Episode 17 recap: Shen Lan arrests Song Huan Bei, who is imprisoned
In episode 17, Yun Shu and Song Huan Bei released the sky lanterns together. Yun Shu made a wish to the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, hoping they would protect Song Huan Bei. But just then, a crisis erupted - Shen Lan and his men surrounded the General's Mansion. When Yun Shu arrived, he found that Shen Lan had claimed that Yun Shu's disguise as a man to deceive the emperor was exposed by Yun Yi, so Shen Lan would have to punish him. However, Shen Lan said Yun Shu could be spared if he handed over his military authority.
At this critical moment, Song Huan Bei arrived, wanting to negotiate with Shen Lan. Song Huan Bei believed Shen Lan wanted the military authority because the princes were restless and felt threatened, so if Shen Lan agreed not to use Yun Shu, Song Huan Bei would hand over the Thousand Machines Chamber to him. As Song Huan Bei was negotiating with Shen Lan, Liu Su secretly rescued Yun Shu. Shen Lan, realizing he had fallen for Song Huan Bei's ploy, became furious and had Song Huan Bei directly imprisoned in the Celestial Prison.
Yun Shu disguised himself as a prison guard to enter the Celestial Prison and rescue Song Huan Bei. Song Huan Bei was confident in his own safety, and after giving Yun Shu a kiss, told him to go take care of something, and he could then easily escape. Yun Yi was distraught to learn the emperor had ordered Yun Shu's arrest, and kept pleading, hoping the emperor would spare Yun Shu. This angered Shen Lan, who directly dragged Yun Yi back to his room.
Yun Yi slapped Shen Lan, an improper act towards her own mother. This only further infuriated Shen Lan, who had loved Yun Yi for so many years but never gained her heart.
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