Legend of Fu Yao Episode 25 Recap, Plot

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Doctor Zong confirmed that the Dragon Scale Armor was on Qi Yun. He recalled a previous conversation with Changsun Wuji, where they discussed that forcibly removing the armor would inevitably lead to Qi Yun's death. While Changsun Wuji was determined to save Fu Yao, he was equally unwilling to harm an innocent person and asked Doctor Zong to find a solution that would protect both.

Doctor Zong had deduced the armor's presence because Qi Yun's mother gave birth to her at seven months pregnant with severe medical conditions, and doctors predicted she wouldn't survive past six. Her current healthy state suggested either a miraculous cure or the presence of the Dragon Scale Armor, which Doctor Zong knew he could verify if she fell ill. As Doctor Zong contemplated this, he heard Qi Yun murmur "Brother Yue" in her sleep, stirring complex emotions within him.

After Doctor Zong left Qi Yun's room, Duke Qi, learning of his daughter's awakening, hurried in to see her. Doctor Zong reassured Duke Qi that while her condition was acute, it was not immediately life-threatening. Meanwhile, Yun Hen approached Doctor Zong, pleading with him not to involve the innocent Qi Yun in the long-standing feud between their families, emphasizing that she was just a little girl.

Doctor Zong replied that everyone has their own destiny and grudges, which cannot be undone or changed, and that fighting against fate is futile. Yun Hen, desperate to protect Qi Yun, continued to beg Doctor Zong not to harm her. Fu Yao awakened in Cuiliang Hall to an uncharacteristically kind Xuanyuan Xiao, who had even disposed of the bodies of Yan Jingchen, Pei Yuan, and Lie, ensuring no one would suspect Fu Yao.

Fu Yao expressed surprise at Xuanyuan Xiao's sudden warmth and her sympathy for their assailants' undignified end, attributing it to fate. Xuanyuan Xiao then presented a pouch Fu Yao carried, instantly recognizing it as belonging to her daughter, Lian'er. She explained that she had been forced to abandon Lian'er years ago, leaving the pouch with her, hoping one day to reunite. Xuanyuan Xiao was overjoyed, convinced Fu Yao was her long-lost daughter.

Fu Yao, an orphan, tried to explain she was not Lian'er, but the mentally unstable Xuanyuan Xiao refused to believe her, dismissing Fu Yao's story as lies designed to keep them apart. Seeing Fu Yao's worn clothes, Xuanyuan Xiao lovingly showed her a collection of beautiful garments she had made for Lian'er over the years, from childrenswear to adult robes, envisioning her daughter growing up. Fu Yao was deeply touched, experiencing a mother's affection for the first time.

Xuanyuan Xiao then mentioned Lian'er's favorite Yuyan flowers, and Qi, disguised as a maid, arrived with a fresh bouquet. Surprised to see Qi, Fu Yao pulled him aside. Qi explained he had attempted to infiltrate the palace to rescue her but was nearly castrated. He escaped and was saved by Xuanyuan Xiao, whom he now served while maintaining his female disguise.

Qi described Xuanyuan Xiao as outwardly eccentric but inwardly kind, sometimes lucid and sometimes confused, even mistaking Qi for her daughter. He expressed pity for Xuanyuan Xiao, living alone in such a large residence. At the Duke's Mansion, the melodious sound of a flute reached Qi Yun. She stepped out of her room and saw Zong Yue playing in a lake pavilion.

A strong sense of familiarity washed over her, and she approached him, remarking that he felt like an old friend she hadn't seen in a long time. Knowing their true identities and the delicate situation, Zong Yue subtly dismissed her feelings, suggesting her weakness might be causing her to overthink, before excusing himself. Back in Cuiliang Hall, Xuanyuan Xiao continued to dote on Fu Yao, styling her hair and emphasizing the importance of appearance for a girl.

Fu Yao privately noted that Xuanyuan Xiao's muddled state prevented her from seeing Fu Yao's disguise in the mirror. Fu Yao shared her own sorrow as an orphan who never knew her parents. Xuanyuan Xiao, still deluded, insisted she was Fu Yao's true mother, pointing out perceived resemblances. When Fu Yao innocently asked about Xuanyuan Xiao's husband, Xuanyuan Xiao's demeanor abruptly shifted.

She became distraught, smashing lamps and railing about her husband's betrayal, his love for another woman, and his alleged plot to kill their daughter, Lian'er, lamenting her own status as the Taiyuan Princess who had married into the Tianquan royal family. Unable to control her, Fu Yao gently knocked her unconscious, finally comprehending the immense grief and suffering Xuanyuan Xiao carried.

Moved by the genuine maternal love she received, Fu Yao resolved in her heart to truly become Xuanyuan Xiao's "Lian'er" from that day forward. Soon after, servants from the Duke's Mansion arrived, requesting Fu Yao, addressing her by her assumed identity, Lady Shu Yuwen Zi. They claimed Duke Qi wished to see her because her maternal family, from Changning, had come to visit.

Fu Yao, sensing the danger, feigned needing to change into more presentable clothes to secretly arm herself with a knife. Qi, aware of the peril, urged Fu Yao to flee, offering to create a diversion. However, Fu Yao refused, explaining that her escape would endanger countless others. She declared her intention to brave the "tiger's den" of the Duke's Mansion, vowing to protect herself and return safely.

The Grand Water Sacrifice Ceremony at Changyuan proceeded without Duke Qi, who claimed to be ill with a cold. Changsun Wuji led the elaborate rites. After the ceremony concluded, he was informed that, according to ancestral custom, he must remain at the Changyuan altar for a day of prayer and fasting. Feigning displeasure at the tedious traditions, Changsun Wuji strategically inquired about Duke Qi's condition and dispatched someone to check on him.

Eunuch De assured Changsun Wuji that all preparations for his extended stay had been meticulously made. Later, in the bedchamber, Tang Zhirong arrived with refreshments, expressing concern for Changsun Wuji's solitude and offering to entertain him. Changsun Wuji noticed Qi, disguised as a maid, among Tang Zhirong's attendants and subtly signaled Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng followed Qi out of the chamber, where Qi quickly informed him that Fu Yao had been taken to Duke's Mansion by Qi Zhen, urging Changsun Wuji, by his alias Xuanyuan Min, to rescue her immediately. Back inside, as Tang Zhirong attempted to get closer to Changsun Wuji, he subtly produced a knife, holding her in place.

He instructed her to feign sounds of intimacy to mislead the eunuchs outside, allowing him to slip away from Taiyuan undetected to rescue Fu Yao. Left alone in the empty chamber, Tang Zhirong tearfully played her zither and sang. Meanwhile, Fu Yao arrived at the Duke's Mansion dressed formally and was immediately ushered to a private audience with Qi Zhen, who harbored deep suspicions about her.

Qi Zhen revealed that Changsun Wuji had rushed directly from Changyuan to retrieve her, shortly after she was brought to the mansion, accusing Fu Yao of secretly colluding with him. Fu Yao denied any secret alliance, explaining that Changsun Wuji was merely angered by her transfer without his knowledge and insisted on her return. Qi Zhen dismissed her explanation, stating that Changsun Wuji's true target was him.

He recalled placing Changsun Wuji on the throne and declared his intention to remove him, as Changsun Wuji refused to be a mere puppet and obstructed his ambitions. Seeing Changsun Wuji's isolated presence at the mansion as a rare opportunity, Qi Zhen ordered Fu Yao to personally kill him, promising her lifelong wealth and glory if she succeeded, but threatening the annihilation of her entire Yuwen family if she failed.

Under Qi Zhen's veiled threat, Fu Yao proceeded to the courtyard to meet Changsun Wuji. Changsun Wuji expressed his concern, having rushed to bring her back to the palace. He embraced her tightly, reassuring her that the incident on Winter Clothes Day had hidden complexities and that he would thoroughly investigate the truth. As Changsun Wuji spoke kindly, Fu Yao, with Qi Zhen watching from the shadows, suddenly drew a dagger and stabbed Changsun Wuji.

As he collapsed, Fu Yao feigned terror at the sight, crying out, "You killed the King!" Qi Zhen then emerged from his hiding place, revealing that the "Changsun Wuji" she had "killed" was merely a dying sorcerer, and the entire event had been an elaborate ruse to test her loyalty.

Fu Yao maintained her act of shock and fear, vehemently proclaiming her loyalty to Qi Zhen, asserting that everything she had was due to him and she would always follow his command. Satisfied, Qi Zhen comforted her, acknowledging her fear as normal, and affirmed his belief in her loyalty. He promised to send her back to the palace, assuring her of continued wealth and prosperity under his protection, with further important tasks awaiting her in the future.

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