Court Lady Episode 29 Recap, Plot

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Prince Liang arrested General Cao Yuan and also took his attractive concubines, intending to question one of them personally. Prince Zhou received Cao Yuan's confession, which admitted to conflict with Lu Qi but vehemently denied leaking the route. Prince Zhou found it suspicious, as Cao Yuan was a descendant of a meritorious official with no apparent motive to collude with rebels over a minor issue. He ordered further investigations into Lu Qi and the Dacang Mountain guards to avoid partiality.

Consort Yan visited Prince Zhou, advised him to forget Fu Rou, who she referred to as Division Chief Fu, and take care of his health, noticing he still wore a robe that reminded him of her. Prince Zhou agreed to change his clothes. Sheng Chumu, working as a waiter at the Shun Fu Tavern to pay off a debt, got into a conflict with rude customers, calling themselves the "three overlords," because he refused to lower his head and bow.

A fight broke out. The tavern owner, tired of Sheng Chumu's antics, eventually let him go without requiring him to work off his debt. Fu Rou suggested making money through embroidery, but Sheng Chumu refused, unwilling to let her suffer. Instead, he took her to hunt wild game. After cooking some wild game, they encountered an old man and his mute granddaughter, refugees from Lion Mountain. Fu Rou, feeling compassionate, gave all their food to the pair.

The old man recounted the horrors of bandits in Lion Mountain, who robbed crops, livestock, and kidnapped women, including his daughter-in-law. He criticized the local officials as "incapable," stating they falsely reported suppressing the bandits for promotion, only for the bandits to return even more ferociously. Sheng Chumu, frustrated, exclaimed that if he had an army, he would eliminate them.

The old man then praised Sheng Chumu's father, Sheng Xiaojing, as a "great hero" who could easily defeat bad guys with his long spear, but sadly, as a high official now, he likely wouldn't return to fight bandits. That night, Sheng Chumu had a nightmare, calling out for his father. Fu Rou, seeing his distress, suggested they return home, but Sheng Chumu, having made a firm decision, insisted on continuing their journey and asked her not to give up either.

Lu Qi remained in a coma. Fu Yin, dissolving the last precious dose of medicine for him, accidentally lost it when Moli bumped into her. With a bleeding hand, Fu Yin sat by Lu Qi's side, admitting her initial "ill intentions" but now sincerely wishing for his recovery, asking him to "open your eyes to look at me." The next morning, she awoke to find Lu Qi grasping her hand, a sign of consciousness.

Joyfully, she sent Moli to fetch the Imperial Physician Zhang. Physician Zhang confirmed to Lu Yunj that Lu Qi was out of danger and would recover with proper rest, announcing "great joy." As Fu Yin sighed in relief, she suddenly fainted. Physician Zhang then examined her and happily announced another "great joy": Fu Yin was pregnant. Lu Yunj was overjoyed at the prospect of a grandson, believing Lu Hanxing's upcoming wedding was bringing "consecutive joyful events."

He immediately ordered lavish preparations for Lu Hanxing's wedding, sparing no expense. Lu Qi, upon hearing the news of Fu Yin's pregnancy, was also "very happy." Once Lu Yunj and Lu Qi were alone, Lu Qi, stating the matter "cannot wait," revealed that Lu Hanxing had colluded with Hong Yide, leaking their return route to Chang'an. Lu Yunj summoned Lu Hanxing, who was trying on his wedding robes.

Upon seeing Lu Qi awake, Lu Hanxing expressed shock and dismay before offering congratulations. Enraged, Lu Yunj branded him a "bastard" and "white-eyed wolf," accusing him of being "vicious" enough to murder his own brother for inheritance. He drew his sword, declaring he would see if Lu Hanxing's "heart is rotten to the core." Lu Hanxing desperately begged for mercy, claiming Hong Yide had forced him and he was "momentarily muddled," even appealing to Lu Qi for help.

Just then, an attendant announced the arrival of Lu Hanxing's mother, the Second Old Madam. Lu Hanxing pleaded for mercy in his mother's name. Furious at his "useless" nephew, Lu Yunj ordered his mouth stuffed, tied him up, and sent him to the backyard, then went to greet his sister-in-law. Lu Yunj fabricated stories to the Second Old Madam about Lu Hanxing being on military duty out of town at General Xiao's orders.

He then planned to bring Lu Hanxing to her after dinner, intending to punish the "little bastard" later. However, Lu Hanxing managed to escape confinement. Sheng Chumu, returning from hunting, discovered Fu Rou bathing in a lake. He was captivated, but she shyly asked him to bring her clothes without peeking. While retrieving her clothes, he found Yan Zifang's longevity lock, sparking his suspicion about her escape from Dacang Mountain, though he didn't confront her directly.

As they headed to sell the game in the city, corrupt officials claiming to act for "Prefect Cao" and "His Majesty" demanded a "hunting tax" for the wild ducks, threatening execution for "stealing from His Majesty." To avoid exposure, Sheng Chumu reluctantly surrendered the game.

Witnessing his humiliation, Fu Rou suggested they return to Chang'an, arguing that their hidden life was meaningless, caused their families worry, and stifled Sheng Chumu's ambitions, making him "wear out his ambitions" and "become someone else." She expressed regret for betraying their families and country, believing their current togetherness lacked purpose, and urged them to return bravely to face their challenges.

Sheng Chumu, however, misunderstood her words, believing her desire to return stemmed from her feelings for Yan Zifang, especially after seeing the longevity lock. He angrily threw the lock back at her, accusing her of lying about Dacang Mountain and refusing his touch, calling himself "stupid." He told her, "Don't follow me anymore. I don't want to see you anymore," and stormed off, but then secretly wondered why she didn't pursue him, regretting his harsh words.

As Fu Rou searched for him, she was accosted by Chen You. Sheng Chumu quickly reappeared to rescue her. When Chen You questioned his identity, Sheng Chumu, after glancing at a wanted poster for Hong Yide, boldly declared himself a "subordinate of the famous Hong Yide," which quickly intimidated Chen You into retreating.

Fu Rou apologized for hiding the truth about Dacang Mountain, but Sheng Chumu initially seemed dismissive, bringing up Yan Zifang as her childhood fiancé, Prince Zhou, and even Chen You, lamenting that he had "nothing" in comparison. Fu Rou tearfully apologized for lying. He accepted her apology, admitting he had also lied before, and they promised each other no more lies.

He playfully asked if she liked him, and she affirmed, "Among all the men in the world, I only like Sheng Chumu," before they shared a kiss. Fu Tao returned to Chang'an from Guangzhou to report to Lu Qi, only to be shocked to find his sister, Fu Yin, serving as Lu Qi's concubine. Fu Yin was equally surprised to see him. Lu Qi, noticing Fu Tao's gaze and considering Fu Yin's pregnancy, sent Fu Tao away.

Later, Fu Yin met with Fu Tao privately, revealing her true motive was to "avenge Mother" and explaining why she became Lu Qi's concubine. Fu Tao was distraught to learn she was pregnant with their enemy's child, accusing her of giving her body to Lu Qi, saying their mother would "die of anger," and urging her to come home, reminding her of Du Ning, who was searching for her.

Unbeknownst to them, Lu Hanxing, who had escaped, was hiding nearby and overheard their conversation, realizing their hidden agenda. When Lu family guards arrived searching for the escaped Lu Hanxing, Fu Yin skillfully sent them away. Fu Tao then discovered Lu Hanxing. Lu Hanxing, believing they were all in "the same boat," proposed cooperation against Lu Yunj, offering his knowledge of Lu Yunj's "real self" in exchange for their help in escaping.

Fu Yin adamantly refused, revealing to Fu Tao that Lu Hanxing had "set the fire that killed Mother." Enraged, Fu Tao attacked and stabbed Lu Hanxing. A wounded Lu Hanxing, in a desperate attempt to save himself, admitted to setting the fire but shifted the blame to Lu Qi, claiming Lu Qi, "the father of that bastard in your belly," was the true mastermind.

He revealed that their mother had discovered the Lu family was secretly shipping "treasures away to hide in their hometown," and Lu Qi had "dispatched me to kill to shut her up." He further implicated Lu Qi by stating that on the night of the fire, Lu Qi was deliberately drinking with Sheng Chumu, "diverting his attention" and "waiting for the fire to start."

Fu Yin, in shock and disbelief, repeatedly stabbed Lu Hanxing, killing him, calling him a "bastard" unworthy of a mother. Meanwhile, in the front hall, Lu Hanxing's mother thought she heard her son's cries, but Lu Yunj dismissed it as the sound of a phoenix-headed harp.

Fu Tao desperately urged Fu Yin to leave, but she, holding the bloodied dagger, threatened to take her own life if he didn't allow her to stay and "handle this" or "take my dead body with you." Fu Tao, heartbroken, eventually relented and left. Shortly after, Lu Yunj was informed of Lu Hanxing's death and excused himself from his sister-in-law. Lu Qi, after taking the dagger from a distraught Fu Yin, who vaguely claimed Lu Hanxing "suddenly rushed out. .

. and wanted to. . ." assured her he knew everything and told her not to be afraid. He then falsely confessed to Lu Yunj that he had killed Lu Hanxing because his nephew had escaped and tried to harm Fu Yin and "my child." Lu Yunj, in a fit of rage, called him "useless."

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