Episode 11 recap: The West Blazing Army officially launched an attack on the Shining Feathers.
After Xiang Liu's soothing words, Xiao Yao's mood improved slightly. She asked Xiang Liu if he knew about Chichen, and the answer was negative. She then asked puzzled why Chichen had chosen that path of no return, and Xiang Liu solemnly expressed the cruelty of war and the fate of the general, which was an interpretation of Chichen as well as a revelation of his own thoughts.
Xiao Yao recalled her mother's teachings, talking about the importance of deep affection in the world, but she could not let go of her mother's abandonment and deception. She closed her eyes in contemplation, and when she opened them, Xiang Liu had quietly left, leaving only the familiar lamp. In anger, she wanted to smash the lamp, but was gently stopped by Tu Shan Jing.
The lamp illuminated the pattern on it, which formed the heroic aspiration of "eradicating the privileged, protecting the Central Plains, undertaking the great justice, abandoning personal emotions, not letting down the common people and not betraying you." This made her suddenly realize that her parents were both helpless. Tears welled up in her eyes, and Xiao Yao was deeply pained. She could not understand why, although her parents had achieved their ideals, she had suffered so much, and her resentment was hard to dispel.
Tu Shan Jing hugged her tightly and comforted her. Back home, Xiao Yao lost control of her emotions. Xi Yan Qiang Xuan understood her pain, and the two of them drank together and shared the pain and regrets brought by their mother, seeking solace in each other's company, trying to get out of this gloom.
Hao Ling Wang issued an order, announcing to the world that Xiao Yao was not of his bloodline, and immediately stripped her of her title and clan membership. Hao Ling Yue was very puzzled by this, feeling that this was adding insult to injury. However, Hao Ling Wang did not say much, and Suo Shou quickly pulled the emotionally agitated Hao Ling Yue away.
On the other side, Chen Rong Xin Yue was secretly pleased after hearing the news. Chi Shui Feng Long privately told his sister that the rumors about Xiao Yao were actually caused by Xi Yan Qiang Xuan, in an attempt to demonstrate Xiao Yao's importance to him, and advised Xin Yue to let go of her prejudices.
But Chen Rong Xin Yue was not only displeased, but even more furious, directly dismissing Chi Shui Feng Long, and her enmity towards Xiao Yao did not seem to have dissipated.
After learning of Hao Ling Wang's intentions, Hao Ling Xiao Yao's heart sank, and she wanted to burn all her past letters. Fortunately, Tu Shan Jing persuaded her, reminding her not to forget the warmth and generosity Hao Ling Wang had once shown her.
At that moment, the two of them inadvertently overheard their grandfather discussing changing their surname with Xi Yan Qiang Xuan. Hao Ling Xiao Yao was caught eavesdropping, and was summoned inside. Facing the choice, she resolutely chose "Xi Ling" as her new surname. Although the grandfather felt reluctant, he still acquiesced. From then on, Hao Ling Xiao Yao became Xi Ling Xiao Yao and moved to Chenrong Mountain.
On the other side, Xi Ling Xiao Yao (formerly Hao Ling Xiao Yao) was deeply concerned about the future of her maid Coral, fearing that sending her back to the Hao Ling clan would implicate her. Tu Shan Jing timely proposed a solution, utilizing the Tushan clan's extensive business network in Hao Ling to secure a prestigious position as a female steward for Coral, ensuring her safety while also elevating her status.
Furthermore, Tu Shan Jing revealed that Fang Feng Yi Ying had announced her passing, hinting at the impending arrival of their own marriage. Hearing this, Xi Ling Xiao Yao was delighted, candidly admitting that her choice of the Xi Ling surname was also due to her compatibility with the Tushan clan. The two smiled at each other and hand-in-hand, they sketched out their future plans.
Meanwhile, the Xiyan nation officially launched an attack on Hao Ling, and the changing fortunes between the two countries seemed to be quietly influencing the destiny of Xi Ling Xiao Yao and Tu Shan Jing. Xi Ling Xiao Yao was engaged in a lively discussion with the physician Yin on the pros and cons of medicinal formulas, when their grandfather timely intervened, pointing out that both formulas had their merits, and the key was to flexibly choose based on the patient's financial circumstances.
Xi Ling Xiao Yao understood this well, realizing that her current knowledge from just one book, "Treatise on Herbal Medicine," was insufficient, and the significant differences in local environments required her to rapidly expand her medical knowledge. At this point, Xi Yan Qiang Xuan generously offered to mobilize the nation's resources to assist Xi Ling Xiao Yao in compiling more medical books to benefit the common people.
On the other hand, Tu Shan Jing was carefully preparing for his marriage proposal, decorating the Huichun Hall to give Xi Ling Xiao Yao an unforgettable surprise. However, the night before, Xi Yan Qiang Xuan, citing the potential for internal conflicts within the Tushan clan due to the medical book compilation, persuaded Xi Ling Xiao Yao to postpone the wedding.
Hearing this, Xi Ling Xiao Yao found it quite reasonable, and seeing the changes in the Huichun Hall today, she mistakenly thought it was Tu Shan Jing's arrangement in response to her medical book plan. Delighted, she praised him for understanding her intentions and agreed to postpone the wedding. Despite his deep reluctance, Tu Shan Jing could only hide his disappointment and smile as he accepted her decision.
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