Ever Night Episode 56 Recap, Plot

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Pippi Chen confessed his heartfelt feelings for Tang Xiaotang to Ning Que, admitting he had been captivated by her from the moment they met. Although Ning Que pointed out that Tang Xiaotang's wild nature was a poor match for Pippi's feigned gentility, he still encouraged his friend to confess. Ning Que invited Pippi to a housewarming party at his new residence, mentioning that Sang Sang had already invited Tang Xiaotang.

In return, Pippi advised Ning Que to abandon his dangerous quest for revenge against Xia Hou and focus on his life with Sang Sang. Meanwhile, the Hierarch of West Shrine received a report from Zhi Shou Temple: Ye Qing had successfully emerged from his closed-door training. The Tianyu priest praised Ye Qing's remarkable achievement, noting he had solved a profound problem concerning life and death.

However, instead of remaining at Zhi Shou Temple to become the next Master, Ye Qing chose to resume his duties as a Universe Traveler. The Tianyu priest found this intriguing and similar to his sister, Ye Hongyu. The Commander of Jurisdiction Division, however, scornfully suggested both siblings were mentally unstable and also disparaged the Academy's Universe Traveler, Ning Que. Cheng Lixue grew anxious, worrying that Ye Qing would hold West Shrine accountable for forcing his sister off Peach Hill.

The Commander was unconcerned, arguing Ye Hongyu deserved her fate after failing in the badlands, injuring their knights, and betraying the sect. The Hierarch instructed the Commander to meet Ye Qing and inform him that the Academy was suspected of shielding the Son of the Lord of Deceased, a matter that would surely interest him more than his sister's plight. Pippi Chen arrived at Ning Que's new house, where Ning Que feigned poverty to borrow money.

Pippi refused but brought a housewarming gift of pecans from the BESTORE shop. While showing Tang Xiaotang around the residence, Sang Sang praised Pippi, but Tang Xiaotang was unimpressed, calling him a "food junkie" who was fat and always eating. Elsewhere, the Hierarch told Ye Qing that his immensely talented sister, Ye Hongyu, had acted arrogantly, refused punishment, injured a commander, and betrayed the sect. She had fled to the capital of Tang to seek refuge with Ning Que.

The Hierarch then claimed that all signs pointed to Ning Que being the prophesied Son of the Lord of Deceased. Feeling the weight of his duty as both a Universe Traveler and Ye Hongyu's brother, Ye Qing immediately departed for the capital. Later, Ning Que, Sang Sang, Pippi Chen, and Tang Xiaotang went boating on Yanming Lake in two separate boats.

Pippi, having missed his chance to be with Tang Xiaotang due to his own hesitation, was stuck rowing with Ning Que. He tried to ask Tang Xiaotang if she had a romantic crush on anyone, clarifying he meant the "heart-pounding" kind, but his question fell flat.

Ning Que teased him, then proposed a wild solution: Pippi should leave the Academy, return to Zhi Shou Temple to take his father's place, amend the Haotian doctrine to legitimize the Demonic Cult, and then legally marry Tang Xiaotang. Pippi dismissed the idea as impossible, lamenting that their union would be a "disaster" and wondering why such a tragic fate would befall a man with a "fat face" like him instead of a handsome hero.

He then abruptly ended the outing, claiming it was raining in his heart. That evening, as heavy snow fell, Sang Sang told Ning Que his matchmaking was doomed: as the Saint Virgin of the Demonic Cult, Tang Xiaotang must remain a maiden for life. Just then, a loud crash came from the yard. Ning Que rushed out to find Ye Hongyu standing over his destroyed gate. She coolly demanded a room to sort out her thoughts.

Under questioning, she admitted to being on "temporary leave" from West Shrine but insisted she would never betray the faith, as she was born a Tao-Addict. Wary of harboring someone who had clearly offended powerful people, Ning Que was reluctant. Ye Hongyu threatened him and ordered Sang Sang to bring her water. Ning Que immediately intervened, declaring Sang Sang the hostess of the house.

He then urged Ye Hongyu to treat her wounds, telling her she was the most powerful woman he had ever seen. Feeling a sense of loss, Ye Hongyu asked to be taken to her room. As she left, she mocked Ning Que for hiding behind a woman, calling it a "shame for the Academy."

After settling Ye Hongyu, Sang Sang reported to Ning Que that she was intently studying a handkerchief, which Ning Que recognized as a gift from his Seventh Sister. Seeing her as a major problem, Ning Que resolved to "hand this trouble over" the next day. He went to the Sage for advice, expressing fear that West Shrine would send pursuers.

The Sage was unconcerned, reminding Ning Que that he hadn't backed down when they came for Sang Sang and that sheltering Ye Hongyu was right, especially since she had helped him before. When Ning Que pressed for a commitment of help, he rashly threatened to quit the Academy. A furious Jun Mo reminded him that the Academy only expels disciples; none have ever abandoned their master.

The Sage jokingly suggested he could simply replace Ning Que with Tang Xiaotang, or even her wolf, which only exasperated Ning Que further. Xia Hou returned to the capital and met with Li Peiyan, the only other survivor involved in the massacre of General Lin Guangyuan's family. Xia Hou voiced his suspicion that Ning Que was Lin's surviving son.

Li Peiyan urged caution, reminding Xia Hou that neither the Emperor nor the Academy wanted them to fight, and that the Emperor might even question him in court to appease Ning Que. Xia Hou scoffed, declaring no one could judge him and that it was time to end the matter. He revealed he had not returned to retire, but to kill Ning Que.

He proclaimed that while Ning Que had the Academy, he had the full backing of West Shrine to kill the "Son of the Lord of Deceased" in the name of Haotian. Later, Pippi Chen came to Ning Que's for a meal and was served millet porridge by Ye Hongyu. Struck by childhood fear, he tried to flee but was forced to stay and reminisce. Ning Que warned them not to fight, as Sang Sang was unwell.

Pippi recounted how their fates—his as the next Master, Ye Qing's as a Universe Traveler, and hers in the West Shrine—were predetermined. He explained he fled for the freedom of the Academy and suggested that killing was not her only path. Ye Hongyu refused to apologize for the past, and Pippi said he didn't blame her. He noted that if he hadn't left, he never would have met Tang Xiaotang, concluding that "destiny is the best arrangement."

After he used Tang Xiaotang as an excuse to leave, Ye Hongyu wondered if this was the same Saint Virgin of the Demonic Cult from the badlands, worrying about Pippi's association with them. The next morning, Ye Hongyu went to challenge Ning Que but found him busy repairing his house. Meanwhile, Li Manman delivered a message from the Sage to the Emperor: "what is wrong is wrong," and the injustice against the Lin family must be rectified.

The Emperor worried a decree wouldn't stop the inevitable duel. Li Manman stated that while Ning Que was no match for Xia Hou, the Academy would not stand by and let him be killed. The Emperor, hoping to avoid the conflict and the death of Xia Hou, who was the Queen's brother, was left in a difficult position.

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