Ancient Love Poetry Episode 20 Recap
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Feng Ran wanted to use the excuse of going into a pleasure house to shake off Jing Jian, but Jing Jian wanted to go into the pleasure house with Feng Ran. Feng Ran was helpless and had to go into the pleasure house with Jing Jian. Qingmu and Houchi arrived at the entrance of Xuanjing Palace.
They were just racking their brains on how to sneak into Xuanjing Palace when they happened to see Sen Yu, the Second Prince of Xuanjing Palace, trying to keep Chang Qin, the Young Mistress of the Fox tribe. The two had been engaged a thousand years ago, but during an Immortal-Demon War that year, the fox demon Xiao Li sacrificed her Source Core to save Sen Yu and could no longer transform into human form.
Sen Yu then decided to take care of Xiao Li for the rest of his life. Chang Qin was the Young Mistress of the Fox tribe, and she couldn't bear this insult, so she insisted on leaving Xuanjing Palace. Sen Yu, however, kept desperately trying to keep her. The two even had a big fight at the entrance of Xuanjing Palace because of this, providing entertainment for passers-by like Qingmu and Houchi.
While watching the excitement, Houchi asked about the demon power within Qingmu. She had witnessed Qingmu's extraordinary demon power at the Gate of Life and Death. Qingmu only said that his demon power was innate, and only when he released powerful spiritual power would it occasionally become uncontrollable. This was also why he wanted to find Baixuan as soon as possible; he wanted to know his identity. Sen Yu and Chang Qin competed, and Chang Qin lost.
She left Xuanjing Palace, but Sen Yu said that no one in the Third Heaven would dare let Chang Qin leave. After Chang Qin left, Xiao Li weakly leaned in Sen Yu's arms. Seeing the anxious look in Sen Yu's eyes, Houchi had a flash of inspiration. She and Qingmu disguised themselves as master and disciple, claiming to be disciples of Elder Chang Mei, who had come to treat Xiao Li's old illness.
Houchi had no medical skills, but she used a Spirit Turning Pill and Xiao Li improved slightly. Sen Yu highly praised Houchi and invited her into Xuanjing Palace, treating her as an honored guest. Houchi and Qingmu snuck into Xuanjing Palace. Feng Ran was from the Demon race, and Houchi, having been taught by Feng Ran for many years, also had some knowledge of transformation arts.
Although Xiao Li's injuries were severe after losing her demon core, Houchi still managed to help Xiao Li transform into human form and claimed that as long as she applied needles for three more days, Xiao Li would be able to maintain her human form. Hearing this, Sen Yu was overjoyed and quickly arranged a banquet to entertain Houchi. Qingmu didn't want Houchi to drink and attend the appointment.
Houchi was afraid Qingmu would ruin her plan, so she only instructed Sen Yu to order someone to take Qingmu back to their lodging to rest properly while she attended the banquet alone. Houchi inquired about the Purple Moon Demon Monarch from Sen Yu and learned that the Purple Moon Demon Monarch had been in the Demon Realm for ten thousand years. He constantly wore a mask and had a solitary personality; even Sen Yu rarely saw him.
The Purple Moon Demon Monarch shared too many personality traits with Baixuan, leading Houchi to believe again that the Purple Moon Demon Monarch was Baixuan. As the drinking deepened, Houchi couldn't help but think of Qingmu. Unknowingly, she had fallen for Qingmu, but she didn't realize it herself. On the other side, Feng Ran got Jing Jian drunk. She wanted to leave but was grabbed by Jing Jian.
When she pushed Jing Jian away, she was accidentally locked by the God Binding Lock and couldn't leave Jing Jian's side. Houchi returned to her room heavily drunk. Qingmu stayed close and took care of Houchi. Deep within Xuanjing Palace, Tianqi drank alone. He toasted Yuemi, whose soul had long since vanished, and recalled the time he took Yuemi to pick immortal herbs. At that time, Yuemi saved Sen Jian, who was still a child.
The immortal herb in Sen Jian's hand was what Yuemi was looking for. Yuemi learned that Sen Jian picked it to save his mother at home, so she didn't demand it from Sen Jian. This act made Sen Jian remember the kindness, which is why Sen Jian later followed Tianqi until his death, and Tianqi handed the position of Demon Emperor to Sen Jian before the World-ending Formation in the Heavenly Realm.
Coming back to his senses, Zi Han had arrived by Tianqi's side. Over the years, Zi Han had been following Tianqi's orders to search for Shanggu's whereabouts. However, Tianqi believed that searching for Shanggu was merely his obsession, and he didn't know if Shanggu was truly still alive. At night, Qingmu dreamed of the scene where Shanggu faced the tribulation with her own body.
He woke up with a start from the dream, while Houchi had a good night's sleep and even ate the vegetable steamed buns Qingmu made for her after waking up. Although Tianqi had not left the depths of Xuanjing Palace, he ordered someone to investigate the arrival of Qingmu and Houchi. He learned that the two resembled Bai Jue and Shanggu and believed it was certainly not a coincidence. However, he did not sense their spiritual power, and today he wanted to find out the truth.
