears. Ling Xi wanted to tease him further, but Su Nian immediately stopped her. Nie Chen captured Li Zhong, and Li Zhong revealed that he had poisoned the well due to his failed scheme. Zhou Shi Yu felt the capture was too smooth, and Nie Chen wanted to continue the investigation, but Zhou Shi Yu believed the mastermind had already planned ahead, so he instructed Nie Chen to quickly escort Li Zhong back to the capital.
Zhou Shi Yu had Yue Ling help, deliberately provoking the Southern King's jealousy. Sure enough, the Southern King saw the Northern King's carriage moving further away from his own, so he ordered Yang Xu to chase after it. Finally, they caught up to the carriage, and the three rode in the same vehicle. Yue Ling helped the Northern King take the credit, and the Southern King angrily claimed that the relief grains were provided by his maternal family, ordering the Northern King to report to the Emperor and have the credit attributed to him.
On his way back to the city, Xing Yi prepared a bouquet of flowers for Su Nian. However, Su Nian pretended not to like the flowers and even told Xing Yi not to approach her again. Xing Yi did not understand why Su Nian was behaving this way, but Su Nian believed that they were simply not destined to be together, so there should be no further interactions between them. Xing Yi mistakenly thought that Su Nian was worried about his status as a courtesan and his background, but in the Eastern Yu Kingdom, there was no concept of social hierarchy.
Zhou Shi Yu brought Yue Ling back to the royal palace, where a feast had already been prepared. Lin Mu overheard Zhou Shi Yu addressing Yue Ling as the queen and secretly told Qian Qian that the relationship between the Northern King and the queen had grown closer after their trip to Liuzhou.
Xing Yi, burdened by Su Nian's rejection, was feeling depressed. Yue Ling showed concern for him, and though Xing Yi did not openly admit it, he was deeply saddened. Under the influence of alcohol, Xing Yi once again went to the Xing Yue Pavilion to find Su Nian, troubled by her inconsistent behavior towards him. Su Nian was moved by Xing Yi's sincerity, and when she saw him passed out on the ground, she could not resist caressing his face.
Yue Ling and Zhou Shi Yu gazed up at the stars together, and Yue Ling felt that the stars in the capital city were just as beautiful as those back home. Zhou Shi Yu expressed his hope that Yue Ling would stay, and the two shared a kiss in the beautiful night sky. Zhou Shi Yu saw that Yue Ling had fallen asleep, so he gently carried her back to the bed and tenderly covered her with a blanket. Watching her peaceful slumber, he resolved to resolve all problems, so that Yue Ling could marry him without any concerns.
In the court, the Grand Supervisor reported to the Emperor that the Northern King had contributed to the disaster relief efforts in Liuzhou, and the Emperor was requested to reward the Northern King. However, the staff of Prime Minister Zhou Jing Yuan alleged that the Northern King had privately hoarded 500,000 units of grain during the relief efforts, accusing him of harboring rebellious intentions. The Northern King calmly reported that the grain belonged to the Chen family, who were merchants, and that the relief efforts should be credited to the Southern King.
The Southern King was also pleased to receive the Emperor's reward, so the Prime Minister no longer pursued the issue. The Northern King reported that he had apprehended the assassin Nan Xun and the county magistrate Li Zhong during the relief efforts. The Emperor summoned them for direct questioning, but the guards reported that the two criminals had committed suicide out of fear. The Northern King presented their written confessions, and the Emperor immediately ordered the arrest of Liu Hong, who was also implicated.
The Emperor summoned the Northern King to the palace for a discussion. The Northern King reported that the Prime Minister had his eyes on the 500,000 units of grain, but was unaware of the private military training. The Emperor decided to hold a celebratory feast for the successful relief efforts, and instructed Yue Ling to attend in the capacity of the queen.
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