Resumen del episodio 40 (final) de Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos
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Chai Zhenzhen was injured while saving Jinzhan, and Jinzhan, deeply grateful, gave her healing powder. With this gesture, their past misunderstandings were forgotten. Meanwhile, Li Huaijin issued strict orders for all palace gates to be heavily guarded. He commanded that once the officials attending the coronation entered, the gates were to be sealed, allowing no one else in. At this crucial moment, Jinzhan arrived at the Princess Mansion, carrying wine to see Li Huaijin.
Yueying was startled to see Jinzhan alive and rushed to check her wrist, only to be rebuked by Li Huaijin. Jinzhan inquired if the coronation ceremony was truly necessary. Li Huaijin explained that Jiang Shao, as the late emperor's son, was entitled to the throne and more suitable for the position. Jinzhan expressed her sorrow at how the people around her had changed and become so unfamiliar, lamenting if power was so captivating.
She declared that their paths diverged, and after finishing the wine, they would be strangers. As she departed, Jinzhan warned Li Huaijin to consider the consequences of his actions, stating that fate would take its toll on any evil spirit. Li Huaijin softly called her name as she left. The day of the coronation arrived. Jiang Shao, adorned in imperial robes and a crown, entered the grand hall amidst a crowd of courtiers.
Su, a prominent official, vocally denounced Jiang Shao as a "thief of the throne" but was swiftly dragged away by guards. A eunuch then read the imperial edict, proclaiming Jiang Shao as the new emperor, and the assembled officials knelt in homage. Jiang Shao graciously bade them to rise. Li Huaijin then stepped forward, announcing he possessed the true imperial edict and wished to present it to His Majesty. However, when he unfurled the scroll, it was blank.
In a flashback, it was revealed that the previous night, Jiang Shao had confided in Jinzhan that the coronation was imminent, but the true imperial edict remained unfound. Their plan would be ruined if it wasn't recovered by the next day. Jinzhan had then offered to steal it from Li Huaijin during the ceremony, certain he would carry it with him.
Back in the present, a stunned Li Huaijin, realizing Jinzhan must have swapped the edicts when she was at his mansion, quickly altered his stance. He first referenced the late emperor's original wish for the Xue family to inherit the empire but then swiftly pledged his unwavering loyalty to Jiang Shao for a unified and peaceful nation.
Another flashback showed Li Fang previously trying to test Jiang Shao by falsely claiming the late emperor wished for him to usurp the throne. Jiang Shao had vehemently rejected this, accusing Li Fang of treason and vowing to sever ties. Li Fang then apologized, admitting his deception was merely a test of Jiang Shao's character, which he greatly admired. He then disclosed the existence of a secret imperial edict.
This edict, initially held by Princess Royal, had eventually fallen into Li Huaijin's hands. Li Fang knew of it because Yueying had mentioned it while attempting to silence him. The true edict explicitly named Xue Rong as the successor to the throne to ensure stability and unequivocally forbade Jiang Shao, as prince, from inheriting the imperial title.
Back in the present, Jiang Shao praised Li Huaijin as a good brother and aide, expressing his wish for them to work hand-in-hand to usher in a new era of prosperity. Suddenly, a voice outside the hall announced the arrival of "His Majesty!" To everyone's astonishment, Xue Rong appeared, accompanied by Prince Wei, Yuzhan, and Jinzhan, escorted by Tianxiong soldiers.
A flashback revealed that Xue Rong's earlier "assassination" in the bamboo forest had been a meticulously planned deception, orchestrated with the help of Master Lu to create the illusion of his death. Returning to the present, Xue Rong directly confronted Jiang Shao and Li Huaijin, accusing them of plotting his assassination during his military campaign.
Jiang Shao, in a fit of rage, demanded to know why Xue Rong was still alive and ordered Li Huaijin to summon all Imperial Guards, asserting that Xue Rong's army was outside and unable to resist them. He even suggested killing everyone present to conceal their treason. However, Xue Rong calmly countered that Wang Hai, Li Huaijin’s trusted confidant, had already been brought to justice, implying that Li Huaijin no longer commanded the loyalty of the palace guards.
Jiang Shao defiantly proclaimed himself the late emperor's rightful son and orthodox heir, insisting the throne was his by right, and threatened to issue a decree for his loyalists to rally. Xue Rong then produced the true imperial edict. He read it aloud, revealing the late emperor's profound admiration for Xue Rong, who was praised for his wisdom and designated as the rightful successor.
The edict explicitly stated that the emperor's own son (Jiang Shao) lacked the necessary virtue and merit to rule, urging him to live a quiet life, and warned that any who defied this decree would face the opposition of all. After reading the edict, Xue Rong declared Jiang Shao and Li Huaijin traitors, deserving of death. A flashback showed Xue Rong and Jiang Shao in a secret meeting, devising this elaborate plan.
Jiang Shao had proposed feigning his own betrayal and ascension to the throne, only for Xue Rong to reveal the true edict and "execute" him as a traitor. Jiang Shao emphasized that this sacrifice was for the greater good of Lingyang, to bring peace and order to the realm. He urged Xue Rong to be decisive, as an emperor must. Back in the present, Xue Rong, with a heavy heart, stabbed Jiang Shao.
Jinzhan, distraught, rushed to Jiang Shao, questioning Xue Rong why he had killed him when their plan was supposedly complete. She expressed her confusion, stating that Jiang Shao was not the man she knew, a man of integrity with no ambition for the throne, and she had a feeling he was hiding something. Jiang Shao, struggling, confessed that the entire event had been a carefully orchestrated plan between him and Xue Rong.
Seeing his plan crumble and himself cornered, Li Huaijin desperately seized Jinzhan, holding a sword to her throat, demanding passage to escape. Xue Rong, fearing for Jinzhan's life, ordered his soldiers to retreat and immediately instructed Mr. Fu to seal all palace gates and initiate a thorough search for Li Huaijin. Yuzhan, witnessing the unfolding drama, expressed her deep concern for Jinzhan's safety. In a secluded room, Li Huaijin confronted Jinzhan, his voice filled with despair.
He couldn't comprehend why she loved Jiang Shao after knowing him for just a glimpse, while his own decades of devoted love had meant nothing. He confessed that his life was ending today and implored her to die with him so he wouldn't be alone. Jinzhan bravely told him that even if she died, her soul would follow Jiang Shao.
She pleaded with him to surrender, reminding him of their long friendship and assuring him that she still cared for him as a friend. She urged him to let go of the past and his obsession with her, as she would never wait for him. Distraught, Li Huaijin told her to leave. Jinzhan, in a final attempt to save him, offered to return with him and beg Yuzhan and Xue Rong for leniency.
Li Huaijin, moved by her offer, stated that to hear her advocate for him made his death without regret. He confessed that despite his initial desire, he couldn't bring himself to kill her. He wished never to see her again in the next life, then tragically committed suicide in front of her. Moments later, Yueying rushed into the room, horrified to find Li Huaijin's lifeless body.
Overwhelmed with grief, she blamed Princess Royal for not steadfastly supporting Li Huaijin's bid for the throne. She then revealed a long-held secret: fifteen years prior, Princess Royal had discovered that the late emperor had an illegitimate child living among the common people. She sought to bring the child to the capital, but Jiang Shunying, the child's mother, had chosen to jump into a river with the baby rather than relinquish him.
Believing that nothing mattered anymore, Yueying took her own life with a dagger, collapsing onto Li Huaijin's body. Later, Xue Rong, addressing the court, pardoned the officials who had been coerced by Jiang Shao and Li Huaijin, but sternly warned them against discussing the day's events ever again. Three days later, Jiang Shao finally awakened from his coma.
It was revealed that his "death" had been a crucial part of the plan, made possible because his heart was naturally located on the right side of his chest, a secret only Xue Rong knew. Jiang Shao apologized to Jinzhan for keeping her in the dark, explaining the immense danger of the scheme. Jinzhan, though relieved, made him promise never to hide anything from her again, a vow he readily made.
Prince Wei Fu Yanxin prepared to return to his hometown of Chenzhou. Jinzhan affectionately saw him off, asking him to send a letter every three days. He thanked her for her quick thinking at Daqing Hall, which had bought enough time for Jinzhan to save Su. Chai Zhenzhen, feeling a void after Prince Wei's departure, decided to embark on her own journey to explore the world and discover her true calling, much like Jiang Shao once did.
She departed without informing her brother, Xue Rong, because she preferred to avoid a tearful farewell. Jinzhan and Jiang Shao saw her off, sharing a heartfelt embrace before Chai Zhenzhen set out. Jinzhan even offered her a dagger for protection, but Chai Zhenzhen urged her to keep it for her own future adventures. Princess Shou An continued her secluded life of prayer and meditation, unwilling to see anyone.
Yet, Zhang Yongyao remained steadfast, waiting patiently outside her door every day, bringing her favorite persimmons. Shou An, in her solitude, mused that if two people were fated to be together, they would eventually reunite; if not, even constant companionship would only lead to mutual suffering. Finally, Xue Rong and Yuzhan came to bid farewell to Jiang Shao and Jinzhan. Xue Rong expressed his remorse that Jiang Shao's name would be forever marked in history with an unflattering stain.
Jiang Shao, however, dismissed this, stating that he cared not for external opinions and was content to roam the world with his beloved Jinzhan. Yuzhan told Jinzhan to cherish her simple love for Jiang Shao, to which Jinzhan promised to write letters from every new place they visited and send back interesting findings.
Xue Rong then gave Jiang Shao an arrowhead, telling him that if he ever faced trouble, he could send a message to Longyin Lane in the capital, and Xue Rong would appear. Later, Yuzhan noticed the sky hinting at snow and suggested to Xue Rong that they go boating on the lake to admire the coming snowfall.
Xue Rong, recalling their past promise to watch the snow together once her illness was cured, gently reminded her that the Imperial Hospital was still searching for ancient remedies. He vowed to accompany her for a lifetime of snow-watching, regardless of her health. Yuzhan, her eyes filled with tears, offered Xue Rong a cup of wine to warm himself, wishing for them to enjoy countless snowfalls together.
She urged him to care for himself and to be a wise and respected emperor for all the people, not just for her. She revealed that she was leaving and that she would become the brightest star in the sky, watching over him. She regretted that they wouldn't get to see the first snow together. Xue Rong, realizing she had drugged his wine, soon fell unconscious. When he awoke, Yuzhan was gone. He knelt on the boat, distraught, calling her name as snow began to fall, searching for his beloved in the vast, cold expanse.
