Ever Night Episode 6 Recap, Plot

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Xiao Cao shows Ning Que around the Red-sleeve House, where a courtesan named Shui Zhu'er takes notice of his handsome appearance. Xiao Cao quickly explains that Ning Que is preparing for the Academy's entrance examination and warns the other women not to disturb him. This only deepens Shui Zhu'er's curiosity. Xiao Cao reminds her to prepare for a difficult client, a high-ranking official who visits in disguise out of fear of his wife.

As Ning Que politely takes his leave, Shui Zhu'er playfully touches his chin, praising his looks. Chao Xiaoshu's subordinate reports that Zhang Yiqi's men killed Zhuo'er, claiming Zhuo'er was a military traitor. It is revealed that Zhuo'er's investigation into the deaths of court officials had led him to Zhang Yiqi, the newly appointed head of the Department of Transportation, suggesting Zhang Yiqi killed him after discovering his status as a double agent.

Feeling responsible for Zhuo'er's death, Chao Xiaoshu vows to avenge him. Meanwhile, Ning Que tells Sang Sang he plans to kill Zhang Yiqi the next day. He insists that Zhang Yiqi must know the reason for his death, as unknown vengeance is unsatisfying. After humorously trying to formulate a dramatic catchphrase, Sang Sang suggests he write a poem, an idea Ning Que struggles with before practicing the line, "I've come to take your life."

The following night, Ning Que ambushes Zhang Yiqi in his room at the Red-sleeve House. Terrified, Zhang Yiqi offers Ning Que money, claiming there is no enmity between them. Ning Que refutes this, dramatically listing the prices of various goods before demanding the price for the lives lost from General Lin's household. Visibly shaken, Zhang Yiqi confesses that he presided over General Lin's treason case fifteen years prior, claiming he was forced.

He reveals that Chen Zixian, now a blacksmith in the East Town smithy, falsely accused General Lin of colluding with the enemy. Zhang Yiqi also implicates Yan Suqing, stating he was the one who cut off General Lin's finger to press it onto a forged letter. As Ning Que presses for the name of the mastermind, Zhang Yiqi feigns death, then tries to escape. Ning Que pursues, but Zhang Yiqi stumbles over a threshold and falls to his death.

Ning Que swiftly leaves the scene, unnoticed by the crowd but observed from a distance by Chao Xiaoshu. Li Peiyan is enraged upon hearing of Zhang Yiqi's death, especially after he personally orchestrated his placement in the military department. His subordinate, Cui Delu, informs him that Chao Xiaoshu was seen at the Red-sleeve House that night, implying his involvement and noting his ability to kill without leaving a trace.

Li Peiyan confronts Chao Xiaoshu, warning him against interfering with Lin Forty-Seven Alley and its tenants, but Chao defiantly states Ning Que cannot be removed. Li Peiyan accuses the Yulong Gang of monopolizing crucial services and disregarding the military. He points out that with the return of Princess Li Yu, who, along with the Third Prince, is a child of the late Empress Cui, the succession struggle against Empress Xia's son has intensified.

Li Peiyan urges Chao Xiaoshu to declare his allegiance, warning that neutrality will lead to his downfall. Chao Xiaoshu retorts by asking if Li Peiyan has already chosen his own master, then boldly states that the Tang Empire belongs to its one true ruler, not to any faction, and he will not submit to anyone before departing. After Chao Xiaoshu leaves, Li Peiyan curses his defiance.

The powerful cultivator Wangjing Lue assures him that he has sensed Chao Xiaoshu's impending doom, predicting he will die that very night. At the same time, a masked Chongming orders Cui Delu to ensure Chao Xiaoshu is killed tonight to eliminate any future threats. Concurrently, Huashan Yue reports to Princess Li Yu that the military plans to purge the Yulong Gang and assassinate Chao Xiaoshu, with the Imperial Guard ordered to cooperate under Wangjing Lue's command.

The princess immediately instructs Huashan Yue to keep the Imperial Guard from acting rashly and to be prepared to aid the Yulong Gang if necessary. She declares her intention to report the matter to the Emperor, emphasizing no action should be taken without his explicit orders. As the Imperial Guard surrounds Chao Xiaoshu's mansion, Liu Wu, a Yulong Gang leader, rallies his men to ride out and rescue their chief.

Meanwhile, Chao Xiaoshu arrives at Ning Que's home in the pouring rain, finding him and Sang Sang at dinner. He offers to waive three months of rent, but Ning Que is unimpressed. Chao Xiaoshu explains that his trusted brother Zhuo'er was murdered and that he faces a grave danger tonight with his other men occupied.

He asks for Ning Que's help, recognizing his speed, ruthlessness, and courage, specifically requesting him to act as a shield and prevent anything from touching him. Ning Que pragmatically demands five hundred taels of silver, making it clear that if he must risk his life, the money should go to Sang Sang. Chao Xiaoshu agrees, confident that Zhuo'er's killer will appear. The two formally introduce themselves, sealing their alliance.

Ning Que, laden with all his weapons, departs with Chao Xiaoshu into the rain. They arrive at the Spring Breeze Pavilion, a humble structure that Chao reveals is his childhood home. As predicted, two factions ambush them: Master Meng from the South City and Uncle Mao from the West City, both accompanied by formidable men, many of whom are retired from the military. They accuse the Yulong Gang of monopolizing all profitable ventures in the capital.

Chao Xiaoshu calmly rebuffs them, asserting he is qualified to run these businesses while they are not. He then declares that no one from the Yulong Gang will be at Spring Breeze Pavilion tonight. Just then, Wangjing Lue appears, revealing that Chao Xiaoshu's strategy of using himself as bait has been countered; while the Yulong Gang was attacking Master Meng and Uncle Mao's territories, their own key members have been captured.

Wangjing Lue announces the capture of Chang Siwei, Chao's spy in the Department of Transportation, and Cui Delu confirms that Liu Wu and Fei Liu have also been subdued. Believing Chao Xiaoshu is now isolated, Master Meng is confident of victory. However, Chao, annoyed by the fight happening outside his home, boldly charges into the fray. Ning Que fiercely protects him, showcasing his quick reflexes.

Chao Xiaoshu fights with impressive agility, while Ning Que intercepts a volley of throwing axes ordered by Uncle Mao, killing the attackers in retaliation. Terrified, Master Meng flees. Chao Xiaoshu then unleashes his flying sword, piercing several enemies behind Ning Que, before confronting Uncle Mao. Recognizing Chao Xiaoshu as a legendary Great Sword Master, Uncle Mao is stunned. Chao Xiaoshu conjures a powerful wave of water, eliminating the remaining men and securing a decisive victory.

Chao Xiaoshu and Ning Que arrive at Chao's mansion to find it surrounded, with archers hidden on every floor. Chao hands Ning Que a mask to conceal his identity. Inside, Chao points to the commander on the upper floor, identifying him as the man from the South Jin Sword Pavilion who killed Zhuo'er and declaring that he must die tonight. The commander orders his soldiers to fire.

Chao Xiaoshu instantly transforms his sword into a shield of countless blades, protecting them both. As soldiers descend for close combat, Chao Xiaoshu projects his consciousness to battle the commander on the upper level, leaving his physical body below. Ning Que, though nearing exhaustion, fiercely defends Chao's body from the onslaught. Through sheer force of will, Chao Xiaoshu obliterates the commander, reducing him to dust, while Ning Que continues to fight valiantly against the remaining soldiers.

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