Gone with the Rain Episode 37 (Ending) Recap
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Wan Jiagui sought out Mo Xi at Baoqing Jewelry, and they decided to take a walk together. Mo Xi asked about his well-being with Fengyao, to which Wan Jiagui admitted their year had been difficult because Fengyao constantly wished for Mo Xi's return so she could reunite them. However, he confessed that feelings had developed between him and Fengyao.
Mo Xi directly asked if he was still hung up on her, and then recounted how her own feelings for him had faded over the past year. She explained that she had genuinely liked him but, upon realizing their relationship was impossible, she had pulled away. With Chen Wende, she found a tolerance and love that made her cherish him. Mo Xi clarified that she was the one who had given up on their relationship first.
Hearing this, Wan Jiagui felt a great sense of relief, confident that Fengyao would also feel the same. He offered to speak with Fengyao himself if needed. Mo Xi then shared her plan to clear Chen Wende's name. Wan Jiagui expressed concern about the danger, but Mo Xi reassured him she wouldn't act without certainty.
He offered his full support, even his life, but Mo Xi urged him to stay alive to care for Fengyao, reminding him that she and Fengyao would always be her closest family. Wan Jiagui agreed, affirming their bond. Upon returning home, Wan Jiagui found Fengyao meticulously managing his daily affairs, from his clothes to his official documents. He embraced her, admitting his dependence on her and that he needed her by his side.
He then shared that Mo Xi had "returned" him to Fengyao, humorously remarking that Mo Xi found him "useless" now. Wan Jiagui emphasized that a year had passed, and both he and Mo Xi had changed significantly. Fengyao, still concerned about facing Mo Xi, was told by Wan Jiagui that Mo Xi was now entirely focused on clearing Chen Wende's name. He advised Fengyao not to strain herself and to simply follow her heart.
Meanwhile, Mo Xi met with Wu Yin, who confirmed he had successfully obtained the password to the hidden cabinet in the prime minister's study. He also verified that both the Emperor and Marquis Zhong would attend Mo Xi's upcoming wedding. Wu Yin informed her that he was departing for his duty as commander at Mobei the next morning, and Mo Xi wished him well. That night, Mo Xi secretly entered the prime minister's study.
An accidental noise nearly exposed her, but a masked figure appeared and quickly led her to safety, preventing guards from discovering them. Mo Xi tried to ascertain the masked person's identity, strongly suspecting it was Chen Wende, but he remained silent. Inside the study, Mo Xi retrieved crucial letters and ledgers exposing Prime Minister Wu Lang's corruption, including framing officials, bribery, and selling positions.
She then found additional evidence detailing Marquis Mingde Zhong Yuqi's rebellion plans, including recruiting soldiers, which seemed to have been deliberately left for her. On the day of the grand wedding, with the Emperor and Marquis Zhong among the guests, Mo Xi made a dramatic entrance.
As the bride, she boldly declared herself the widow of the late General Chen Wende and publicly accused Marquis Mingde Zhong Yuqi and Prime Minister Wu Lang of treason, presenting undeniable evidence of their plots against loyalists and plans for rebellion. The Emperor, enraged by the clear evidence, ordered the arrest of Zhong Yuqi and Wu Lang. However, Zhong Yuqi, revealing his long-held ambition for the throne, initiated his own plot.
He had previously confided in Wu Lang about assassinating the Emperor at the wedding. Now, amidst the commotion, Zhong Yuqi and Wu Lang's assassins launched their attack. An imperial attendant bravely shielded the Emperor, taking a blow meant for him. As chaos erupted, the masked figure once again appeared, protecting the Emperor. Just then, Wan Jiagui arrived with his troops.
Zhong Yuqi attempted to bribe Wan Jiagui with a marquis title to join his rebellion, but Wan Jiagui staunchly refused, declaring his loyalty to the rightful Emperor and ordering the swift apprehension of Zhong Yuqi and Wu Lang. After the rebels were subdued, the Emperor asked the masked hero for his name. The man removed his mask, revealing himself as Chen Wende, the former General of the Beishuo Army, who was thought to be dead.
Chen Wende explained that he had faked his death after being falsely accused, spending the past year secretly gathering evidence against Zhong Yuqi and Wu Lang to clear his name. Grateful for Chen Wende's loyalty and heroic actions, the Emperor offered him the title of State Protector General. However, Chen Wende respectfully declined, requesting permission to live in seclusion, which the Emperor, though reluctant, granted.
An imperial decree soon declared Zhong Yuqi and Wu Lang treacherous traitors guilty of collusion, forming private armies, harming loyal officials, and attempted rebellion. Zhong Yuqi was stripped of his marquis title and exiled to Yazhou, along with his male kin. Wu Lang's assets were confiscated, he was publicly executed, and his clan exiled to Haizhou.
Wu Yin, due to his cooperation in exposing the traitors, was pardoned but was to be stationed as commander at Mobei, forbidden to return without an imperial decree. In the twelfth month of the third year of the Anping reign, the Emperor officially vindicated Chen Wende and the Beishuo Army. Wu Lang was executed that same month. Later, Zhong Yuqi was assassinated by a warrior from the Sun family during his exile.
With the fall of these powerful traitors, the decade-long civil unrest in Jing State finally ended, ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity. Mo Xi, knowing Chen Wende was still avoiding her, orchestrated a mock assassination attempt to draw him out. When he tried to flee, she confronted him, playfully threatening to divorce him if he ran again, confirming she had recognized her husband.
Chen Wende explained that he had survived the mudslide, but the crucial evidence he carried was destroyed. He had spent the past year meticulously gathering new proof, and with Mo Xi's invaluable help, his name was finally cleared. He hesitantly revealed that his face was disfigured, but Mo Xi dismissed his concern, teasing him by comparing his looks to Wan Jiagui, who she claimed was much more handsome.
This lighthearted banter finally eased Chen Wende's insecurities, leading to their loving reconciliation. From a distance, Fengyao and Wan Jiagui watched Mo Xi and Chen Wende reunite. Fengyao expressed her surprise at their eventual reconciliation but was content, saying that with Mo Xi's happiness secured, they could finally be at ease. Wan Jiagui reflected on what he had learned from their journey: the importance of cherishing the person right in front of you.
With a renewed understanding, Fengyao fully accepted Wan Jiagui. One year later, Mo Xi encountered the young beggar girl she had once helped. The girl excitedly told Mo Xi that, inspired by her words, her mother had started a successful mutton shop, bringing them a much happier life. Later, Chen Wende arrived to pick up Mo Xi, gently taking her purchases and asking if she was ready to go home.
As they rode away in a carriage, Mo Xi's voiceover mused that her story had found its conclusion, and while the future remained unknown, she was certain she would never walk alone, now that she had her partner. The couple shared a knowing smile, cherishing their hard-won, simple happiness together.
