Legend of Fu Yao Episode 13 Recap, Plot

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All the slaves at the Slave Gladiatorial Arena burst forth, breaking through their confinement. Pei Yuan, having anticipated their escape, ordered her soldiers to unleash a volley of arrows, intent on killing every slave. Fu Yao swiftly placed a wooden board in front of the fleeing slaves, attempting to shield them. Meanwhile, Zhan Beiye and Yalan Zhu discovered Fu Yao's presence and engaged the soldiers.

Pei Yuan commanded her troops to trap them, then drew her bow and fired an arrow into Fu Yao's back. Fu Yao offered her life for the slaves' safety, but Pei Yuan cruelly refused to spare either. As Pei Yuan ordered a renewed attack, Fu Yao fixed her gaze on the princess, determined to end her life first. Unbeknownst to Fu Yao, Pei Yuan had a hidden weapon.

At this critical moment, Changsun Wuji intervened, taking a sword strike meant for Pei Yuan. He then declared his disgust for slaves like Fu Yao, a cunning ruse that allowed him to take the severely wounded Fu Yao away. Zhan Beiye and Yalan Zhu also managed to escape, tailing Changsun Wuji to rescue Fu Yao. To their surprise, Changsun Wuji readily handed Fu Yao over, instructing them to care for her.

The news of the Security Camp's failure to contain the slaves, with seventy percent escaping the Slave Market, reached Zhang Henian. He subtly ridiculed Duke Qi Zhen, whose face soured. Coincidentally, the new Prince's ritual to heaven was underway. Prince Xuanyuan Hui, who had previously demonstrated Water Bending, emerged to the acclamations of the officials, officially becoming the Prince of the Taiyuan royal family. Elsewhere, Fu Yao awoke in an inn, under the attentive care of Yalan Zhu.

Yalan Zhu praised Fu Yao's courage, while Zhan Beiye, impressed by Fu Yao's valiant performance, declared her the most valiant woman he had ever seen. Yalan Zhu then questioned Changsun Wuji's identity, surprised to learn he was the one who saved Fu Yao. Zhan Beiye brought up the matter of Qi and the Bell Shekun, revealing he knew Qi had not stolen the bell but was likely abducted after witnessing something he shouldn't have.

He urged Fu Yao to rest, offering to help find Qi. However, Fu Yao, with a newfound confidence after her ordeal, politely refused Zhan Beiye's offer, intending to search for Qi on her own in the vast Kunjing City. Zong Yue arrived to treat Changsun Wuji's wound, playfully suggesting that the severe injury was due to being "love-struck." Changsun Wuji's subordinate, Jiang Feng, joined Zong Yue in the teasing.

In the Duke's Mansion, Qi Zhen raged at Pei Yuan for her unauthorized mobilization of the Security Camp, stressing the political instability and the many eyes scrutinizing his every move. He warned Pei Yuan that if she didn't rein in her temperament, he would punish her alongside her schemes. Subsequently, Yun Hen reported Changsun Wuji's presence at the Slave Market, surprising Qi Zhen, who immediately dispatched Yun Hen to investigate any hidden implications.

Qi Zhen also learned that Zhan Beiye (King Lie of Tiansha) had escaped unharmed and realized he was a formidable individual not to be underestimated. Fu Yao shared her discovery of Qi's unique secret mark on the Duke's carriage with Zhan Beiye. Zhan Beiye deduced that Qi and the Bell Shekun were likely within the Duke's Mansion, and that Pei Yuan had probably mimicked Qi's mark to lure Fu Yao to the Slave Market.

He explained that the Bell Shekun, though a Zhan family heirloom, was also an artifact of ill omens, emitting a dangerous coldness that could infiltrate one's organs, affecting all but those of Zhan family blood. He concluded that the thief had likely placed the Bell on Qi to shield themselves from its adverse effects. Hearing that Qi was in danger, Fu Yao impulsively wanted to rush into the mansion.

Zhan Beiye restrained her, urging her to calm down, and volunteered to scout the mansion first. In his study, Qi Zhen, engaged in his intricate political machinations, discussed his strategy concerning the King of Tiansha. He declared his intention to treat Zhan Beiye (Prince Lie) with caution and hospitality, using him to counterbalance Zhan Nancheng, the King of Tiansha, and clear himself of assassination charges.

He then ordered Yun Hen to abduct Prince Xuanyuan Hui, dismissing Yun Hen's concerns about the timing and Xuanyuan Hui's current security. When his steward arrived to inquire about the placement of Yuwen Zi, a distant relative from the impoverished Yuwen family being sent to the mansion due to her auspicious birth chart, Qi Zhen irritably instructed them to place her in a random wing room.

Outside an inn, Fu Yao, disguised as a graceful woman through Yalan Zhu's family's renowned face-changing skill, stepped into a carriage with Yalan Zhu. Zhan Beiye had previously uncovered that the true Yuwen Zi had eloped with a servant en route to Kunjing. This deception presented a perfect opportunity for Fu Yao to infiltrate the Duke's Mansion by impersonating her.

While effective, the magic had a critical flaw: the disguise would only last five days, necessitating a re-application to maintain the illusion. For added security, Yalan Zhu insisted on accompanying Fu Yao, even playfully demanding a kiss from Zhan Beiye as payment for her assistance. Upon their entry into the lavish Duke's Mansion, which exuded an air of immense wealth, Fu Yao and Yalan Zhu immediately encountered the haughty Pei Yuan.

While Pei Yuan did not overtly recognize Fu Yao, she privately remarked to a subordinate that Fu Yao had "delivered herself to her doorstep," implying she was aware of Fu Yao's presence in the mansion. After scoffing at "Yuwen Zi's" status, Pei Yuan disdainfully departed. Subsequently, a steward led Fu Yao to the north wing room, where she met Shi Lan, the maid assigned to her.

Due to the Duke's Mansion's strict rules prohibiting outsiders from remaining, Yalan Zhu had to leave. Before her departure, she urgently whispered a warning to Fu Yao: she must avoid water, mirrors, and any reflective surfaces, as they could expose her disguise. As night deepened, Fu Yao discreetly explored the Duke's Mansion. Recalling Zhan Beiye's words, she sought a well-hidden place where the Bell Shekun might be concealed.

Suddenly, a small pebble flew past her, causing her to instinctively recoil, thus narrowly avoiding a patrol of guards. Fu Yao realized someone was secretly guiding her, and from the shadows, Changsun Wuji, witnessing her escape, allowed a faint smile to cross his lips. Meanwhile, Yun Hen successfully abducted Prince Xuanyuan Hui and encountered Zong Yue within the Duke's Mansion. Zong Yue, recalling Yun Hen's birthdate from a past encounter, questioned him to confirm his hunch.

Changsun Wuji, comfortably ensconced in Zong Yue's room, enjoying the Duke's rich provisions, was teased by Zong Yue about being wounded due to his feelings for Fu Yao. Changsun Wuji admitted that while Fu Yao was a reason for his presence, his primary objective was the Bell Shekun, a powerful artifact he too had been searching for. The scene ended with Fu Yao finding a mysterious five-colored stone, pondering its connection to a seal.

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