Resumen del episodio 10 de Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos
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On their wedding night, Empress Jinzhan refused to let Emperor Xue Rong sleep on the bed with her, insisting he sleep on a chair instead. She asked him if he liked her older sister, Yuzhan, to which he confessed he loved Yuzhan even in his dreams. Later that night, Stewardess Song arrived to listen outside their chamber.
The next morning, Jinzhan, still frustrated, expressed her desire to find Xue Rong, but her maid explained that he had been called away before dawn to handle state affairs. Feeling trapped and bored within the palace, Jinzhan wanted to wear her martial arts costume and go to the garrison for training. However, Stewardess Song informed her that as it was her first day in charge of the harem, she had no leisure to leave.
Stewardess Song then presented Jinzhan with numerous account books, emphasizing that the palace rules, passed down through generations, could not be broken by anyone, not even the Emperor. When Jinzhan's maid, Qingge, failed to act according to protocol, Stewardess Song ordered Qingge to be sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for discipline, prompting Jinzhan to reluctantly return to her duties and manage the palace affairs.
To ensure Jinzhan stayed focused, Stewardess Song even used a special incense, stating it would burn for two hours, but secretly placed the actual timer incense outside, making Jinzhan's attempts to speed up the process futile. Later that evening, Stewardess Song was once again listening outside Jinzhan's chamber. Jinzhan complained to Xue Rong about Stewardess Song's demanding nature, forcing her to review documents.
She recounted how Stewardess Song had even brought a physician when Jinzhan feigned illness, only to be disappointed when Jinzhan wasn't found to be pregnant. Jinzhan found Stewardess Song's constant supervision and insistence on traditional remedies unbearable and requested Xue Rong to transfer her. Xue Rong, however, defended Stewardess Song, explaining that she was a trusted aide of his late mother and was appointed by his late father.
He described her as honest and diligent, a role model for the harem, and believed that without her, Jinzhan would have brought chaos to the palace. He felt Stewardess Song was necessary to help Jinzhan temper her impulsive nature. Feeling unsupported, Jinzhan lamented that her sister, Yuzhan, was much better suited for such administrative tasks. Xue Rong, hearing Yuzhan’s name, quickly changed the topic and urged Jinzhan to sleep.
Meanwhile, Yuzhan was at the Fu family residence, overseeing the sorting of gifts that nobles had sent, hoping to curry favor now that Jinzhan was Empress. She instructed her maid to send some valuable paintings and calligraphy, items Xue Rong was known to appreciate, to the palace. Her maid then suggested they visit the Lantern Festival to buy a lantern for Jinzhan, knowing Jinzhan would be upset about missing it.
Back in the palace, Jinzhan defiantly began training the palace maids in martial arts, aiming to form a formidable female guard. Her glee was short-lived when Stewardess Song intervened, declaring that these maids had violated palace rules and rituals. She had them sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for re-education, informing Jinzhan that any attempts to defy ancestral rules would require an imperial edict and review by the Imperial Court, effectively stifling Jinzhan's efforts to express her free spirit.
Observing Jinzhan's continued clashes with Stewardess Song, Xue Rong found himself troubled. He called Jiang Shao, acknowledging Jiang Shao's affection for Jinzhan and expressing his intent to eventually find a way to replace Jinzhan as Empress. He asked Jiang Shao to counsel Jinzhan to behave more responsibly. To give Jinzhan a temporary reprieve and hopefully calm her down, Xue Rong arranged for Jiang Shao to secretly take her out of Ciming Palace to enjoy the Lantern Festival that very night.
Jiang Shao, delighted, asked if Xue Rong would join them, but Xue Rong, calling them both "nitwitted" for their carefree ways, declined, citing his duty to state affairs. Jinzhan was overjoyed to see Jiang Shao, and they ventured into the bustling Lantern Festival. Amidst the crowd, Yuzhan spotted Jinzhan and Jiang Shao holding hands, disapproving of Jinzhan's reckless behavior and attempting to follow them, but lost them in the throng.
Jiang Shao informed Jinzhan that Xue Rong had indeed discussed dethroning her, but the proposal was rejected due to strict protocols, and Xue Rong felt the timing wasn't right. He advised Jinzhan to remain calm and fulfill her role as Empress until a more opportune moment arose. Jinzhan, initially upset, was touched when Jiang Shao presented her with a handmade comb, explaining he learned to make it hoping it would unite lovers.
Jinzhan, who had just bought a similar comb, discarded it in favor of his heartfelt gift. They mused about when Jinzhan could escape her title. Meanwhile, Xue Rong, disguised in a "Devil" mask, spotted Yuzhan and dramatically pulled her into his sedan chair, holding her close. He spoke of a play where a high-powered man felt helpless and wished for a woman to let go of her regrets and accept him, implicitly inviting Yuzhan to embrace their destined relationship.
Yuzhan recognized him and responded thoughtfully, stating that while plays are for entertainment, she wished to live for herself. She desired a pure love, not one entangled in "interest and calculation," and believed that "time will tell" if their connection truly constituted love. Later that evening, after their separate adventures, Jinzhan and Jiang Shao agreed to meet at Mount Bo for a sunrise viewing in two days.
Jiang Shao explained to Jinzhan that Xue Rong, seeing their carefree spirit, admired them and pledged to protect their happiness, urging Jinzhan to be mindful of the Emperor's position. They sealed their plan to meet with a "life and death appointment." Eagerly anticipating their meeting, Jinzhan, unable to sleep, set out for Mount Bo two hours early. She waited through the night, but Jiang Shao never arrived. Disheartened and angry, she declared she no longer trusted him.
She left a letter for Xue Rong, informing him that she had left the capital an hour ago to find Jiang Shao in Dingzhou. She then went to Jiang Shao's mansion in Dingzhou, only to find workers moving out his belongings. They informed her that Jiang Shao had gambled away his family fortune at a casino and was "in trouble." Jinzhan was dismayed, realizing Jiang Shao had broken their promise for gambling.
Shortly after, Stewardess Song arrived to remind Xue Rong of the traditional palace banquet scheduled in five days, where the Princess Royal and other noblewomen would formally greet the new Empress. A concerned eunuch worried about the banquet given Jinzhan's disappearance. Xue Rong then connected Jinzhan's absence to another royal obligation: attending Madam Jin's birthday in Zhaozhou, a tradition for the late Emperor that he now couldn't uphold.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, he dispatched Qingge to the Fu family to inform Prince Wei and Yuzhan about Jinzhan's flight and seek their counsel. Upon receiving the news from Qingge, Prince Wei was furious, fearing that Jinzhan’s reckless act would bring disaster upon the Fu family, beyond even the Emperor's ability to protect them. He also angrily questioned Jiang Shao’s involvement. Yuzhan stepped forward, promising to find a solution.
She met with Xue Rong and acknowledged his concerns about protecting Prince Wei if the Empress failed to appear for the banquet. Yuzhan then recounted the tale of the late Emperor, who, saved by Madam Jin in Zhaozhou during wartime, had made an annual tradition of discreetly visiting her for her birthday. She suggested Xue Rong continue this tradition, proposing a "substitute" plan: she would impersonate Jinzhan and accompany Xue Rong on the trip to Zhaozhou.
This would serve to distract attention from Jinzhan's absence, provide time to find her, and avert the impending palace banquet. Xue Rong praised her ingenuity, although Yuzhan subtly implied that he had cleverly guided her to this solution, making it seem as though she had independently devised it. She conceded that with the Fu family's fate at stake, she had no other choice. Meanwhile, in Dingzhou, Jiang Shao, having lost everything overnight, was still at the casino. Despite his misfortune, he borrowed 1,000 coins at a hefty monthly interest rate, placing his last bet on "Big," hoping for a desperate turnaround.
