The latest plot twists in the TV drama "A Journey to Love" are truly captivating. Li Tong Guang, the Marquis of Changqing, expresses his feelings for Ren Ru Yi in a compelling manner, despite her lack of affection for him. However, this disciple holds a certain significance in her heart.

It is this relationship that leads to the collaboration between the Marquis of Changqing and Ning Yuan Zhou. Their partnership aims to overthrow their adversaries. Ning Yuan Zhou recognizes Li Tong Guang's ambitions, while his own motivations revolve around the Emperor.

This collaboration between the two parties sets the foundation for subsequent plot developments. Ning Yuan Zhou deduces Li Tong Guang's intentions, which involve overthrowing the Crown Prince Li Shou Ji and the Second Prince Li Zhen Ye, as well as supporting the Third Prince, Li Cheng Yun, to ascend the throne. He manipulates the Emperor's will to control the vassals.

Next, Ning Yuan Zhou and his associates infiltrate Andu and devise a plan to rescue the Emperor. Ning Yuan Zhou's abilities in this regard are commendable, as he discerns Li Tong Guang's ambitions. However, it is worth noting that Li Tong Guang has engaged in similar actions before to achieve his goals. For instance, he aligned himself with Concubine Chu Gui Fei, and their "private affair" was merely a means to that end. Although Chu Gui Fei falls in love with Li Tong Guang, he does not reciprocate her feelings. Moreover, as a mere concubine, her influence is limited. With the collaboration of Ning Yuan Zhou, Li Tong Guang begins to distance himself from Chu Gui Fei.

Consequently, Chu Gui Fei becomes extremely discontented with Li Tong Guang's estrangement. She repeatedly attempts to provoke a reaction from him, but the outcome is predictable. Chu Gui Fei's efforts to retain Li Tong Guang's affection only serve to anger Li Sun, who poisons and kills her. Chu Gui Fei meets her unfortunate demise in front of Li Tong Guang, a truly regrettable ending as she loved him but could not be with him.

The person Chu Gui Fei envies the most is Chu Yue. Li Sun arranges a marriage between Chu Yue and Li Tong Guang for his own hidden purposes. This enrages Chu Gui Fei even further. Unbeknownst to Li Sun, his arranged marriage actually benefits Li Tong Guang. It secures the support of the Xisha Tribe for him. Li Tong Guang initially believed that the proud father and daughter from the Xisha Tribe would hinder his progress, but he cleverly gains their support through his own methods.

Li Tong Guang survives two consecutive assassination attempts. The first is orchestrated by the Crown Prince's Crimson Guards, and the second is carried out by Bei Pan Ren. The Crown Prince can mobilize the Crimson Guards due to Chen Kui's influence. Chen Kui will continue to plot against Li Tong Guang. Ren Ru Yi, who holds great affection for her disciple, risks exposing her own identity to kill Chen Kui. She also disguises herself as Chen Kui's confidant to approach the Crown Prince. Ren Ru Yi informs the Crown Prince falsely, accusing the Second Prince of possessing the Dragon Robe, thus leading to the downfall of the Second Prince. Although the Crown Prince agrees to this plan, he ends up being deceived by Ren Ru Yi.

Believing that Li Tong Guang is behind all these events, Li Sun provides staunch support to him and even allocates half of his resources. Despite this, Ren Ru Yi realizes that it is unnecessary to invest her emotions in Li Tong Guang. Her true affection lies with Yu Shi San, but she chooses to prioritize her family's interests and happily accepts marriage to Li Tong Guang. She understands that marrying Li Tong Guang is the best choice for both herself and her family.

However, Ren Ru Yi and Li Tong Guang strike a deal: she will wholeheartedly assist him in seizing the throne, but in return, she must secure her position as the Empress and be granted military power after their marriage.

Chu Yue was completely defeated in this transaction. It turns out that Li Tong Guang succeeded, proving that she is indeed ruthless and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals. As for Yu Shi San, who loved Chu Yue, he lost completely.

Fortunately, Yu Shi San is a free-spirited individual who can easily let go. In the end, he chose Jin Mei Niang, and they lived happily together. Both Li Tong Guang and Chu Yue ended up unable to obtain the love they desired. They chose power over love, and one could say that they each gained something in return.