Eternal Love of Dream Episode 19 Recap
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Since returning from Yuehua Palace, Song Xuanren could not sleep soundly or eat with relish. He spent his days drowning his sorrows in wine. He even sent Yang Shun to investigate in the capital, and when he learned that the storyteller in the tavern had not spoken of the Emperor and his beauty, his mood grew even more somber. He even refused to summon Ye Qingti when he visited.
Hearing the news, the Empress Dowager specially came to offer comfort, hoping he would prioritize the nation's welfare and establish an Empress as soon as possible to pacify the inner palace. Only with peace in the inner palace could the court properly govern. Song Xuanren had no time to consider the deeper meaning of her words; he had his own plans. He immediately arranged for Yang Shun to draft an imperial decree, which would be announced in the court.
As soon as the matter of establishing an Empress spread, everyone from the concubines and consorts above to the maids and attendants below discussed it. Muyun learned that the Empress Dowager had already summoned Lady Ying alone and quickly reported back to Bai Fengjiu, suggesting she participate in the selection for Empress. Bai Fengjiu had no interest in this. Every day she felt listless and often looked at the moon with sorrow.
Cheng Yu saw this and descended to the mortal realm during the night. Seeing her constantly worrying about gains and losses, she couldn't help but feel immense pity. " The Emperor's favor is like floating water flowing eastward, deep affection but shallow fate, regretting meeting," Bai Fengjiu said with feeling. Although she achieved the state of loving without being loved, she also harmed herself, suffering unspeakably.
In the court, Yang Shun read out the imperial decree, announcing the intention to establish Lady Jiu as the Empress. Upon hearing this, the officials immediately voiced their opposition, kneeling and pleading with Song Xuanren to withdraw his command. Some even brought up rumors from the streets, directly stating that Lady Jiu was an evil being who would bring disaster upon the nation. Song Xuanren suppressed his anger, ignoring the heated discussions around him. He only observed Ye Qingti's reaction.
Seeing that he did not step forward to second the opposition, he was slightly satisfied and made the final decision. Yang Shun reported truthfully. The Empress Dowager was furious and about to issue a decree, but Song Xuanren conveniently arrived at the palace to apologize. After some persuasive words, he also recounted how the Spirit Rock glowed when Bai Fengjiu touched it.
The Empress Dowager dared not go against the will of heaven and could only follow his wishes for the time being, allowing it to happen. Receiving the imperial decree for the conferment, Bai Fengjiu felt both joy and worry. Her joy was that Song Xuanren genuinely cared for her, with absolutely no ulterior motives. Her worry was that her previous efforts were wasted, and Emperor Donghua's trial was being obstructed.
Muyun did not know her master's thoughts and only focused on celebrating and spreading the news. This act was the first of its kind in Chengyu Country. Even the maids of Yuehua Palace were rewarded one by one, and all their monthly stipends were doubled. After Ye Qingti left the palace and returned to his residence, he picked up his brush to write down his feelings of love, put them in a letter, and had it delivered to Bai Fengjiu.
Si Ming suddenly appeared and saw her reading under the lamp. He chuckled, saying this person should be the turning point in the current situation. Bai Fengjiu was now caught in a dilemma. Before she could make a decision, she heard the sound of palace maids bowing outside the door. Si Ming quickly concealed himself. Bai Fengjiu casually hid the letter under the tea tray and rose hastily to greet the visitor.
Song Xuanren knew he hadn't visited for several days. Aside from expressing his deep affection, he also offered words of comfort, claiming he had poured out everything so that Bai Fengjiu could rely on him to spend lavishly and act freely. Bai Fengjiu was quite touched and immediately made a secret decision.
She then tucked a silk handkerchief with two lines of elegant small characters written on it into the new clothes sent to Ye Qingti from the Imperial Textile Department: "Through a thousand mountains and ten thousand waters, I am willing to be with you." Song Xuanying stole the map of the Royal Tomb. Nie Chuyin promised to assist him in ascending the throne.
Immediately after, he dispatched troops in Chong'an Country and arranged to meet Song Xuanying in the suburbs, informing him that he would soon find a suitable opportunity to send troops into the city. At that time, he himself would lead his army to attack the Royal Tomb. With the Spirit Rock obtained, Song Xuanren would also die in the chaos of war, and Prince Ying (Song Xuanying) would seize the throne smoothly during the opportunity. The phoenix robe was ready.
Bai Fengjiu was attended by maids and tried on the imperial robe with wide sleeves in advance. Song Xuanren couldn't hide his awe and astonishment; his affection was deeply ingrained. Although this was a grand ceremony to confer the title of Empress, its true meaning was a wedding ceremony for the Emperor and Empress. From then on, the two could hold hands and observe the world together, staying together until old age.
Bai Fengjiu was in tears and threw herself into his arms, repeatedly apologizing. Song Xuanren mistakenly thought she had given her heart to him and felt immensely relieved. The next day, Song Xuanren was originally eagerly waiting in the Empress Dowager's palace, but he heard that Bai Fengjiu and Ye Qingti had both disappeared. Subsequently, letters exchanged between the two were found in Yuehua Palace. Overwhelmed by anger and frustration, he sternly ordered his guards to search every corner of the world to find their whereabouts.
