Resumen del episodio 27 de The Love Lasts Two Minds
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A'heng informed Jing Ci that the letter he had left for Yuan in Qinhe was never delivered to her, having been taken by Aunt Zhixia. Jing Ci was shocked by this news, realizing how despicable he must appear in Yuan's eyes. He had made sacred vows to her, then left without a word, avoided her, and even driven her away multiple times. He was distraught, wondering how he could seem like such a shameless and vile person.
Zuo Yanxi tried to console him, assuring him it was all a misunderstanding that could be resolved, and urged him not to dwell on it. Suddenly, Jing Ci clutched his chest, coughing violently and spitting blood. Zuo Yanxi quickly gave him medicine. At that moment, a servant announced Eunuch Xue's arrival. Jing Ci swiftly instructed A'heng to clean up the room, not wanting the Emperor to believe Yuan was responsible for his worsening condition.
Eunuch Xue conveyed the Emperor's happiness at Marquis Duan's improved health and invited him to the palace to finish their last game of Go. Jing Ci's mind drifted back to a previous encounter where he had implored the Emperor to annul Yuan's engagement to the Prince of He and allow him to marry her. The Emperor had refused vehemently, threatening to "reward him with a corpse" if he continued to protect the woman who had allegedly tried to harm him.
Eunuch Xue explained that the Emperor regretted his previous anger and wished to reconcile. Jing Ci agreed to go, and Zuo Yanxi insisted on accompanying him to ensure he could receive timely medical attention if he felt unwell. Meanwhile, Yuan was taking a stroll in the courtyard when she spotted an old palace maid watering flowers. She recognized her as Qin Gu, the woman who had testified for her by Lanyue Lake.
Qin Gu informed Yuan that Mrs. Yuan had encountered her a few days prior and, out of kindness, brought her back to the Yuan family residence for her old age. Yuan questioned whether Qin Gu's presence was solely for retirement, noting that her mother frequently visited the palace and would not have waited so long to "reminisce."
Qin Gu, with a sad expression, revealed her true purpose was to seek justice for the "fated lovers" of Lanyue Lake, referring to Yin and Sese. At the palace, Jing Ci played Go with the Emperor. The Emperor, reflecting on his own hot-temper, assured Jing Ci that his past words and actions were always for Jing Ci's benefit, never intending to cause him sadness. Suddenly, an eunuch announced the arrival of Mrs. Yuan and junior Lord He (Mu Beiyan).
The Emperor granted them entry. Mu Beiyan respectfully declared his intention to marry Yuan soon, citing his father's wish for him to marry and continue the family line, and his own realization of his past negligence. The Emperor looked at Jing Ci, who remained silent, his expression somber. When asked her opinion, Mrs. Yuan stated she had no objection as long as her daughter was willing.
She elaborated, emphasizing that Yuan had chosen to uphold the engagement despite Mu Beiyan's difficulties after his father's death, assisting him when others saw him as a useless fop. She then contrasted this with Yuan's own trials, where others ignored her or added insult to injury, while Mu Beiyan offered constant solace and companionship.
Mrs. Yuan concluded by saying that through these hardships, the children understood who was truly best suited for them, adding that she herself had once longed for such a loyal companion during her own helpless times. The Emperor, seeing no opposition and acknowledging Mu Beiyan's lineage as the only son of Marquis He, approved the marriage.
He expressed his hope that Mu Beiyan would settle down soon, just like his father, and help him expand his empire and achieve great things. Mrs. Yuan and Mu Beiyan expressed their gratitude and departed. Jing Ci also left shortly after, meeting Zuo Yanxi at the gate. When asked if he was alright, Jing Ci shook his head, then began to cough violently and spat blood once more. Zuo Yanxi immediately took him away for urgent treatment.
Qin Gu further confided in Yuan that Yin was her nephew, highly favored by Lord Ye. Due to Qin Gu's past as a servant of the former dynasty, Yin would visit her in secret, never mentioning it to others. Qin Gu also shared Yin's observation that Lord Ye was not as timid as he seemed to everyone. Princess Changle visited Yuan to congratulate her on her upcoming marriage to Mu Beiyan.
Yuan, surprised by the news, told the princess she would discuss the matter with Mu Beiyan later, then shared the details Qin Gu had revealed. Qin Gu had told Yuan that Yin was carrying Sese to her residence when they were ambushed at Lanyue Lake. After Yin fell into the water, Qin Gu managed to glimpse the assailant in the moonlight: an imperial guard from the Dragon and Tiger Army.
This detail aligned with Zhao Yan's own investigation, which indicated that Han Qing, a Dragon and Tiger Army commander close to the Emperor, had been seen near Lanyue Lake that night. Qin Gu also mentioned Yin's secret about Lord Ye's close, illicit connection with a concubine in the harem. Princess Changle recalled discovering a hidden key in Sese's room during her own investigation with Zhao Yan, whose purpose remained a mystery.
She then remembered her father's favorite, Consort Qiao, whose father, Qiao Li, rose to become Minister of Supreme Court largely due to Lord Ye's early assistance. This led Princess Changle to suspect Consort Qiao was the concubine involved with Lord Ye. She expressed her hope that Lord Ye was not truly involved, preferring to believe the palace maids were killed for offending the Emperor, rather than by her own brother. Later, Mu Beiyan came to Yuan's residence.
Yuan told him he shouldn't marry her, fearing she would ruin his promising future. She believed he deserved to marry someone he truly loved. Mu Beiyan playfully teased her about calling him "evil-looking but kind." Yuan admitted it was a casual remark, but Mu Beiyan insisted she observe his handsome features, joking about whether she had ever seen such a refined villain, even asking a servant for a mirror. Yuan, amused, conceded she was wrong.
He then asked her to accompany him to the Palace of He to personally inform Zuo Yanxi about their impending marriage. They arrived to find Zuo Yanxi grinding herbs. He mistakenly assumed they were there to visit Marquis Duan, who was recuperating at his residence. Yuan corrected him, suggesting he should instead address her as his "sister-in-law" and questioning why he would think she was there to visit an "irrelevant person" instead of him.
Zuo Yanxi defended Jing Ci, stating that he had never wronged her and that she was being excessive. Catching sight of Jing Ci in the distance, Mu Beiyan deliberately raised his voice, declaring he admired Yuan's "overbearing" nature. He reasoned that if she were too kind, she might be easily framed and harmed after marrying into the Palace of He, and even be branded a "poisonous woman."
He added that with her current temperament, anyone intending to harm her would have to think twice about whether they could afford to provoke her. Yuan added that she had always treated people with kindness, expecting the same in return, but those who treated her with malice would receive no further goodwill from her.
She asserted that by not retaliating, she was already showing immense kindness, which should be considered the last shred of dignity she was offering to Zuo Yanxi and his friend. She concluded that if they still found her excessive, they should grin and bear it and not provoke her further, because even recalling these matters soured her mood. Zuo Yanxi appealed to them, reiterating Jing Ci's unwavering devotion to Yuan.
Yuan replied with a somber truth: in this world, trust between people is easily shattered but almost impossible to rebuild. With that, she prepared to leave. Mu Beiyan briefly excused himself. Zuo Yanxi then invited Yuan inside to escape the cool air. Inside, Yuan saw Jing Ci gracefully preparing tea. His familiar movements struck her, making her feel as though she had seen it before. Jing Ci invited her to try her hand at drawing an orchid with the tea.
Yuan sat down, and with skilled hands, poured the tea, creating an intricate orchid pattern. A fleeting memory surfaced, of Jing Ci's voice from the past, calling her "clumsy" for only being able to draw an orchid. Mu Beiyan then walked in, casually dismissing the artistry of the tea by picking up the cup and drinking it, remarking that "tea, no matter how beautiful the pattern, is meant to be drunk."
As Mu Beiyan drove Yuan home, she mentioned a headache and a vague memory that arose after smelling Zuo Yanxi's herbs earlier. Mu Beiyan suspected Zuo Yanxi was preparing medicine to restore Yuan's memories, recalling that Jing Ci had used drugs to erase her original memories when she was swapped with Yuan Qingli. He worried that Zuo Yanxi might be trying to reunite Yuan with Jing Ci, hindering his own marriage.
Upon returning to the Palace of He, Mu Beiyan overheard Zuo Yanxi instructing his subordinates to "save Jiang's father." This unusual request made Mu Beiyan realize Zuo Yanxi wasn't acting solely on the Emperor's behalf, but was perhaps involved with Jiang's father and possibly hiding something related to the Qinhe cases. A few days later, Yuan noticed Mu Beiyan's absence from her residence.
Guided by Mischief, she found him on the street, covertly observing Zuo Yanxi's frequent visits to a particular courtyard. Yuan deduced he was investigating the Qinhe case and wanted to join, but Mu Beiyan forbade her, wanting her to remain safe as the future mistress of the Palace of He.
