Resumen del episodio 26 de Swords into Plowshares
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After Qian Hongzuo passed away, Qian Hongzong was ordered to succeed to the throne, and the atmosphere in the imperial court became subtle. The veteran general Hu Jinsi, though outwardly submissive, took the lead in performing the ritual of urging accession, giving the new monarch a show of force in his capacity as an elder statesman, putting him in a passive position.
As a result, a rift formed between the monarch and his subjects; though not broken, it was deeply ingrained, and this animosity was thoroughly established. In Bianliang, the Central Plains, Zhao Kuangyin visited Liu Chengxun's residence on behalf of the Guo family, where he happened to be encountered by the second prince, Liu Chengyou. Liu Chengxun had campaigned with his father since childhood and was quite popular in the army.
He admired Zhao Kuangyin's combined wisdom and bravery, and immediately offered him the important post of Provincial Commander-in-chief. Zhao Hongyin was very pleased upon hearing this, but Zhao Kuangyin remained cautious. That night, Liu Chengxun suddenly passed away, which greatly surprised Zhao Kuangyin. At the funeral of the Prince of Wei, Liu Zhiyuan and Empress Li Sanniang attended personally, utterly heartbroken.
Liu Chengyou, following Li Ye's method, deliberately staged a dramatic display of grief to the point of fainting in front of the mourning hall. However, the Emperor and Empress both knew that this son was deeply cunning; his talent and character were far inferior to Liu Chengxun, and only his political maneuvering skills were proficient.
Feng Dao closed his door and beat his chest in anguish, not only lamenting the early demise of the wise prince but also foreseeing the impending collapse of the imperial court. With the crown prince now deceased, Liu Chengyou became the sole heir and began secretly building his own power. Liu Zhiyuan, heartbroken by the loss of his beloved son, fell ill and realized his time was short.
He summoned his ministers to his sickbed, intending to recall his brother Liu Chong to the capital to govern. However, the ministers, led by Li Ye and others, strenuously advised against it, advocating instead for the enthronement of Liu Chengyou. Liu Zhiyuan, unable to resist, had no choice but to promote Liu Chengyou to crown prince. After everyone left, Li Sanniang stayed by her husband's sickbed, lamenting that the throne was like a murderous blade, a burning fire.
She couldn't help but long for the humble life they lived in Taiyuan in earlier days; though not as prominent as today, their family lived a stable and comfortable life. Meanwhile, Qian Hongchu decided to marry Sun Taizhen. The wedding was not held in the bustling capital city but in a fishing village in Zhang'an Port, Taizhou, keeping everything low-key and simple.
Cui Renji, Ge Qiang, and others accompanied the groom's party, but Shen Yin remained engrossed in official duties and was not present. Sun Chengyou felt his elder sister was being wronged, disliking the wedding's overly hasty nature. However, Sun Taizhen was remarkably clear-headed; compared to having once seen people resorting to cannibalism and corpses strewn across the land, being able to enter into a marriage contract with her beloved was already a blessing.
She knew her mother did not want her to repeat the mistake of marrying a scoundrel, but if Qian Hongchu were to fail her in the future, she wouldn't need others to seek justice for her; she would deal with her own husband herself. Just as the simple ceremony was underway, three warships suddenly sailed in from the sea, their banners flying, unmistakably bearing the flag of Huanglong Island.
Everyone was initially alarmed, thinking the Yu family was displeased with the marriage and had come to seize people. Only when the ships docked did Madam Yu emerge in full attire; she had not come to lay blame, but rather, accompanied by Yu Wenxiu, to personally send off their daughter. Qian Hongchu breathed a sigh of relief, then, with Sun Taizhen, knelt at the port to bow to heaven and earth and toast the elders.
The two parties looked at each other across the sea. Yu Wenxiu loudly exhorted the newlyweds to love each other deeply and remain united until old age. Madam Yu, on the other hand, took out a sheet of paper already filled with writing and, with the sea breeze, clearly read out, word by word, various instructions and teachings for her daughter.
These were experiences and wisdom about managing a household, interacting with the world, and conducting oneself – the firmest armor a mother could give her daughter. Sun Taizhen, shedding tears, bowed in gratitude, wishing her mother a long life. Qian Hongchu, beside her, also solemnly promised to treat his wife kindly throughout his life. The warships lined up in the bay, like an escort and a ceremonial guard.
This wedding, blending the simplicity of a fishing village with the grandeur of the sea, not only avoided the political maelstrom of the capital but also announced the birth of a new family in a powerful way.
