Episode 36 recap: Ep 36
In Episode 36, the Dowager Princess intended to comfort her sister but was taken aback when her sister revealed a long-buried secret.She shamelessly claimed that if she hadn't switched the marriage decrees years ago, the position of Dowager Princess of Huaiyang would rightfully belong to her The Dowager Princess, who has led a life free from worldly desires after losing her husband long ago, raised her children alone and endured many hardships, was furious She slapped her sister and, despite her sister's desperate pleas, firmly reminded her that even though Liu Mian Tang has agreed to let Cui Xing Zhou take a concubine, she herself would not allow it because the consort of the Huaiyang Prince should be outstanding
Despairing, Lian Bianlan stood by the lake late at night, reflecting on the past few years. She realized how naïve her previous thoughts were; she had always fixated on the title of Huaiyang Princess without caring about the love involved. Seeing Cui Xing Zhou's unwavering devotion to Liu Mian Tang moved her, and she yearned for a man who could love her deeply so they could live a simple, happy life together.
Cui Xing Zhou approached, hearing his sister's reflections. He apologized for accepting the match arranged by their elders before understanding his own feelings. Finally, the wedding between Cui Xing Zhou and Liu Mian Tang was set to take place, and the Qiao family arrived at the Huaiyang Prince's residence with an extravagant dowry, sparking discussions among the onlookers about which daughter brought such a fortune.
On the eve of the wedding, Liu Mian Tang prepared in a stunning red wedding gown, which accentuated her grace. Meanwhile, Cui Xing Zhou was busy organizing the festivities at the Huaiyang Prince's residence. Although they had been apart for just two days, he was anxious. He confided in Zhao Quan about his nerves, who dismissed it as a normal pre-wedding feeling. Cui Xing Zhou, however, confessed that he had already considered Liu Mian Tang his lifelong partner, a feeling that transcended mere romantic attraction.
On the day before the wedding, Liu Mian Tang relaxed by playing cards with her friends, enjoying a rare moment of leisure. He Zhen watched happily as her friend transitioned from acquaintance to lover to bride.
The wedding day was filled with lively rituals. To enhance the atmosphere, He Zhen arranged for several red ribbons, each trailing a beauty to see which one Cui Xing Zhou would choose. Thanks to his keen intellect and familiarity with Liu Mian Tang, he made the correct choice on his first attempt.
That evening, the Huaiyang Prince's residence was beautifully decorated. The matron, worried that Cui Xing Zhou might drink too much, sent someone to check on him. However, he quickly moved on from the festivities to the bridal chamber, finding Liu Mian Tang adorably asleep on the wedding couch. Upon waking, they shared a tender moment, fulfilling the traditional wedding rites.
The next morning, an imperial decree arrived, promoting Cui Xing Zhou and commanding him to report to the palace for his reward. The Dowager Princess and Liu Mian Tang helped him prepare for the royal audience. During the investigation of the rebel Wen Tinghe, he couldn’t withstand the strict laws and quickly confessed that he had acted under the orders of the Prince of Sui, revealing that a mysterious figure called "Da Xiansheng" was behind the smuggling of weapons and bribery.
Upon hearing of Wen Tinghe's confession, the Prince of Sui, fearing the repercussions, immediately ordered his silence.
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