Fight For Love Episode 37 Recap
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The Emperor granted Chu Yu’s impassioned request, officially appointing her as an envoy to North Qi for peace talks, just as the conflict between Great Sui and North Qi had recently ceased. Chu Yu had boldly volunteered for this perilous mission, linking its success to the Emperor's promise of allowing her and Wei Yun to be together, or accepting any punishment if she failed. She declared her unwavering commitment to Great Sui, akin to her father and brother's sacrifices.
Confident in her resolve, the Emperor approved her appointment and instructed Chancellor Gu to inform North Qi of the delegation's immediate departure. At the city gate of Huajing, Wanyue reluctantly bade Chu Yu farewell, deeply worried about her traveling alone and Wei Yun's continued confinement in the Arsenal Bureau. Chu Yu reassured her, promising a triumphant return and their eventual reunion.
Unexpectedly, Lu Qiba and Song Wenchang arrived, explaining that Wei Yun, despite his imprisonment, had tearfully begged them to accompany and protect Chu Yu. Their presence brought Chu Yu a sense of greater confidence for the journey ahead. Elsewhere, Song Shilan observed Gu Chusheng's old inkstone, offering to replace it. Gu Chusheng revealed it was a gift from Chu Yu, now worn from years of use.
Song Shilan then questioned why Gu Chusheng didn't see Chu Yu off, to which Gu Chusheng replied that she likely wouldn't want to see him, but he still wished for her safe return. Song Shilan pressed him further, asking if he feared the Emperor's anger for orchestrating Wei Yun's public appearance in court and his subsequent imprisonment.
Gu Chusheng admitted his actions were calculated; knowing the Emperor sought to temper Wei Yun's spirit, he ensured Song Shilan handled the confinement to prevent harm to Wei Yun, whom he considered a rare military talent vital for Great Sui. More than twenty "li" outside Huajing, Wei Yun surprisingly appeared, having momentarily escaped the Arsenal Bureau. Chu Yu was touched by his presence, commenting that the Bureau couldn't truly hold him.
Wei Yun affirmed that nothing could stop him from seeing her and acknowledged her sacrifice for their future, promising his confinement would not last. Chu Yu expressed her deep trust, knowing he would always be there if she looked back. They shared an emotional farewell kiss, much to the private amusement of Lu Qiba and Song Wenchang.
Chu Yu vowed to clear all obstacles to return, urging Wei Yun to wait for her, while Wei Yun promised to always be there, silently vowing to return to her soon. Later that night, Wei Yun met with Lu Qiba, who conveyed a message from Gongsun Lan, offering full support to Chu Yu's mission.
Wei Yun resolved that he and his allies needed their own plan, refusing to let Chu Yu face North Qi alone, and indicated his intention to speak with General Song. He then met privately with Song Shilan, thanking him for allowing his brief escape to see Chu Yu off. Song Shilan confessed that by accepting the General of the West title and taking Wei Yun's place, he had absorbed the Emperor's distrust, thereby protecting Wei Yun.
He admitted his actions were also driven by personal ambition as an illegitimate son seeking opportunities. However, Wei Yun saw through his words, recognizing that Song Shilan's ambition was always underpinned by a strong moral compass and never overshadowed the greater good, affirming his worthiness of the General of the West title. Song Shilan, surprised by Wei Yun's choice to send Song Wenchang to North Qi, conceded it would be valuable experience for his brother.
Wei Yun then sought Song Shilan's cooperation for another significant undertaking. In North Qi, Queen Mother Yunyang questioned Zhao Yue's public quarrel in court, cautioning him against alienating the City Lord of Xuan, whose daughter he married to secure his throne. Meanwhile, Li Changming feigned indifference to the Sui delegation's arrival, even with Chu Yu among them. She subtly tested Zhao Yue's loyalty, proclaiming she had no intention of returning to Great Sui.
Zhao Yue reassured her of his unwavering trust, despite the Queen Mother's increasing frustration with Li Changming's perceived disrespect. Zhao Yue, dismissing his mother's worries, designated Gongsun Lan to receive the Sui envoys. Upon their arrival in Qizhou, the Sui delegation was deliberately housed in dilapidated quarters by insolent North Qi posthouse officials, who disparaged Great Sui.
Chu Yu, seeing this as a deliberate "show of force," ordered Song Wenchang and Lu Qiba to bind and remove the officials, then planned to hand them over to Zhao Yue for punishment. She revealed the Emperor's secret verbal decree: the peace talks were a cover to enter the North Qi palace, with the true mission being to rescue Eldest Princess Li Changming at all costs.
Anticipating Zhao Yue's resistance, Chu Yu planned to meet him the next day to assess his intentions, hoping to secure the princess's return, reclaim lost territories, and restore peace. For Li Changming’s birthday, Zhao Yue surprised her with a chamber adorned with countless pearls, expressing his desire to fulfill her wishes. However, Li Changming, unswayed, declared she no longer liked pearls. She confronted Zhao Yue about how he coerced her former followers.
He chillingly revealed he had used a poison called "Farewell at Dawn," which caused agonizing addiction requiring monthly antidotes, and threatened her with the final, lethal dose if she ever contemplated leaving him. Li Changming accepted both the pearls and the poison but stated that these were not her true desires. She then urged Zhao Yue to attend to the arriving delegation, before violently tearing down the pearl decorations after he left, betraying her true sentiments.
In the main hall, a North Qi minister insulted Chu Yu, but Lu Qiba retorted sharply, reminding Zhao Yue of his previous defeats at Chu Yu’s hands. Chu Yu confronted Zhao Yue about the disrespectful reception, threatening to report it to her Emperor. Zhao Yue's minister swiftly defused the situation, blaming petty officials, and Chu Yu accepted, handing over the bound officials.
When Zhao Yue shifted to discussing peace talks, Chu Yu insisted on seeing Eldest Princess Li Changming first, citing the Sui Emperor's concern. The Queen Mother supported this, prompting Zhao Yue to announce a birthday banquet for Li Changming, where the envoys could see her. He subtly warned them that while peace was paramount, some demands might not be negotiable. At the evening banquet, Chu Yu finally saw a seemingly unharmed Li Changming.
Chu Yu expressed relief, but Li Changming assured her she was well and asked Chu Yu to relay this to her brother. In a shocking public move, Li Changming then requested a birthday gift from Zhao Yue: a rank in his harem. Despite Song Wenchang's protests about the Sui Emperor and her reputation, Li Changming remained defiant, declaring her ambition to be the most unique and distinguished figure in the North Qi harem.
The Queen Mother fiercely warned Zhao Yue to choose between his throne and the princess, reminding him of her role in his ascension. However, Zhao Yue, determined to have his way, defied his mother and publicly appointed Li Changming as his consort, bestowing upon her the title "Consort of Mei." Li Changming then told a dismayed Chu Yu that her decision was her own and not to overthink it. Moments later, Li Changming suddenly fainted.
Zhao Yue immediately postponed the peace talks and carried her away. As the banquet continued with Song Wenchang and Lu Qiba trying to outdrink Gongsun Lan, Chu Yu feigned a need to relieve herself. She swiftly incapacitated her escorting guard and began searching the palace for Li Changming. Meanwhile, Zhao Yue summoned a doctor for Li Changming. She explained her chronic cold illness from years ago, causing irregular menstruation, and believed her dizziness was due to headaches. However, after examining her pulse, the doctor was astonished and joyfully announced that Consort of Mei was pregnant, a revelation that left Zhao Yue completely stunned.
