Court Lady Episode 54 Recap
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Fu Rou discovered a sachet she had embroidered for Sheng Chumu outside her door, now stained with dried blood. Overwhelmed, she confronted Prince Zhou, demanding to know what had happened to Sheng Chumu. Prince Zhou claimed ignorance, but Fu Rou, enraged, slapped him and ordered him to leave. Following this, Prince Zhou issued an order for General Feng to temporarily take command of the Baiqi Cavalry.
One general protested, stating that without the Emperor's imperial decree, no one could replace Sheng Chumu, but another dismissed the concern, calling the Baiqi elites "unruly and useless" and asserting the need for reform. Meanwhile, Sheng Chuling, imprisoned, overheard news of Princess Xin Nan and his brother's deaths, plunging him into despair as he lamented his inability to avenge them.
Desperate for information, Fu Rou sought out Yan Zifang, who advised her against knowing the truth, suggesting it would only cause more pain, and urged her to consider Prince Zhou instead. Unable to gain any insights, Fu Rou left and visited the ailing Wei Song, where she encountered Attendant Huang. She asked him to keep an eye out for anything suspicious, a request he agreed to, despite complaining about Eunuch Cao's overbearing attitude.
Later that night, Attendant Huang saw Eunuch Cao and a suspicious stranger acting furtively. Upon learning this, Fu Rou sought out the Master of Seal. To prevent Eunuch Cao from seizing the imperial seal, the Master of Seal entrusted it to Fu Rou for protection, trusting her judgment due to the Late Empress's faith.
Soon after, Eunuch Cao attempted to coerce the Master of Seal into stamping an edict, but the Master of Seal steadfastly refused, citing the lack of imperial consent. Enraged, Eunuch Cao ordered his men to seize the Master of Seal and search for the seal. They found its container but not the seal itself, and learned Fu Rou had been there earlier. Fu Rou, now responsible for protecting the seal, tried to evade the imperial guards.
Spotting imperial guards searching Concubine Qiao's residence, Fu Rou became worried. She had previously arranged Xin Nan's fake death and hidden her with Concubine Qiao. Inside, Xin Nan, despite being in hiding, was eating openly, prompting Concubine Qiao to remind her of her precarious situation. Xin Nan calmly stated that Concubine Qiao was already an enemy of Consort Yan for harboring her.
To protect Xin Nan, Fu Rou deliberately revealed herself, diverting Eunuch Yu and his guards from Concubine Qiao's home. Concubine Qiao then quickly released Xin Nan, who expressed concern for Fu Rou's safety. Eunuch Yu apprehended Fu Rou but, finding no imperial seal, had her imprisoned. While imprisoned, Fu Rou saw Yang Bai and desperately asked him to alert the Duke of Lu State. Yang Bai was hesitant, doubting the Duke would believe him.
Fu Rou, presenting this as an opportunity for him to become a hero, revealed the imperial seal's hiding place: under a large pomegranate tree near Huxin Pavilion. Yang Bai immediately reported this to Eunuch Cao, revealing his true motives—a deep-seated hatred for the Late Empress, who had ordered his brother's death, driving him to support Prince Zhou as a form of revenge. Fu Rou was deeply disappointed by his betrayal.
Attendant Huang, appearing at her window, urged her not to give up, reminding her of Sheng Chumu's saying about utilizing everything, even people, to their fullest potential in battle. Meanwhile, Consort Yan, now in control of the palace, attempted to starve the Crown Prince and Prince Han in prison, offering them only meager rations to sow discord. The two princes feigned a fight, then overpowered and killed their jailer to escape.
Prince Han initially yearned for a hearty meal at the Bureau of Catering, but the Crown Prince prioritized visiting their ailing father, the Emperor. They successfully evaded their pursuers and arrived at Ganlu Hall, where they found the Emperor unconscious. Having survived his fall from the cliff, Sheng Chumu found Sheng Chuling, who was overjoyed to see him alive. Sheng Chuling spoke of avenging Xin Nan, but Sheng Chumu revealed that Xin Nan was still alive.
They then went to the Imperial Garden to gather the Baiqi army, preparing to infiltrate the palace and eliminate the traitors. Sheng Chumu reminded his brother of the Emperor's foresight in allowing the Baiqi to train in the strategically vital Imperial Garden for such critical moments. Back in the palace, Eunuch Yu planned to assassinate the Emperor and frame Prince Zhou. Consort Yan, however, secretly gave Prince Zhou an antidote and urged him to save the Emperor.
She revealed Eunuch Yu's true intentions: to make Prince Zhou a puppet bearing all blame, emphasizing that saving the Emperor was his only viable path. Prince Zhou, seemingly compliant, agreed to lead the Emperor's "last journey." At Ganlu Hall, he unexpectedly drew his sword and killed his imperial guard escorts. The Crown Prince and Prince Han emerged from hiding to assist him, having heard Prince Zhou declare his intent to protect their father.
The three princes then carried the Emperor and fled, pursued by more imperial guards. A servant falsely reported to Consort Yan that Prince Zhou had "gone mad" and was killed by the guards. Distraught, Consort Yan, believing her son was dead, pleaded with Eunuch Yu to spare Prince Zhou.
Ignoring her pleas, Eunuch Yu violently strangled her to death, expressing years of resentment against her and Prince Zhou for their perceived mistreatment and for denying him the power and glory he felt entitled to. The three princes, carrying the Emperor, valiantly fought off their pursuers. The Emperor regained consciousness, and Prince Han suggested they head to Xuanwu Gate. Just as they were about to be overwhelmed, Sheng Chumu and the Baiqi army arrived, saving them.
Sheng Chumu was then informed by a captured eunuch that Prime Minister Fang and other ministers were trapped in the Great Hall, facing imminent execution by the traitors. Sheng Chumu immediately assigned Zong Jianxiu to protect the Emperor, then, accompanied by Ye Qiulang and Sheng Chuling, rushed to rescue the imperial officials.
