Episode 12 recap: Xiao Yao cannot forgive Qiang Xuan.
The Western Yan nation has launched a campaign against Hao Ling, with Grand General Chi Shui Feng Long leading the troops bravely and successfully capturing two cities. This news has generated widespread attention and discussion among the public. Xiao Yao noticed the unusual work state of the physicians in the clinic and returned home to inquire with her grandfather and Tu Shan Jing.
However, the grandfather stopped Tu Shan Jing from answering, suggesting that Xiao Yao directly ask Xi Yan Qiang Xuan to obtain more accurate information. Hao Ling, upon learning the news of the war, was deeply saddened by the memories of the time she had shared with Xi Yan Qiang Xuan in the past.
Hao Ling Wang gently comforted her, stating that this was a dispute between himself and Xi Yan Qiang Xuan, and had nothing to do with her, emphasizing that Xi Yan Qiang Xuan was still her brother. However, Hao Ling found it difficult to accept this reality and cried that Xi Yan Qiang Xuan was so resolute, and that she no longer wished to recognize him as a brother.
Hao Ling Wang patiently explained that Xi Yan Qiang Xuan was not only his disciple, but also the ruler of Western Yan, and if he were to forget the greater good of the nation because of personal feelings, that would be something Hao Ling Wang did not wish to see. Although Hao Ling was still deeply hurt and questioned why her sister Xiao Yao did not persuade Xi Yan Qiang Xuan, Hao Ling Wang did not directly answer, but merely let her sob in his embrace.
During dinner, Xiao Yao inquired about the details of the incident again with Xi Yan Qiang Xuan, who had no choice but to reveal everything. Upon learning the truth, Xiao Yao was shocked and filled with pain and disappointment. She angrily threw the cup in her hand at Xi Yan Qiang Xuan and then rushed out of the room.
Xi Yan Qiang Xuan hurriedly chased after her, while the grandfather stopped the equally eager Tu Shan Jing from following, inviting him to play chess together. Tu Shan Jing was concerned about Xiao Yao, but the grandfather's words made him realize that this was a problem that Xiao Yao and Xi Yan Qiang Xuan had to face on their own.
Under the guidance of the grandfather, Tu Shan Jing gradually understood this and decided to respect their choices. Xiao Yao angrily closed the door, shutting Xi Yan Qiang Xuan out. Qiang Xuan urgently explained the grievances of the past: when the aunt discovered the conspiracy of Chichen, she did not hesitate to cut her finger and swear to Hao Ling Wang to plead for her father's rescue, but was rejected, and Hao Ling even participated in the battle that resulted in the deaths of her father and aunt.
Hearing this, Xiao Yao was heartbroken and devastated. Qiang Xuan continued to express his inner contradictions, saying that although he was resentful of Hao Ling Wang, he also understood the latter's inevitable choice as a ruler in the face of the greater good. Therefore, he decided to attack Hao Ling, believing that Hao Ling Wang would understand his decision.
Although Xiao Yao understood Qiang Xuan's position, she could not overcome the pain in her heart. She blamed Qiang Xuan for making the right choice, just like her father and mother, but ignoring her feelings.
Finally, she demanded that Qiang Xuan leave and announced that the Small Moon Pavilion would no longer welcome him from that day on.
Qiang Xuan was heartbroken and repeatedly begged for forgiveness, but received no response. The next morning, after Xi Yan Qiang Xuan had waited outside the door all night, he was summoned by his subordinates to attend court. Upon learning that the war was progressing smoothly, he ordered a slowdown in the army's march to provide aid to the rain-stricken commoners of the Hao Ling kingdom.
This decision reflected his complex and contradictory emotional state. At the same time, Chen Rong Xin Yue became suspicious of the wound on Xi Yan Qiang Xuan's forehead, and questioned the maidservant about its origin. The maidservant firmly claimed that he had been injured in the study, and although Xin Yue harbored doubts, she could only issue a warning to the maidservant before letting her go.
After leaving, the maidservant requested resignation from Xi Yan Qiang Xuan, stating that since she knew too many secrets, only death could keep them safe. Qiang Xuan did not understand her meaning and asked if he had treated her unkindly. The maidservant denied this, frankly admitting that she had fallen in love with the Emperor and feared that prolonged stay in the Purple Gold Palace would consume her with desire and jealousy, causing her to lose herself.
Qiang Xuan felt both grateful and regretful upon hearing this. He proposed that she wander the wilderness to gather news from across the land. The maidservant gladly accepted, and Qiang Xuan raised a cup to wish her a smooth journey and the hope of finding her heart's desire. In the current conflict between Xi Yan and Hao Ling, Xi Yan held the clear advantage.
Tu Shan Jing was concerned that the curse on Xiang Liu's body might endanger Xiao Yao, so she left a message urging him to break the curse. The two met, but Xiang Liu said he could not undo it himself. On the street, Xiao Yao mistook someone for Xiang Liu and chased after them, only to realize the error.
Xiang Liu then transformed his appearance, revealing multiple different faces, which left Jiu Yao amazed.
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