Episode 10 recap: Wei Zhao's Scheme to Drive a Wedge Between Pei Yan and Xie Che
In episode 10, Pei Yan successfully rescues Teng Rui, much to the delight of Emperor Xie Che, who holds a grand banquet in the palace to celebrate. However, Wei Zhao is weighed down by the sacrifices of his friends, the Lao He couple. He silently drinks at the banquet, unwilling to engage in conversation. Teng Rui, grateful for Pei Yan's life-saving efforts, is eager to negotiate peace with the Daliang Kingdom, and Xie Che entrusts this matter entirely to Pei Yan.
As the wine flows, Wei Zhao takes to sword dancing to alleviate his sorrow, which catches Jiang Ci's attention and leaves her feeling conflicted. After the banquet, Wei Zhao leaves alone, and although Jiang Ci attempts to speak with him, she is ignored. Back at his residence, Wei Zhao immerses himself in the pain of losing his loved ones, placing the deceased's nameplates in a memorial spot.
Meanwhile, Pei Yan returns home with Jiang Ci and others, where his wife, Rong Yu Die, tends to him with great care. Jiang Ci understands Pei Yan's predicament; he must comfort himself while also seeking the truth. He secretly monitors Wei Zhao and discovers that A Jun and A Zheng are actually guards from Lu Yu’s residence, which makes him realize that the Moonfall organization has infiltrated Lu Yu's estate.
Cui Liang is indignant about Jiang Ci's situation, and while Pei Yan promises to protect her, Cui Liang still struggles with his feelings. Late at night, Jiang Ci reflects on Wei Zhao's suffering and decides to let go of her grievances. She burns the letters that reveal Wei Zhao's identity and prepares congee to comfort him. Her words touch Wei Zhao, bringing him a flicker of warmth, though he still has not fully emerged from the shadows of his pain.
Pei Yan learns that Jiang Ci is unwell and wants to deliver medicine, but Rong Yu Die advises him to focus on the peace talks. Lu Yu, furious over the turmoil in his household, considers punishing innocents to vent his anger. Fortunately, strategist Chun Yu Li persuades him to investigate for traitors. The investigation reveals that A Jun and A Zheng have close ties with Lu Yu's eldest son, but due to his frail health, Lu Yu decides to let the matter go.
On another front, the Nanling Armory collaborates with Lu Yu to produce weapons in a hurry to avoid suspicion. After Wei Zhao learns of this, he devises a plan to drive a wedge between Pei Yan and Xie Che. Following the successful peace talks between Daliang and Wei Kingdom, Xie Che takes Wei Zhao on a trip and witnesses the people's adoration for Pei Yan, which unsettles him. This is precisely Wei Zhao's strategy, aimed at sowing distrust in Xie Che's mind.
Xie Che's suspicions about Pei Yan deepen, prompting him to assign Wei Zhao to investigate Teng Rui's rescue and secretly order an inquiry into the Pei family. Meanwhile, Tao Zi Zhu sends Jiang Yuan to locate Zhao Wu's son, but to no avail, allowing Wei Zhao to keep an eye on Jiang Yuan.
Rong Yu Die senses that the situation is deteriorating and urges Pei Yan to resolve the assassin issue, conceal Xu Jun and others, and firmly insists that Pei Yan distance himself from Jiang Ci to avoid complicating matters further. In preparation for the looming crisis, Su Yan arranges escape funds for the assassin sisters Yan Qiao Shuang, hoping they can steer clear of trouble.
The entire situation becomes increasingly complex and delicate due to the covert maneuvers of various factions.
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