Resumen del episodio 16 de Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos
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Princess Royal convened with Li Fang, questioning his certainty about the late emperor's disapproval of Jiang Shao inheriting the throne. She suspected the late emperor had long known about Jiang Shao's existence and found her brother foolish for passing the throne to Xue Rong, an outsider, despite this knowledge. Li Fang insisted the late emperor must have had his reasons.
Princess Royal, however, was determined to help Jiang Shao reclaim the Xue family's land and planned to reveal his true identity to the world, challenging the current emperor's stability on the throne. Li Fang warned her against going against the late emperor's decree, which had been witnessed by all court officials, as it would be an act of sedition. Princess Royal dismissed his concerns, ordering Li Fang to watch as she proceeded.
She instructed her attendant to keep a close eye on Li Fang, believing he had been keeping Jiang Shao's identity a secret on the late emperor's orders. She reiterated her commitment to Jiang Shao, who she considered the last bloodline of the Xue family, and her resolve to help him regain the throne. Li Fang, under Princess Royal's surveillance, disguised himself as a vegetable seller to leave the palace.
He met with Wei Bin, Assistant Minister of Secretariat, explaining his inability to meet openly due to Princess Royal's constant watch. He had arranged for the Emperor to keep Wei Bin after court to avoid suspicion. Li Fang then entrusted the late emperor's posthumous edict to Wei Bin, emphasizing its danger if kept by himself, especially since Princess Royal now knew the youngest prince's identity.
He urged Wei Bin to fulfill the late emperor's wishes, preventing corrupt officials from ruining Lingyang, and asked if he knew what to do should he die. Wei Bin assured him he did. Shortly after, Wei Bin was pursued by assassins. He encountered Jiang Shao on the street, who recognized him from his time in the palace. Claiming urgency, Wei Bin asked Jiang Shao to deliver a "music score" to a friend at No. 3, Chunhua Lane in the west.
Jiang Shao agreed. On his way, Jiang Shao met General Feng Chi, who was patrolling and expressed happiness at Jiang Shao's return, mentioning his previous concern when Jiang Shao was removed from the guard. Jiang Shao mentioned his errand to Chunhua Lane, and they parted ways. Jiang Shao found the "music score" unusual, noting it was written on silk and appeared to contain a wooden block. He delivered the item to the person who answered the door at Chunhua Lane.
Unbeknownst to him, Yueying had arrived earlier, having killed the intended recipient and taken their place. As Jiang Shao departed, he noticed Feng Chi again, curiously wondering why the general hadn't walked with him earlier. Li Huaijin reported to the Emperor that Assistant Minister Wei Bin had died from falling off a startled horse on his way to the Care Home in the suburb.
The Emperor, surprised by the news, ordered Guo Fu to select suitable items from his private treasury to be sent to Wei Bin's family as a gesture of condolence. Meanwhile, Yueying brought the posthumous edict to Princess Royal. Upon seeing its content, Princess Royal immediately decided to burn it. Yueying quickly snatched it away, arguing it was crucial evidence for Jiang Shao's identity and should not be destroyed.
Princess Royal dismissed this, claiming other proof could be found, but the edict itself was too dangerous to keep. As Princess Royal proceeded to burn a document, Yueying revealed in an internal monologue that she had successfully swapped the real edict for a counterfeit. She observed Princess Royal's foolishness, believing Jiang Shao, a mere wanderer, was no match for Li Huaijin, and that the Xue family's throne rightfully belonged to Li Huaijin.
She intended for the real edict, the wooden block, to serve Li Huaijin's ambitions in the future. The Emperor, reflecting on his recent preoccupation with Jinzhan and Jiang Shao, lamented missing Shou An's illness, though he admitted secretly worrying about her. He expressed a desire to send Jinzhan out of the palace soon. Shou An then came to him, complaining that he hadn't yet sounded out Zhang Yongyao's feelings as promised.
The Emperor apologized for his busy schedule but assured her he had devised a plan to create an opportunity for them to grow closer. He dismissed Zhang Yongyao from his current task, instructing an eunuch to lead him along a specific path that would ensure a meeting with Shou An. The Emperor, hidden, urged Shou An to speak more to Zhang Yongyao, as she was shy.
Shou An managed to ask Zhang Yongyao to stand under the shelter to avoid the rain, for which he thanked her. They exchanged a few words about the weather. The Emperor, frustrated by Shou An's limited conversation, encouraged her to continue her efforts, believing Zhang Yongyao would eventually come to care for her. Shou An affirmed her belief that her kindness would win him over.
She later prepared and sent lunch for Zhang Yongyao, offering a variety of dishes to cater to his unknown preferences. Zhang Yongyao, however, remarked that Yuzhan's desserts were more to his liking. Jiang Shao, still pondering Feng Chi's suspicious behavior, focused on locating Wang Gongyang's residence. He was interrupted by Yueying's cries of "Thief!" and, at Princess Royal's request, apprehended the culprit. Princess Royal thanked him and offered a jade stone as a reward, which Jiang Shao politely declined.
Princess Royal then paused, recognizing the jade pendant Jiang Shao wore. She recounted a story from over twenty years ago, during Pengze's massacre of the Lingyang imperial family. She and her brother fled to Zhaozhou, where they were separated. A woman, surnamed Jiang, wearing a similar jade pendant, saved her from Pengze's soldiers. Jiang Shao asked if this "Sister Jiang" was Jiang Shunying from Taoxi Lane in Zhaozhou, revealing her to be his mother.
Princess Royal feigned shock and sorrow, learning that Jiang Shunying had passed away many years ago. She offered to treat Jiang Shao as her own family. Their conversation was abruptly interrupted by shouts of murder at Wang Gongyang's house on Jiancang Lane. Jiang Shao rushed there, confronting a masked assailant. After a struggle, the mask fell, revealing Feng Chi.
Jiang Shao, who had been searching for Wang Gongyang, initially mistook the masked figure for him and questioned Feng Chi about a connection related to fifteen years ago. Princess Royal arrived, stating she had already dispatched Imperial Guards and sealed the city gates, and asked Jiang Shao for the murderer's description. Jiang Shao identified Feng Chi as a general. Jiang Shao confronted Feng Chi, expressing his prior respect and desire for friendship, but now realizing their deeper, darker connection.
He directly asked if Feng Chi killed his mother. Feng Chi admitted guilt, stating he would welcome death by Shunying's son's sword if it meant meeting her in the afterlife. Jiang Shao accused Feng Chi of lying, claiming he killed witnesses to cover his tracks and save his own life. Feng Chi denied intending to kill Jiang Shao's mother, admitting he adored Shunying and only wished to protect her from her solitary struggles.
He claimed he misjudged her stubborn resolve, which led her to drown herself. Jiang Shao angrily called him a liar. Feng Chi then spoke philosophically about unrequited love and destiny, suggesting death might be his only release, and urged Jiang Shao to strike. Jiang Shao hesitated, but Princess Royal took his sword and fatally stabbed Feng Chi. Afterward, Princess Royal reflected that some truths are far from imagination, but one must resolve the past to move forward.
Yueying questioned the necessity of such extreme measures to conceal the truth. Princess Royal asserted that to earn Jiang Shao's trust, she had to directly address his deepest grievance. She was surprised that the plan had fulfilled the wishes of all three involved. Yueying noted that Jiang Shao would surely be grateful to Princess Royal for avenging his mother.
Princess Royal then stressed the immediate importance of finding solid evidence to confirm Jiang Shao's identity, and Yueying promised to thoroughly investigate Zhaozhou and Dingzhou, suggesting the evidence might even be on Jiang Shao himself. Princess Royal later visited Jiang Shao, offering to send maidservants to his home since he lived alone. Jiang Shao politely refused, stating his preference for living alone, arranging for a neighbor to help with cleaning, and eating out.
Princess Royal conceded but insisted he accept new, well-made clothes she brought and offered to send desserts daily if he liked them. Jiang Shao, overwhelmed by the day's events, declined the food, feeling as if a generation had passed in a single day. Princess Royal urged him to accept the desserts as a gesture of comfort for an old friend. She later observed that Jiang Shao had avenged Shunying and she could finally rest in peace.
She asked if only the jade pendant remained as a memento, to which Jiang Shao mentioned losing another personal item he had worn since childhood. Princess Royal advised him not to be too demanding of himself, reminding him that everyone faces their destiny and should not run from it. She expressed her relief at seeing him and asked him to remember her words. Jiang Shao returned to his duties in the Imperial Guards.
The Emperor, Xue Rong, gently admonished him for his unauthorized absence, which had caused Jinzhan to escape the palace and almost led to disaster. Jiang Shao apologized, acknowledging his mistake and declaring he would not see Jinzhan again until Xue Rong made proper arrangements for their relationship. Xue Rong called them both childish and reckless but assured Jiang Shao he would not dwell on past errors, expressing hope that their pure love could endure.
He asked if Jiang Shao had seen Jinzhan since returning to the capital, which Jiang Shao confirmed. Xue Rong mentioned Jinzhan had returned angrily and cried for no reason, concluding it must have been because of Jiang Shao. He inquired about their breakup, stating that if it was about Cao Han, he had already made it clear to Cao Han that only Yuzhan would be his empress.
Xue Rong encouraged Jiang Shao to believe that despite the unfavorable timing, if two people truly loved each other, their destiny was their own to forge. Later, Jinzhan's maid announced the Emperor's arrival. Jinzhan, surprised, asked why he was there. Xue Rong asked about her breakup with Jiang Shao. Jinzhan firmly stated she would not give up on Jiang Shao, regardless of his feelings.
Xue Rong assured her he knew Jiang Shao would not trifle with emotions, suggesting a misunderstanding that they would eventually resolve given their many future opportunities. Meanwhile, Zhang Yongyao was at a bookshop, inquiring about new scripts and Yuzhan's arrival. Shou An, having arrived there, greeted Zhang Yongyao and suggested he call her by her given name, but he insisted on maintaining formality. Zhang Yongyao expressed disappointment at not seeing Yuzhan and tried to leave, citing urgent matters.
Shou An stopped him, presenting him with desserts and books, explaining she had delivered them personally because she wanted to see him. Zhang Yongyao realized that all the previous gifts he thought were from Yuzhan had actually been from Shou An. Shou An, visibly upset by his misunderstanding, told him to simply pretend Yuzhan had sent them, then rushed away crying. An attendant noted Shou An's distress and suggested informing the Emperor.
Yuzhan, who was on her way to the bookshop, decided to return home after witnessing the scene. On her way back, Yuzhan encountered a commotion: two ragged individuals were being beaten for stealing steamed buns. They pleaded for help, explaining that a month prior, the Yellow River had burst its banks, and the Magistrate of Xingzhou, Wu Yang, instead of providing aid, had driven the victims out of the city to fend for themselves.
As the disaster worsened, he had covered it up by reporting a "victim riot." They had journeyed to the capital, begging Yuzhan to save the people of Xingzhou. Yuzhan reassured them that if their story was true, the Emperor would not let the magistrate go unpunished. She ordered her attendants to provide care for them and arrange their return home in a few days. Yuzhan then reported the grave situation to the Emperor.
He was enraged, questioning why none of his officials were aware of the Xingzhou disaster, which involved over ten thousand victims and widespread starvation. An official explained that previous reports stated the disaster was contained with fewer than a thousand victims, indicating a clear cover-up by Wu Yang. The Emperor declared he would personally travel to Xingzhou on the fifteenth of the month to deliver relief supplies, publicizing his edict to the populace.
He intended to see for himself whether Xingzhou could conceal the truth from him. Yuzhan visited Jinzhan, expressing her worry about the Emperor's upcoming trip, fearing that malicious individuals might exploit his absence. Jinzhan dismissed her concerns, praising the Emperor's bravery and luck, believing he would overcome any danger and bring good fortune to Xingzhou. Yuzhan persisted, suggesting that being outside the palace created opportunities for traitors.
Jinzhan then correctly identified Princess Royal as the "person" Yuzhan was referring to, expressing anger at the Emperor's excessive mercy. Stewardess Song arrived shortly after, offering desserts to Yuzhan. Jinzhan commented on Yuzhan's previous complaints about Stewardess Song, but Yuzhan suggested that having such a person to supervise Jinzhan was beneficial. Jinzhan's maid then excitedly informed her that Stewardess Song had granted permission for Jinzhan, as the Empress, to accompany the Emperor to Xingzhou for disaster relief.
This, she explained, would not only showcase the Emperor and Empress's affection but also bolster public morale and the Emperor's popularity. Jinzhan was delighted, agreeing with Yuzhan that Stewardess Song, despite her rigid demeanor, ultimately had a good heart.
