Episode 12 recap: Huo Qing Yun Rescued but Surrounded by Yun Pei's Army
In Episode 12, General Wu meticulously plans to draw Huo Qing Yun into a trap by redirecting the guards from the Library Pavilion. Sensing something amiss, Huo Qing Yun takes the risk to investigate, only to find that someone has beaten him there. Thinking quickly, he hides Ruo Lao in a secret chamber and tries to divert General Wu's attention, but he is wounded in the process, injuring his arm.
General Wu orders the Library Pavilion to be locked down. At a critical moment, Ruo Wen secretly throws a hidden weapon, giving Huo Qing Yun a chance to escape, but unfortunately, he is shot in the back while retreating.
General Wu follows the trail to Yun Fang Pavilion, where he unexpectedly finds the injured Huo Qing Yun being rescued by Huang Bei Shuang. Ignoring her own safety, Huang Bei Shuang brings Huo Qing Yun back to her room. Lian Huan quickly tends to his wounds and discovers that the arrow is poisoned. Just then, Na Zhan bursts in. In a moment of quick thinking, Huang Bei Shuang deliberately injures herself to distract Na Zhan, successfully shielding Huo Qing Yun from being discovered.
Furious, Na Zhan is forced to leave temporarily due to Huang Bei Shuang's injuries. Once the crisis is averted, Huang Bei Shuang carefully bandages Huo Qing Yun's wounds, and their mutual support leads to a deepening bond. Despite his pain, Huo Qing Yun insists on treating Huang Bei Shuang's injuries, urging her not to take any more risks.
Huang Bei Shuang resolutely declares that she cannot ignore him when he is in danger. Huo Qing Yun, overwhelmed by his injuries, loses consciousness while Huang Bei Shuang anxiously stays by his side.
Na Zhan, infuriated by Huo Qing Yun's escape, suspects Huang Bei Shuang's involvement and orders General Wu to remain calm while relocating key figures as a precaution. Meanwhile, General Wu reports signs of outside assistance discovered in the Library Pavilion, complicating the situation further.
Huang Bei Shuang carefully examines Huo Qing Yun's pulse and is pleasantly surprised to find no signs of poisoning, speculating that he may have an immunity to toxins. When Huo Qing Yun wakes up, he is eager to leave, but Huang Bei Shuang insists he should fully recover first and gives him soft armor for protection.
Meanwhile, Na Zhan, frustrated by days of unsuccessful searches, instructs General Wu to continue monitoring the situation closely. On another front, Ruo Wen and Zhen Qu You Jia argue over the taste of the food, and Na Zhan’s arrival makes the atmosphere even more tense. Zhen Qu You Jia seizes the opportunity to claim illness, while Na Zhan grows suspicious of Ruo Wen's hands but fails to find any evidence.
At the dinner table, despite the strange dishes, Na Zhan does not reprimand anyone. Huo Qing Yun drinks alone on the terrace, revealing that the strong liquor he consumes can counteract poisons, a habit he developed in childhood for survival. Huang Bei Shuang learns that he, too, has lost his parents, fostering a sense of shared grief between them.
Huo Qing Yun admits the purpose of his journey and wishes to keep his distance from Huang Bei Shuang, yet he struggles to resist her warmth. In a bold move, Huang Bei Shuang drinks the strong liquor and falls into Huo Qing Yun's arms. Conflicted, he vows to protect her until the truth is revealed.
Meanwhile, Ge Xin Wei takes over the brothel with a firm hand, planning to transform it into a restaurant to provide a new livelihood for the women. Ruo Wen encounters Xiao Lian's "coercion" at home and decides to use Zhen Qu You Jia's identity for his own benefit. Though Zhen Qu You Jia is reluctant, she has no choice but to comply, even preparing food for Ruo Wen in hopes of gaining some peace.
Ruo Wen warns her about the importance of secrecy, revealing his ruthless methods.
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