Resumen del episodio 15 de The Company
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Upon her return to Lin'an, Xia Zelan quietly made her way to the Guangling Residence. Her gaze fell upon Sun Zhixuan, stirring a deep-seated hatred within her. Yet, when Princess Yan Rong gracefully emerged, Xia Zelan felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. To confirm her burgeoning suspicions, she discreetly followed the Princess's carriage to a restaurant. There, she overheard that the Princess avoided duck, as it caused rashes due to a cold constitution, just like her own.
This observation solidified Xia Zelan's conviction: the Princess was indeed her long-lost flesh and blood. Xia Zelan later recounted how she discovered the full truth from a compassionate maid. Years ago, her child was not stillborn but was forcibly taken by the Old Prince to replace his own deceased infant, born to the former Madam of Guangling.
A flashback revealed Sun Zhixuan, then known as Xuan, attempting to dispose of Xia Zelan's newborn, only for the Prince to hear its cries and claim it as his own. Sun Zhixuan then opportunistically volunteered to raise the child, subsequently becoming the stepmadam. After bearing her own son, the Princess's uncle, Sun Zhixuan cruelly orchestrated the death of Xia Zelan's biological son not long after the Old Prince's passing. Princess Yan Rong was now Xia Zelan's sole surviving bloodline.
Because of this, Xia Zelan had lived in anonymity, pretending to be mute and working as a tea seller for the Guangling Residence, all to secretly watch over her granddaughter. Overwhelmed, Princess Yan Rong recognized Xia Zelan as her grandmother, expressing profound gratitude for the camellia tea and flowers she had received over the years.
Xia Zelan, in turn, expressed her regret for being unable to do more, but acknowledged that the Princess had given her the will to live, inspiring her to survive until she could witness her granddaughter's growth and wedding day. She desperately warned the Princess never to return to the Residence. Observing Xia Zelan's rapidly declining health, Lu Feng's anxiety grew.
He privately pleaded with Bi Zhi for assistance, and Su Beilu's intervention ultimately moved Bi Zhi to agree to help them escape the perilous situation. Despite her illness, Xia Zelan insisted they continue with their plans, urging Lu Feng to take Princess Yan Rong and leave, resigning herself to her "old body, worn and sick" fate.
Lu Feng gently reminded her that "one must have something to hold on to" in life, and the knowledge of someone caring for you makes life worthwhile. Lu Feng carefully helped Xia Zelan to a scenic spot by the river, a beautiful place she never knew existed near her home, which she mused might be a dream, like a place called "River of Oblivion" from Tianguang Market with its crimson leaves and an unfading sunset.
As they walked, Lu Feng softly reminisced about their time together in Tianguang Market. He recalled how she always smiled, even when facing separation, and how she valued their "Double Spring Buckle" as a symbol of a promise to grow old together. He recalled her past sentiment that their destined meeting and journey together was already a source of no regret, even if they were to eventually be far apart.
He then lovingly presented the Double Spring Buckle he had crafted for her, carefully placing it on her wrist, a gesture that visibly brought back memories for Xia Zelan, who softly uttered the lines associated with the buckles. Meanwhile, Su Beilu and Bi Zhi, discreetly disguised as a peddler and his companion, gathered information in the city's alleys. They learned that the Guangling Residence held immense power, making an escape from Lin'an a formidable challenge.
Su Beilu also wondered if Xia Zelan truly remembered Lu Feng, noting the powerful, unforgettable connection they shared in Tianguang Market, despite Lu Feng's past. He expressed surprise at Xia Zelan's difficult life and her role as a grandmother. That evening, Xia Zelan, summoning her last reserves of strength, cooked a delicious meal for everyone. She collapsed shortly after, prompting Lu Feng to check on her.
Discovering her critically ill and struggling for breath, he listened as Xia Zelan, clutching his hand, extracted a promise from him to ensure Princess Yan Rong's safe escape. With a final, poignant memory of their cherished moments in Tianguang Market, Xia Zelan passed away, but not without lifelong regrets. That very night, a storm raged as Sun Zhixuan awoke from a terrifying nightmare. In a daze, she saw her sister, heavily pregnant and filled with resentment, coming to seek vengeance.
Her sister accused her of plotting against the Old Prince and countless concubines and their children, asserting that her greed had ruined them all. Overcome with fright, Sun Zhixuan frantically stumbled and hit her head against a wall, dying instantly. The following day, as the Guangling Residence prepared for the stepmadam's funeral, their plan was set in motion.
A guard recognized Su Beilu, disguised as a peddler, by the exotic fragrance he carried and his face, believing him to be the one who had previously abducted the Princess. The guard pursued Su Beilu single-handedly to the outskirts of the city, unaware that this was an elaborate trap meticulously orchestrated by Bi Zhi, Su Beilu, and Lu Feng to lure him out of Lin'an.
Bi Zhi and Lu Feng then subdued the guard, with Su Beilu acknowledging their three-on-one tactic was "a little dishonorable" but necessary due to the extreme danger. During the commotion, Princess Yan Rong, hidden within the funeral procession, successfully escaped the city. Lu Feng, deeply affected by the loss of Xia Zelan, expressed profound gratitude to Bi Zhi for helping him reunite with her one last time and for retrieving the item he sought. Bi Zhi returned his thanks.
Lu Feng reflected on Xia Zelan's life, believing she died without regrets after their reunion, and stated his intention to live out his remaining years in quiet peace, recognizing that an "unforgettable love" made her life "not lived in vain." He promised to keep their shared experience a secret, and Bi Zhi wished him well in his writing.
As Bi Zhi and Su Beilu headed home, Bi Zhi mused about the uncanny "coincidences," specifically Lu Feng's appearance right after news of the Kun Blade. Su Beilu agreed, and Bi Zhi decided to overlook any underlying manipulation since no harm had come of it, remarking that he had changed, becoming more warmhearted and humorous.
Su Beilu then revealed he was working out to build a strong body for future unexpected situations, while Bi Zhi stood by a window, simply "enjoying the wind." He explained that in his future world, natural phenomena like wind, rain, and snow are all simulated, making the real scents of flowers, soft breezes, falling leaves, and gentle rain all the more precious and beautiful to him, as he had never truly experienced them before.
Lost in grief and confusion, Lu Feng later found himself by a lake, where he succumbed to unconsciousness. When he awoke, he was astonished to discover he was back in Tianguang Market. In the distance, Xia Zelan stood smiling, as if nothing had changed.
She told him it was good that he remembered her and urged him to live his life fully and sincerely, just as she had, having achieved her dream of becoming a Chef and finding no regrets in her own lifetime. She implored him to complete his life journey earnestly, so that, like her, he might ultimately find reunion with his loved ones.
In a separate development, a news report on television announced that a villager had uncovered a pair of uniquely styled and remarkably rare jade bracelets on his homestead. Experts dated these bracelets to the Qinglong period. The intricate craftsmanship, considered almost impossible for the industrial technology of that era, baffled specialists, who theorized the bracelets arrived in the region through ancient commercial trade. The exact origins of these masterfully wrought and extraordinarily ingenious artifacts would be subject to further analysis and research.
