Episode 6 recap: Ge Xinwei Enters Masui City and Becomes a Sacrifice
In Episode 6, Na Zhan generously rewards Huang Beishuang for her achievements by granting her Yunfang Pavilion and presenting her with a wealth of precious jewels. Ye Pei, anxious to refer to her as "Madam," is gently rebuffed by Huang Beishuang, who insists everyone continue to call her Na Xiu, maintaining a friendly yet respectful demeanor. Meanwhile, Huo Qingyun instructs Sha Qu to continue searching for the legendary hidden passage. Sha Qu hesitantly explains that a fire years ago severely damaged the passageway, making the search quite time-consuming.
Huo Qingyun is not surprised by Huang Beishuang's appointment; he understands that Na Zhan values the "Great Desert Scroll" more than superficial beauty. Minister Zhu, eager to praise Zhen Qu You Jia's intelligence and character in front of Na Zhan, recalls the previous incident where Princess Yuwei forcibly claimed Yufu Pavilion, showing disrespect to the young lady. Fortunately, Huang Beishuang intervened in time.
Minister Zhu finds Huang Beishuang's character hard to read, feeling only her warm-heartedness. Na Zhan, on the other hand, reflects that Huang Beishuang is no ordinary person; her ability to escape from a master like Ruo Wen speaks to her extraordinary nature. As Minister Zhu worries about the living arrangements for Zhen Qu and Yuwei, he suspects Yuwei's identity may be dubious. Upon hearing this, Na Zhan immediately orders a thorough investigation, promising severe punishment for any impersonators.
Huang Beishuang chooses the remote Yunfang Pavilion as her residence, which displeases Na Zhan, as it was once a resting place for his late friend. However, Huang Beishuang remains unfazed and calm about it.
Sha Qu finally discovers the entrance to the hidden passage, and Huo Qingyun decides to explore it personally. Before leaving, he ties a red silk ribbon to a tree as a marker. As night falls, Huo Qingyun quietly enters the passage, recalling how he was sent away through this secret route by Old Rong under his father's orders. Suddenly, Ye Pei rushes in with alarming news: Yuwei's true identity is actually Yuchang in disguise. Na Zhan is furious upon learning this, punishing Yuchang severely and cutting off ties with Mizhan.
Huang Beishuang reassures Ye Pei that as long as they remain low-key, they can avoid unnecessary trouble. Upon returning from the passage, Huo Qingyun sneaks into Yunfang Pavilion and glimpses the room chosen by Huang Beishuang. Unable to contain her curiosity, Ye Pei asks Huang Beishuang if she regrets choosing Huo Qingyun, but Huang Beishuang firmly stops her, knowing that matters of the heart should be kept hidden to avoid disaster.
Huo Qingyun, eavesdropping from under the eaves, feels a mix of emotions. On another front, Ge Xinwei and Ruo Wen infiltrate Masui City. To conceal her identity, she veils her face. Ruo Wen presents her as a sacrifice for the celestial ceremony, revealing the Ninth Princess's seal at a critical moment in an attempt to deceive the elders. When the elders see through the ruse and intend to use Ge Xinwei as a sacrifice, Ruo Wen steps up, teaming up with Ge Xinwei to fend off the guards of Masui City.
After being rescued, Ge Xinwei decides to follow Ruo Wen and join the bandits. While Ruo Wen appears to accept her, she secretly binds Ge Xinwei's hands and leaves her behind, leaving Ge Xinwei in shock. On their way back, Ruo Wen encounters Man Hu and others, learning that the Dead Wind District has been destroyed by Dong Bahe and Huang Beishuang.
Na Zhan visits Old Rong, instructing his subordinates to take good care of him, but Old Rong harbors no goodwill towards Na Zhan, bluntly stating that since the previous lord's passing, everything about Yunpei has become insignificant to him. Na Zhan tries to use the "Great Desert Scroll" as bait, hoping Old Rong can decipher its mysteries and asking about the whereabouts of a child from years ago, but Old Rong feigns deafness and refuses to respond.
Frustrated, Na Zhan leaves, and Minister Zhu seizes the opportunity to inquire about his arrangements for the night. Na Zhan candidly requests the company of both ladies. Meanwhile, Huo Qingyun leads his team deeper into the passage, splitting into multiple groups to find Old Rong's hiding place. Guided by memory, he discovers the secret route to Yunfang Pavilion and unexpectedly finds Huang Beishuang's clothes, stirring complex emotions within him. Remembering Na Zhan's past betrayal and the murder of his lord, Huo Qingyun feels a surge of anger but quickly calms himself, hiding behind a screen.
After entering the room, Huang Beishuang senses something amiss and intentionally sends Ye Pei away. Just then, Minister Zhu unexpectedly visits, asking her to share a bed with Zhen Qu, instantly making the atmosphere tense and delicate.
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