Resumen del episodio 14 de Who Rules The World
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Gu Yu, who had murdered a court official, was denied a full burial and his body was disposed of in a mass grave. Meanwhile, Bai Fengxi was invited to the Lanyun Restaurant, where she discovered it was one of Feng Lanxi’s establishments. She realized the name "Lanyun" was a blend of his name, Lanxi, and "Xiyun."
Feng Lanxi revealed that he had met Xiyun once as children during a Six States banquet, and the restaurant served as a reminder of that youthful encounter and his grand ambitions, even though Xiyun would likely not recognize him now. Feng Lanxi thanked Bai Fengxi for helping him find closure after the royal examination scandal.
He noted that while others simply advised him to set aside his grievances for the greater good, she was the only one who truly cared about his feelings. He also explained that he had initially concealed his true identity because he didn't want his status to constrain their friendship, knowing her preference for the freedom of the martial arts world over the complexities of court life.
Bai Fengxi, who had once viewed him as overly cunning, now understood this was a necessary aspect of his existence within the power struggles. She wondered if their bond could remain as lighthearted when he eventually sought dominion beyond Yongzhou. With Langhua's health largely restored, Bai Fengxi informed Feng Lanxi of her decision to journey to Mount Wu the following day to search for her Master.
As she departed, Feng Lanxi feigned composure, though a deep sense of reluctance lingered within him. He confided in Zhong Li that their paths were fundamentally different; his future in the court would undoubtedly be fraught with conflict. To see her off would only foster attachment, and he found contentment in merely witnessing her pursue her heart's desires.
Bai Fengxi, too, felt a pang of sadness on her journey, accepting that their divergent paths necessitated an early separation to avert future sorrow. Shortly after, the King entrusted Feng Lanxi with the critical task of procuring military horses. Feng Lanxi, however, perceived this as a calculated move by his father to use him as a check against Minister Wang's growing influence, thereby maintaining a balance of power.
He initiated a dual approach: dispatching Chuanyun and Chuanyu to instruct the House of Jade to gather a merchant caravan and head to the Eastern Frontier for horse acquisition. Concurrently, he urged Feng Qiwu to uncover evidence of Wang Minghai, Minister Wang’s brother and the former head of horse procurement, embezzling state funds before the caravan’s return. Alarmed by these developments, Minister Wang sought an audience with Baili.
He subtly threatened to expose Prince Ju's complicity in Wang Minghai’s embezzlement if his brother were to be investigated. Though initially hesitant, Baili, protective of her son, agreed to assist Minister Wang and resolved to present Feng Lanxi with another "gift" to corner him. Following Minister Wang's directives, Wang Minghai immediately sent his merchants to the Eastern Frontier to inflate horse prices, offering ten silver leaves per horse.
Meanwhile, Baili commanded Prince Ju to depart the capital that very night for the Eastern Frontier to borrow several thousand horses from Uncle Ning. Feng Lanxi surmised that Wang Minghai would attempt to create a façade of legitimate transactions. He instructed Feng Qiwu to investigate merchants for incriminating evidence.
He recognized that this course of action would inevitably offend many, aligning perfectly with the King's true objective: to prevent Minister Wang from consolidating power and to erode Feng Lanxi's public support, allowing the King to benefit from their internal strife. He also learned that Prince Ju's sudden "votive prayer" trip outside the city hinted at his involvement in the unfolding events. Meanwhile, Prince Huang Chao and Yu Wuyuan arrived at Mount Wu.
Huang Chao speculated that Yu Wuyuan sought Old Taiyin's legacy, the Sacred Jade Moon, believing it could lift his family’s ancient curse. Yu Wuyuan, however, denied this, explaining that his primary purpose was to unravel the mystery entrapping many martial artists on Mount Wu, considering the legacy merely a secondary objective if it presented itself. Coincidentally, Bai Fengxi's group approached, and the two parties decided to join forces.
Inside Mount Wu, they encountered peculiar hazards, with falling maple leaves acting like sharp blades. In a harrowing moment, Langhua accidentally tumbled into a mountain cave. Xiu Jiurong, attempting to save her, also fell. As Bai Fengxi anxiously worried about their fate, the ethereal voice of Old Taiyin echoed, assuring them of Langhua and Xiu Jiurong's safety and urging the remaining group to continue the trial.
Back in the capital, Baili summoned Feng Chang, feigning maternal affection and presenting him with gifts, including his favorite buns. Yet, the buns contained shrimp, to which Feng Chang was severely allergic, betraying her true disregard for him. Feng Chang, realizing her "kindness" was a manipulative facade, understood that Baili, having suffered setbacks in the royal examination and now with the King's favor shifting to Feng Lanxi regarding the military horses, was desperate.
He deduced she sought to sever any emotional ties he had with Feng Lanxi. Baili proposed a marriage alliance between Feng Chang and Qi Cheng, Duke Qi's daughter, who commanded the three cities of Ming, Ping, and Yuan, and was openly antagonistic towards Feng Lanxi. Feng Chang recognized that this union would inevitably force him and Feng Lanxi into a deadly rivalry, ultimately paving the way for Feng Ju to claim the throne.
During their mandated meeting, Qi Cheng openly expressed disdain for Feng Chang, insulting him as a "servant's child." Baili, however, dismissed Feng Chang's objections and adamantly insisted on the marriage, threatening to sever their mother-son relationship if he dared to refuse. Upon learning this from Zhong Li, Feng Lanxi understood Baili's cunning strategy to undermine his bond with Feng Chang.
He realized that Baili's apprehension over the military horse situation had driven her to extreme measures, even exploiting her own son, in her relentless pursuit to dismantle him. Though unafraid of Baili, Feng Lanxi felt profound pity for his elder brother's plight. Shortly thereafter, Zhong Li informed Feng Lanxi that Bai Fengxi, accompanied by Prince Huang Chao and Yu Wuyuan, had entered Mount Wu. Feng Lanxi, however, instructed Zhong Li to cease reporting on Bai Fengxi's activities, signifying his firm resolve to let her follow her own path.
