Episode 28 recap: Jin Mu Qiu and Yu Linfeng Achieve Their Dreams
In Episode 28, Yu Linfeng steps onto the arena to challenge the five prominent leaders, including Jin Zongbiao and Yu Guzhu. This unprecedented move draws a large crowd, and Jin Mu Qiu is there too, though she has to hide among the spectators to keep her identity concealed. As the battle drum sounds, Linfeng's mother pleads for him, but nothing can change his mind; he is resolute. Standing on the platform alongside his father, Linfeng expresses his gratitude for the lessons he learned about respecting rules. He acknowledges the importance of these rules, which is why he stands there today. He intends to prove himself worthy and hopes to be with Jin Mu Qiu openly and honestly.
Yu Guzhu is surprised to see this side of Linfeng and recognizes his sincerity. Consequently, Yu Guzhu concedes the match. Linfeng thanks his father, and the other three leaders, seeing the couple's genuine feelings, also forfeit, wishing for them to be together. However, Jin Zongbiao is not willing to let things go so easily.
Linfeng is prepared as Jin Zongbiao steps onto the arena, this time seeking revenge for the grievances faced by his daughter. He confronts Linfeng about past wrongdoings, and Linfeng apologizes for each one, enduring three punches from Jin Zongbiao. Jin Mu Qiu, distressed, steps in front of Linfeng to protect him. Despite her father's previous promise to be reasonable, Jin Zongbiao, who dotes on his daughter, hopes Linfeng will recognize his mistakes. Jin Mu Qiu admits she has also been at fault, and both realize their errors.
Though Jin Zongbiao is concerned for his daughter, he cannot help but lament that she does not understand the ways of a good husband. Ultimately, he yields to her and concedes, lifting the barriers between the two lovers. They joyfully embrace.
Meanwhile, Wan Million has not given up on making Qu Zheng dislike her. She returns home late, reeking of alcohol and mumbling about having gone to a flower bar. Qu Zheng, serious, expresses that this only hurts him more. Wan Million quickly clarifies that she did not drink but merely sprinkled some alcohol on herself, a suggestion she claims came from Song Jian Shan. Qu Zheng, however, knows Wan Million wouldn’t come up with such an idea. He says he needs her company to feel better, but Wan Million suspects he is lying. Feeling wronged, she leaves sadly, leaving Qu Zheng unsure of what to do.
Wan Million consults Su Zhuo Zhuo and Song Jian Shan for advice. Su Zhuo Zhuo tells her that Qu Zheng is just being playful and encourages Wan Million to comfort him. After some thought, Wan Million devises a plan and sends a note to Qu Zheng to meet, promising to cheer him up. Qu Zheng smiles upon receiving it.
Several traitors were captured and brought back to the Ninefold Palace. Qing Yun, in one moment, declared that he forgave them, but in the next, he used the Pu Yuan True Classic to absorb their internal energy. Zi Jing was taken aback; she wanted to warn Qing Yun that using the Pu Yuan True Classic was harmful to the body, but Qing Yun ignored her completely and even killed another person who tried to advise him. He then left, stating that he had important matters to attend to and offered Zi Jing to keep the Ninefold Palace if she cared about it. Zi Jing was left stunned.
Qu Zheng arrived for the appointment, and Wan Million, dressed in a red gown and holding the red string from before, began to play music and dance. Unbeknownst to them, Qu Zheng's emotional poison began to flare up again. Taking advantage of the moment, Qing Yun knocked Wan Million unconscious and took her away, leaving Qu Zheng powerless to pursue them. When Wan Million woke up again, she found herself back in the wooden house with Qing Yun. She told Qing Yun that the only person she liked was Qu Zheng. To her surprise, Qing Yun harbored murderous intent toward her. Just then, Qu Zheng appeared to protect Wan Million.
Without the means to counteract the Pu Yuan True Classic, Qing Yun was at a disadvantage against Qu Zheng. Zi Jing timely intervened to block a blow for Qing Yun, but Qing Yun was still severely injured and lost his sight once more! Qu Zheng offered to provide a way to save him, but Qing Yun refused, believing that Qu Zheng was insulting him. Consequently, Qu Zheng and Wan Million had to leave, and Wan Million said a definitive goodbye to A Chu.
Zi Jing comforted Qing Yun, saying that she would stay by his side. However, to her shock, Qing Yun was not moved at all and instead extended his dark intentions toward Zi Jing!
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