Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre Episode 42 Recap
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Zhang Wuji came to see Yin Tianzheng and Yin Yewang, and brought Yin Li to meet them. Yin Tianzheng was overjoyed to see his granddaughter still alive, shedding tears of old age. However, Yin Yewang ignored Yin Li. Yin Li happily called him "father" and recounted childhood memories in detail, which moved Yin Yewang to tears. Zhang Wuji briefly explained to Yin Tianzheng and his son how Yin Li had lost her mind, promising to cure her illness.
Yin Tianzheng returned this time after receiving notification from Fan Yao and Yang Xiao, but he disagreed with assassinating the Yuan Emperor. He suspected that Zhao Min wanted to use the Ming Cult to eliminate the Yuan Emperor, allowing her father, Prince Ruyang, to ascend the throne. Zhang Wuji declared that the plan to assassinate the Yuan Emperor had been canceled. Meanwhile, Fan Yao informed Zhao Min that the plan had changed.
Zhao Min believed that Zhang Wuji had listened to Zhou Zhiruo's words and was wary of her everywhere. Zhao Min firmly insisted that Zhou Zhiruo was the true culprit behind the Bloody Incident on Snake Island. Yin Tianzheng suddenly burst in, intending to kill Zhao Min. Fan Yao hastily stopped him, but Yin Tianzheng was unrelenting.
Zhang Wuji came to find Yin Tianzheng and saw him chasing and beating Zhao Min, threatening to use Zhao Min's head to pay homage to the spirits of the deceased Ming Cult righteous members. Zhang Wuji quickly stopped him. Yin Yewang seized the opportunity to ambush Zhao Min but was also blocked by Zhang Wuji. Zhang Wuji forbade the father and son from indiscriminately killing the innocent. Yin Tianzheng insisted that Zhao Min was the true culprit.
Zhao Min knew Yin Tianzheng wanted to use her against her father, so she explicitly stated that she was no longer Prince Ruyang's daughter; she was now a wanted criminal of the court, and even a death row inmate. Zhang Wuji was taken by surprise. Yin Tianzheng reminded Zhang Wuji not to easily believe Zhao Min's nonsense, then left in a huff.
Zhang Wuji learned the truth about Zhao Min being charged by the imperial court from Fan Yao, realizing that she was sentenced to death to save him. Zhang Wuji personally prepared medicinal cuisine to nourish Zhao Min, but she showed no appreciation. Zhang Wuji promised to thoroughly investigate the true culprit behind the Bloody Incident on Snake Island.
Zhao Min was certain that Zhou Zhiruo was the murderer, but Zhang Wuji did not believe it at all, feeling there was a misunderstanding. Zhao Min guessed that Zhang Wuji gave up on killing the Yuan Emperor because he wanted to use the Emperor's incompetence to enhance the Ming Cult's reputation. Zhang Wuji, citing military secrecy, refused to answer. Zhou Zhiruo prepared a meal and waited anxiously for Zhang Wuji.
When she learned that Zhang Wuji was with Zhao Min, she was furious. Zhao Min felt that Zhang Wuji abandoned the plan to kill the Yuan Emperor because he wanted the Ming Cult to conquer the world. She also advised Zhang Wuji not to fall for others' schemes. Before Zhang Wuji could reply, Zhou Zhiruo suddenly burst in, glared angrily at Zhang Wuji, then turned and ran away.
Just as Zhang Wuji was about to chase her, Zhao Min quickly stopped him. Outside, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled, and heavy rain began to fall. Worried, Zhang Wuji and Zhou Dian went to search for Zhou Zhiruo and found that she had committed suicide, apparently feeling wronged. Zhang Wuji quickly carried Zhou Zhiruo back.
Zhao Min came to see Zhou Zhiruo, convinced that she was either deliberately feigning pitifulness to deceive Zhang Wuji or attempting suicide to escape punishment and gain forgiveness. Yin Tianzheng sharply rebuked her, but Zhao Min was unrelenting, constantly claiming that Zhou Zhiruo's skills in murder and framing others were all due to their indulgence. Zhang Wuji did not want to listen to their verbal sparring, so he drove them all out, telling Zhou Zhiruo to rest well.
Zhou Zhiruo pressed Zhang Wuji, asking if he believed Zhao Min's words. Zhang Wuji wanted to clarify the truth as soon as possible and restore their innocence. Zhou Zhiruo, in a fit of pique, wanted to break off their engagement, telling him to live with Zhao Min as a couple. Zhang Wuji was speechless, and Zhou Zhiruo forcibly chased him away. Yin Tianzheng, Fan Yao, and others discussed killing Zhao Min to quell the current disputes.
Fan Yao firmly disagreed, but Yin Tianzheng was determined to go his own way. Unexpectedly, Zhao Min proactively came to provoke Yin Tianzheng. Yin Yewang, in a fit of pique, wanted to kill Zhao Min. Fan Yao explained the implications to them: if they killed Zhao Min, they would clear Prince Ruyang of suspicion, and Prince Ruyang, regaining the court's trust, would inevitably become a serious threat to the Ming Cult.
After careful consideration, Yin Tianzheng decided to spare Zhao Min, and Zhao Min, in a rage, left Haozhou. Zhang Wuji came to find Zhao Min, only to learn that she had left in anger because of Yin Tianzheng and others. Yin Tianzheng advised Zhang Wuji not to dwell on Zhao Min anymore and to marry Zhou Zhiruo as soon as possible.
Zhang Wuji made excuses, saying that the great cause was not yet accomplished and Xie Xun had not sent any news, so he did not want to marry now. Yin Tianzheng reasoned with him and appealed to his emotions, then forcibly dragged Zhang Wuji to propose to Zhou Zhiruo. Zhang Wuji, caught in an awkward position, had no choice but to comply.
Song Qingshu drowned his sorrows in wine at a tavern and unintentionally overheard that Zhang Wuji and Zhou Zhiruo were getting married. He trembled with rage. The next day was the wedding day for Zhang Wuji and Zhou Zhiruo. Song Yuanqiao brought various martial uncles and grand-uncles to offer congratulations, also bringing a calligraphy scroll personally written by Zhang Sanfeng as a gift. Yang Buhui also accompanied the Wudang sect.
Yang Xiao and his daughter were reunited after a long separation, their excitement evident. Yang Xiao saw that Yang Buhui was pregnant, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions. Yin Liting asked Yang Xiao to name the unborn child. Yang Xiao felt greatly comforted and proactively invited him for a drink. Zhou Zhiruo carefully prepared pastries, which Yang Buhui enjoyed very much, and she wished Zhou Zhiruo and Zhang Wuji happiness.
The Emei disciples also came later to celebrate Zhou Zhiruo's wedding. At night, Zhang Wuji tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He suddenly heard Zhou Zhiruo quietly sobbing in the courtyard. Zhang Wuji quickly went out to comfort her. Zhou Zhiruo made Zhang Wuji swear to never leave her. The next morning, the Ming Cult's main headquarters was festively decorated and bustling with activity. People from various sects came to attend the wedding. Fan Yao served as the officiant.
Zhang Wuji and Zhou Zhiruo, dressed in grand red wedding attire, walked into the main hall amidst everyone's applause and blessings. They bowed to heaven and earth according to Fan Yao's instructions. Unexpectedly, Zhao Min suddenly arrived uninvited.
