Ever Night Episode 15 Recap, Plot

> Ever Night
> Ever Night Recap

Upon regaining consciousness, Ning Que was relieved to learn that Sang Sang's precious umbrella was safe. Sang Sang, his young maid, tearfully expressed her gratitude to Pippi Chen for saving Ning Que's life, vowing to repay him with her own life if necessary. Pippi Chen, a self-proclaimed genius, proudly declared that his special Tongtian Pill had brought Ning Que back from the brink of death, a feat an ordinary doctor could not have accomplished.

He shrewdly deduced that Ning Que's severe, fire-seared wounds and his decision to seek refuge at the Academy, rather than going home, indicated a desperate situation, as even the boldest officials would not dare to search the Academy. To ease Sang Sang's worry, Ning Que sent her home to fetch fresh clothes and a carriage.

Once alone with Ning Que, Pippi brazenly revealed his knowledge: Ning Que was responsible for the death of the Sword Master Yan Suqing the previous night and for infuriating the Vermilion Bird statue on the long street. He found it perplexing that an ordinary person, not a cultivator, could achieve such feats. Ning Que, impressed by Pippi's insight, complimented his genius and correctly inferred that Pippi was the chosen successor of West Shrine, playfully mocking his stout physique.

Annoyed, Pippi threatened to slap him, to which Ning Que retorted that Pippi's "white, tender, fat hands" had likely never touched blood, rendering his threats impotent. Ning Que sternly warned Pippi to keep his secrets, while Pippi lamented ever giving him the Tongtian Pill. Meanwhile, Lord Shangguan Yangyu's subordinate, Tie Ying, reported new findings on Yan Suqing's death, confirming Ning Que's prior meeting with the deceased.

Tie Ying also reported that Ning Que had a young maid named Sang Sang, residing at the Old Brushpen Mansion in Lin 47th Lane, and that both frequently visited the Red-sleeve House. Shangguan Yangyu discreetly instructed Tie Ying to keep a close watch on Sang Sang for any abnormalities. Elsewhere, Long Qing bid an affectionate farewell to Lu Chenjia. Their tender moment was abruptly interrupted by Ye Hongyu, known as the Tao-addict, who accused them of disturbing her reading.

With haughty disdain, she declared the part of Peach Hill they were on an "unknowable place of West Shrine," inaccessible without invitation. When Long Qing challenged her arrogance, Ye Hongyu retaliated with sharp criticisms, claiming his "Tao heart covered by dust" made him unqualified for great things. She specifically taunted Lu Chenjia, stating she was inferior to Mo Shanshan, the Book-Addict, who had already reached the Knowing-Destiny state but deliberately chose not to break through.

Lu Chenjia's attempt to draw her sword was instantly nullified by Ye Hongyu's psychic power. In the palace, rumors circulated that Princess Li Yu's "hard life" was the cause of the Sixth Prince Amber's prolonged illness. Emperor of Tang had managed to suppress these rumors within the court, but they had insidiously spread among the common folk. Huashan Yue, loyal to the princess, vowed that he would protect Li Yu.

Unbeknownst to them, Li Hunyuan, the Third Prince, overheard these whispers and grew resentful of the sickly Sixth Prince, accusing him of framing his sister. After Ning Que was brought home, he pleaded with Sang Sang for a more elaborate meal. Sang Sang, however, insisted on saving money for Ning Que's future marriage, though she eventually relented and promised to buy him a duck to stew with pickled radish.

Later that night, Li Hunyuan secretly approached Li Mingchi, who managed the pharmacy at the South Gate of Haotian Taoism, to obtain a powerful laxative to "teach the annoying Sixth Prince a lesson." Li Mingchi agreed, but only after Li Hunyuan swore a solemn oath not to reveal his involvement.

Still distrustful, Li Mingchi then tricked Li Hunyuan into swallowing a poison pill, explaining it was a "guarantee" against betrayal and promising a regular antidote as long as the secret was kept. Meanwhile, Book-Addict Mo Shanshan meticulously practiced calligraphy blindfolded. Her master praised her exceptional skill but noted her lack of worldly experience, deciding it was time for her to venture into the common world for personal growth.

In the capital, Shangguan Yangyu's operatives traced Sang Sang to the Red-sleeve House, where they discovered Ning Que's frequent visits. They noted his familiarity with the courtesans, including the headliner Water Drops, who affectionately called him "younger brother," and Lady Jane, who showed him great care. It was also uncovered that Ning Que had been present at the scene of former Censor Zhang Yiqi's death, raising suspicions.

Concurrently, in Tuyang City, General Xia Hou received an urgent message about the unrest in the capital, including the murder of a master in the Seethrough state, who was identified as Yan Suqing. Xia Hou immediately connected this to the "Tianqi case" from years past, recalling the suspicious deaths of former Censor Zhang Yiqi and former General Chen Zixian.

He deduced that someone was eliminating all individuals connected to the murder of General Lin, suspecting a powerful figure in the palace was orchestrating the killings to establish dominance. After recovering, Ning Que discovered a remarkable surge in his psychic power. He could now manipulate the primal qi of heaven and earth, a sign that he had completely unblocked his Qihai and Xueshan apertures, realizing Pippi Chen's pill was the catalyst.

Overjoyed, Ning Que exclaimed that he could finally cultivate, bringing the day of his revenge closer. Sang Sang was equally thrilled, offering to buy him an eight-tael celebratory meal. To mark the occasion, Ning Que decided to engrave the date on a piece of silver.

The next morning, he visited Yu Lian at the Temple of Old-books to express his gratitude, explaining that her decision to let him stay had led to the chain of events that unblocked his path to cultivation. Meanwhile, Chaoxiao Shu, known as Spring Breeze Pavilion's Mr. Chao, traveled to the South Jin Sword Pavilion to see the Sword Saint Liu Bai. He was initially stopped by Liu Yiqing, Liu Bai's brother, who claimed the Sword Saint was in seclusion.

Chaoxiao Shu insisted on waiting and was later invited in. However, as he tried to enter, a powerful force erupted from the pavilion, violently throwing him back and severely injuring him. Liu Yiqing then had the wounded Mr. Chao sent away to recover. Determined to test his new abilities, Ning Que, accompanied by Sang Sang, ventured to the Tick-Star Gambling House. Confident, he declared his intention to "rob the rich and help the poor."

Using his newly acquired psychic control, Ning Que consistently won, accumulating over 4,400 taels of silver. The enraged owner realized Ning Que was a cultivator, deducing he must be at least in the Real Stage to see through the hidden runes and soft gold layers in the house's special dice cups. Outraged, he ordered his men to capture the pair. At the palace, Emperor of Tang doted on the sickly Sixth Prince, Amber.

Princess Li Yu arrived with Li Hunyuan to visit. When the Emperor and Li Yu retired for a private conversation, Li Hunyuan volunteered to stay with Amber. He then secretly emptied the laxative into Amber's medicine and lovingly fed it to him. Later, Ning Que and Sang Sang were captured and brought before YuLong Gang leaders Qi Si and Chang San.

Ning Que pleaded for Sang Sang's release, offering to forfeit his winnings and appealing to their shared acquaintance with Chaoxiao Shu. The gang leaders scoffed, reminding him that a cultivator cheating for money was hardly heroic. Chang San curtly informed him that since the battle at Spring Breeze Pavilion, the entire capital's underworld now fell under YuLong Gang's control. Qi Si then stunned Ning Que by producing the deed for the Tick-Star Gambling House and five thousand taels of silver, all legally registered in Ning Que's name.

Episode 14 Recap

Episode 16 Recap