Episode 18 recap: A commoner's wedding.
Ling Zhi realized that the real mastermind behind everything was the Empress Dowager, and that it was not her who killed Mu Xuan Jue's mother. Mu Xuan Jue made Ling Zhi wear a bridal gown, and Mu Xuan Jue had even pasted "double happiness" signs in the room, as he wanted to remarry Ling Zhi. Seeing this, Ling Zhi remembered Mu Xuan Jue's cruelty towards her in the past, and Mu Xuan Jue knew that no matter what he did, he could not undo the harm he had caused Ling Zhi.
Mu Xuan Jue brought out a cup and wanted to marry Ling Zhi in a commoner's way. They drank from the shared cup and each cut off a lock of their hair, which they placed in a box, symbolizing their marriage. Mu Xuan Jue then carried Ling Zhi to the bed, and they officially became husband and wife.
When Ling Zhi woke up in the morning, she saw Mu Xuan Jue. Although she had forgotten her past memories, she still loved Mu Xuan Jue. Ling Zhi wanted Mu Xuan Jue to release Bing Jian, as Bing Jian had become this way in order to save her. Mu Xuan Jue said he would make the arrangements, as it would not only weaken the Empress Dowager's power, but also free Bing Jian.
Huan Fei was ready for the showdown, as she did not want to become a puppet of others. Soon, all of Huan Fei's subordinates were killed by the guards. Seeing her beloved warriors fall, Huan Fei was heartbroken, but since she had chosen this path, she could not turn back.
Huan Fei went to the Empress Dowager's chambers, only to find Ling Zhi there. Huan Fei was surprised. She had planned to kill Ling Zhi, but Bing Jian ambushed her from behind. This was Ling Zhi and Mu Xuan Jue's plan - to pretend to side with the Empress Dowager in order to free Bing Jian.
Ling Zhi did not intend to take Huan Fei's life and said she could protect her. However, when Mu Xuan Jue and the Empress Dowager arrived, Mu Xuan Jue unexpectedly said he would execute Huan Fei, much to everyone's surprise.
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