Good And Evil Episode 21 Recap
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Chun Yao went to Lingjun's palace and sensed a powerful demonic energy. He discovered a mirror and, upon entering it, found himself in a hidden space where he found the lifeless body of the true Lingjun, confirming that the current Lingjun was an imposter, a devil.
When Chun Yao confronted him, the false Lingjun remained unfazed, revealing his true nature and warning Chun Yao that any use of spiritual power would only hasten the spread of the poison already in his system. Chun Yao realized this poison had been administered by Ling Po, an act orchestrated by the devil Lingjun.
Lingjun openly admitted his malevolent intentions, stating he needed Chun Yao's water spirit to sacrifice to Han Sheng and forbade Chun Yao from breaking the barrier, as his weakened state would lead to certain death. Meanwhile, Xie Changye summoned Shen Ci, instructing her to take Huai'an's place in their upcoming wedding to assassinate Lingjun. Shen Ci questioned the need for this, as Lingjun had seemingly agreed to peace with the Northland Kingdom.
However, Xie Changye firmly believed Lingjun was tyrannical and untrustworthy, asserting that Lingjun's demise was imperative for their kingdom's stability. He presented Shen Ci with a Soul-shattering Dagger, guaranteeing Lingjun's death regardless of his true form once stabbed. Shen Ci, though conflicted, accepted the mission, ready to sacrifice herself for Xie Changye's long-held ambition. Adding to her anguish, Xie Changye then made her ingest a Cold Jade Worm, explaining that without regular antidotes, her body would slowly freeze to death.
Feeling utterly betrayed and reduced to a mere sacrificial pawn, Shen Ci swallowed the worm, her loyalty now mixed with deep hurt. Xie Changye then ordered guards to keep a close watch on her. Unbeknownst to them, Heng, perched on the rooftop, had witnessed these events and resolved to rescue Shen Ci from her plight. Confined to her chamber, Han Sheng, distraught by Chun Yao's sudden disappearance, believed he had abandoned her.
She recalled the hairpin he had given her, sparking a realization that he must have left her for a reason. Driven by this hope, she defied Lingjun, declaring her love for Chun Yao and refusing to marry him, which only fueled Lingjun's hatred for Chun Yao. Lingjun had her guards confine her, but Han Sheng, guided by the spiritual power Chun Yao had given her, sensed his presence within the palace.
Using her magic, she made her way to Lingjun's seemingly empty chamber. She called out for Chun Yao, but he remained unseen. Just as she began to despair, thinking he was deliberately avoiding her, Chun Yao subtly used his magic on a mirror, drawing her attention. Through the mirror, they were able to connect. Chun Yao revealed he had been poisoned, his spiritual power sealed, and that Lingjun was, in fact, a devil.
He also implicated Lingjun in Bai Shan's death. As Han Sheng had just entered the mirror, Lingjun suddenly appeared, grabbing Chun Yao by the neck and silencing him. Han Sheng bravely intervened, pleading with Lingjun to spare Chun Yao's life in exchange for her hand in marriage. Lingjun accepted, his vengeful gaze fixed on Chun Yao as he declared that Chun Yao, the Immortal Spring Water, would bear witness to his beloved marrying his enemy on the morrow.
Meanwhile, after being rescued by Heng and given an antidote for the Cold Jade Worm, Shen Ci still insisted on returning to Xie Changye, convinced her deep love made any sacrifice worthwhile. Heng, however, revealed a shocking truth he had uncovered: Xie Changye's actions were part of an elaborate scheme to protect her.
Heng recounted overhearing Xie Changye instructing Xu Chengyi, a spy for Huai'an whom Xie Changye had coerced into becoming his informant by threatening his family after discovering Xu Chengyi's attempt to frame Shen Ci with Huai'an's hairpin. Xie Changye then ordered Xu Chengyi to arrange for Shen Ci's rescue via Heng, but with strict instructions that Shen Ci should never learn the truth of his protective intentions.
Xie Changye wanted her to believe he was cruel, to foster hatred in her, so she would live, free from the dangerous path he had to walk to secure his throne and country. Chun Yao, reflecting on his poisoning, surmised that Ling Po had likely placed the poisonous worm within Han Sheng, knowing their intertwined spiritual fates would effectively control him without his direct awareness.
He realized that expelling the worm from Han Sheng's body would break his own spiritual seal. He decided he would have to convey this critical information to Han Sheng during their wedding ceremony to ensure their mutual salvation. The following day, two weddings were set to take place. At Lingjun's palace, a bound Chun Yao desperately tried to signal Han Sheng about the poison as she was announced as Princess Xie Changwan.
Lingjun, sensing Chun Yao's attempts, quickly pulled Han Sheng to proceed with the ceremonial bows. Concurrently, Xie Changye's wedding to Princess Nie Huai'an was also announced. To his astonishment, the bride led into the hall was not Huai'an, but Shen Ci. Xie Changye was visibly flustered, realizing her presence had disrupted his meticulously laid plans. Shen Ci, however, stood firm, declaring her unwavering devotion: "Your A'Ci is back. I've told you, I'll go wherever you go.
Even if it's an abyss, I'll still be with you without hesitation." She added that with her wedding to him, she had no regrets, even if it meant death. Xie Changye, now resigned, simply stated they would not die. The ceremonies proceeded, sealing an alliance between the kingdoms and promising peace.
