Episode 33 recap: Yan Xing Tests Lai Luo Zhi
In Episode 33, Yan Xing often says that no one in this world is perfect. If there’s anything wrong, she’s willing to be the outspoken loyalist. This remark reaches the Empress Dowager, who finds it amusing and rewards Yan Xing with a token, making her comings and goings in the palace as easy as visiting a friend.
Xu Wan pulls Yan Xing along, passing by an old place where Su Fei once lived. In a soft voice, Xu Wan shares that the rumor is the Empress Dowager harmed Su Fei. In truth, Su Fei fell ill because she was far from home, feeling frustrated and trapped. In this male-dominated world, the Empress Dowager has to maintain appearances while keeping her subordinates' hearts in check—it's a tough job! Yan Xing’s marriage to Shen Du is a result of Master Zhang's careful planning, leaving Yan Xing wondering if she has become a messenger between light and dark.
Just as Yan Xing steps out, she runs into Lai Luo Zhi, who doesn’t hold back in teasing her. Yan Xing, not one to back down, mentions Lai Luo Zhi’s sister, saying she saw her in Yinzhou. Lai Luo Zhi is taken aback, revealing that his sister has been ill and hasn’t gone anywhere. Yan Xing senses something is off.
Meanwhile, Shen Du is waiting outside for Yan Xing, and when they meet, both of them beam with joy. On another front, Lu Chui Chui realizes she’s being followed and, upon looking closely, sees Jiang Langxing! She’s surprised, feeling a mix of emotions, like tasting a sweet treat.
After dinner, Lu Chui Chui pulls out some gold ingots. Jiang Langxing laughs, “You’re still the same; you get excited and pull out gold.” Curious about how he knows her childhood, Jiang Langxing leads her to a bridge, unlocking buried memories.
It turns out that when they were children, Lu Chui Chui almost sold herself but used gold ingots to save a boy named Da Biao, allowing him to choose his own path. Jiang Langxing was there at the time, promising to follow Lu Chui Chui for life. As they reminisce about the past, warmth fills their hearts, and they embrace tightly.
As winter solstice approached, the Prince Xian's residence was adorned with festive decorations, hosting a lively banquet. Shen Du attended with Yan Xing, while Lai Luo Zhi arrived with her sister, Lai Luo. During the banquet, the guests urged Yan Xing to showcase her talents, and she eagerly agreed, borrowing Shen Du's sword to perform a dance.
In her heart, she was actually testing Lai Luo Zhi. However, as they were sparring, Shen Du suddenly struck, injuring Lai Luo Zhi. The crowd erupted in surprise, as no one expected Lai Luo Zhi to be so skilled. Lai Luo Zhi quickly took her sister to change clothes, while Yan Xing and the others realized that Lai Luo Zhi was the mysterious figure they had encountered before.
Lai Luo Zhi, seriously injured, pleaded for help, but she received a cold response from Lai Luo Zhi. Lai Luo Zhi reminded her that she had previously concealed her injuries with an expensive Western medicine, but her impatience had exposed her. With that, Lai Luo Zhi turned and walked away without looking back.
Yan Xing had planned to cook a meal for Shen Du but was summoned by the Empress Dowager instead. The elderly lady chatted with Yan Xing, mentioning how Shen Du protected her, and earnestly advised Yan Xing to cherish the person before her, as Shen Du’s feelings were sincere.
Just after returning from the Empress Dowager's, Yan Xing was called away by her family, as it turned out that Master Zhang was visiting. Master Zhang reminded Yan Xing not to forget her mission after marrying into the Shen family and instructed her to pay attention to the happenings in the Shen residence. Yan Xing, fully aware, replied that she knew nothing and shouldn’t know anything.
Master Zhang, frustrated, huffed in anger, but Yan Xing quickly shifted the conversation, mentioning new discoveries in Gannan. At that moment, Shen Du appeared just in time, immediately shielding Yan Xing and telling Master Zhang to address any issues directly with him, emphasizing that there was no need to make things difficult for his wife. After that, he took Yan Xing away.
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