Ever Night Episode 19 Recap
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During a banquet held for Prince Chongming, Commander Hua Shanyue quickly becomes intoxicated after challenging Long Qing and is escorted away. Priest Cheng Lixue makes a dismissive remark about the Tang people's tolerance for alcohol, prompting Princess Li Yu to express her displeasure. Prince Long Qing of Yan then mocks the men of Tang, claiming they should be focused on the battlefield rather than drinking.
To challenge this, Li Yu points out that Sang Sang, a seemingly ordinary girl, has effortlessly consumed five jars of wine, and she boldly proposes a drinking competition between Sang Sang and Long Qing. Priest Cheng objects, deeming it disrespectful for a royal prince to compete with a mere maid. Li Yu retorts sharply, reminding him that Long Qing is an uninvited guest who interrupted her farewell to Chongming, questioning the etiquette of West Shrine.
Ning Que, Sang Sang's master, affirms Sang Sang's drinking prowess, and when he asks her if the wine is good, she confirms it is, prompting him to encourage her to drink her fill openly. Long Qing, impressed by Sang Sang, offers a reward. Priest Cheng seizes the opportunity to suggest Sang Sang serve Long Qing, implying it is a divine honor. Ning Que immediately rejects the offer.
Long Qing warns him that he will miss out on his friendship, but Ning Que dismisses the value of such an alliance. Pressed by Long Qing about who he thinks is worthy of being Sang Sang's master, Ning Que bluntly replies that neither Long Qing nor even Princess Li Yu herself, who had previously tried to take Sang Sang, are qualified. The argument escalates as Ning Que challenges Long Qing with a series of philosophical and trivial questions.
Long Qing confidently answers all until Ning Que asks if socks have holes, to which Long Qing asserts they do not. Prompted by Ning Que, Sang Sang points out the absurdity of his answer, drawing laughter from the crowd. Ning Que uses this moment to deliver a powerful speech, equating the "holes in socks" to the inviolability of private property under Tang law.
He declares that Sang Sang, his maid, is his possession, and no one can take her without his consent, especially not in the Tang State. His eloquent defense earns him applause, but an irritated Long Qing subtly threatens that Ning Que lacks the power to protect his possessions. Li Yu intervenes, reminding Long Qing that no one in Tang dares threaten its citizens.
Realizing Ning Que is a student of the Academy, Long Qing challenges him to meet at the Second Floor. Ning Que defiantly accepts and departs with Sang Sang, taunting Long Qing one last time. As Long Qing and Priest Cheng leave, Cheng expresses his suspicion that Sang Sang was a setup by Li Yu to humiliate Long Qing.
Annoyed by Ning Que's insolence and admitting his spiritual equilibrium has been disturbed since arriving in the capital, Long Qing orders Cheng to investigate Ning Que's background. Meanwhile, Li Yu summons Ning Que to a terrace, praising his performance at the banquet. She notes his extremely poor popularity among his Academy peers, which Ning Que shrugs off, quipping that his own "wind" just isn't blowing hard enough yet.
Li Yu reveals her true motive: she wants Ning Que to enter the Second Floor to thwart Long Qing, a powerful cultivator on the verge of the Seethrough stage whom she does not want to see succeed. She strategically provokes Ning Que, calling him "ordinary" to ignite his ambition. Later, Crown Prince Chongming meets with Li Yu to discuss strategies against his brother, Long Qing.
Chongming explains that West Shrine's alliance with Yan means that if Long Qing becomes King, he will inevitably lead an attack on Tang. Conversely, if Chongming takes the throne, he will foster peace. Li Yu expresses concern that Chongming’s ambition might lead to fraternal conflict, but Chongming adamantly states he will acquire what is his, even if it means turning on his own brother.
He challenges Li Yu on whether she could be as ruthless for her own brother's sake, impressing upon her the harsh reality of seizing a throne. As he departs, Chongming vows he will one day return and make her his wife. The next morning, Ning Que arrives with a lavish breakfast for Chen Pippi, hoping to get help in defeating Long Qing in the upcoming Second Floor examination.
He subtly tries to obtain the exam questions, but Pippi, despite mocking Ning Que's low cultivation, refuses to cheat. Pippi warns Ning Que that if Long Qing enters the Second Floor, Pippi's true identity might be revealed, causing him trouble. He explains that with the Sage and the senior disciple traveling, the Second Brother is in charge, making it impossible to leak questions.
When pressed for information on the exam format, Pippi cryptically hints that the exam varies wildly each year, involving anything from calligraphy to eating competitions. He advises Ning Que to "keep to his original heart" and "do things to extreme perfection," implying the Sage values character and commitment over pure cultivation. Meanwhile, Li Yu's younger brother, Li Hunyuan, returns from military training, deeply bruised and complaining that Commander Hua Shanyue is deliberately punishing him.
Pained to see his suffering, Li Yu summons Hua Shanyue, who explains that Li Hunyuan's delicate constitution must be tempered so he can command respect and eventually lead, especially with powerful factions watching. He urges Li Yu to reconcile with the Emperor, as the choice of successor ultimately rests with him. As dawn approaches on the day of the examination, Ning Que is restless and full of self-doubt.
Sang Sang remains steadfastly supportive, affirming her belief that he can enter the Second Floor, become the Sage's disciple, avenge his friend Blackie, and overturn the verdict on General Lin's case. She urges him to get some rest to conserve his energy. Elsewhere, Long Qing and Chongming have a private farewell. They reflect on not having seen each other for fifteen years and discuss the fall of their Restoration Society due to Chongming's "mistake."
Long Qing questions his brother's attachment to Li Yu, but Chongming affirms her importance to him. In a stunning reveal, Chongming clarifies that their supposed rivalry is a strategic deception; they have orchestrated events to make the world believe they are feuding over the throne to advance their true plans for the Yan State. They vow to never betray each other and to unite in revitalizing Yan. Long Qing expresses confidence in entering the Second Floor, and Chongming reassures him that absolute strength transcends national boundaries, promising to await news of his success.
