Legend of Fu Yao Episode 27 Recap
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Yun Hen traveled to meet Tang Bonian in Nan Ci, a cautious general who had received a letter from Duke Qi Zhen in Kunjing asking him to lead 50,000 troops back to the capital for a planned rebellion. Knowing Tang Bonian's cautious nature, Yun Hen, as a trusted aide of the Duke, personally assured Tang Bonian that the plan, which had been years in the making, was real.
He instructed Tang Bonian to bring his 50,000 men secretly via three routes to surround Kunjing, with another 100,000 men as backup. Despite Yun Hen's assurance, Tang Bonian remained apprehensive, as a messenger he had sent to his daughter, Tang Zhirong, in Kunjing had not yet returned, leaving him uncertain about the situation in the capital.
Tang Zhirong, already married into the royal family and having pledged loyalty to Changsun Wuji, received her father's secret letter inquiring about the situation in Kunjing. Recognizing that her father leading an army into the capital without permission constituted treason punishable by the extermination of nine generations, she immediately presented the letter to Changsun Wuji.
Tang Zhirong pleaded for her life, emphasizing that while her father might be confused, she, as his daughter, could not follow him down such a ruinous path. Impressed by her intelligence, Changsun Wuji revealed his plan: to disarm Tang Bonian's elite Dingyuan Army without bloodshed and simultaneously weaken Duke Qi Zhen's power. He promised Tang Zhirong rich rewards and her safety if she cooperated.
Tang Zhirong agreed to write a misleading letter back to her father, informing him that Qi Zhen had everything arranged for his safe entry into the city. Subsequently, Tang Zhirong was honored with the title of Lady of Yongjia Palace, and her grand wedding to Changsun Wuji, where she would be conferred the title of Queen Zhaoyuan, was scheduled for the nineteenth of October.
Tang Zhirong privately rationalized her actions, believing her father, though wise, had chosen the wrong master, and she simply sought to live a decent life regardless of his success or failure. Meanwhile, Tang Bonian, leading his troops towards Kunjing, encountered an ambush and was shot, falling to the ground. In his bedchamber, Changsun Wuji played a solo game of chess. Jiang Feng inquired why he had not visited Fu Yao recently, suggesting they might be arguing.
Changsun Wuji admitted feeling uncomfortable after being criticized by Fu Yao, stating he disliked manipulating others and did not want to use her. This was why he went to great lengths to make Tang Zhirong the Queen, to prevent Fu Yao from becoming entangled in the volatile politics of Taiyuan. At the Duke's Mansion, Yun Hen, following Zong Yue's instructions, remained by Qi Zhen's side.
He reported that Tang Bonian was indeed leading 50,000 Dingyuan Army along mountain paths toward Kunjing, having prepared his own provisions and marched overnight. He also informed Qi Zhen that all their spies within Tang Bonian's army had vanished, indicating they had likely been removed. Qi Zhen, realizing Tang Bonian's long-standing intentions, concluded that the general had secretly aligned himself with Changsun Wuji, explaining Changsun Wuji's unusual favor towards Tang Zhirong and her family.
The loss of Tang Bonian's 50,000 troops left Qi Zhen with insufficient military strength for his grand scheme, yet with the plan already in motion, he knew there was no turning back. After Yun Hen departed, Qi Zhen secretly took out a confidential letter, indicating his intention to meet an old acquaintance at Changyuan Bridge, revealing that he had other contingency plans in place beyond just relying on Tang Bonian.
Back at the palace, as Tang Zhirong played the zither for Changsun Wuji, Jiang Feng delivered news that General Tang Bonian and his 50,000 troops had mysteriously vanished midway while marching towards Kunjing. Tang Zhirong's anxiety was evident as she broke a zither string. Changsun Wuji, without hiding anything, informed her that Tang Bonian was now imprisoned by his elite, trustworthy guards, leaving no traces for Qi Zhen to find.
He clarified that while Tang Bonian was guilty, his crime was not worthy of death, but should Qi Zhen find him, both Tang Bonian and Tang Zhirong's lives would be forfeit. Elsewhere, in the prison, Zong Yue and Yun Hen confronted Tang Bonian. Tang Bonian was bewildered until Zong Yue revealed his identity, displaying a dragon tattoo, and Yun Hen also revealed his Xuanyuan lineage.
Realizing he had fallen into their trap upon his return to Kunjing, Tang Bonian then recounted the truth about Prince of Wenyi's demise. He explained that Prince of Wenyi was a brilliant and accomplished leader, but the aging King Renzong gradually favored his younger son, Xuanyuan Ren, growing suspicious of the Prince. Qi Zhen, then a mere military officer, had sided with Xuanyuan Ren, actively conspiring with him to slander and frame Prince of Wenyi before King Renzong.
They fabricated evidence, such as claims of raising an army for a coup, betraying his own family, hiding silver, and even drugging the former emperor, which ultimately led to the horrific massacre of Prince of Wenyi's entire family overnight. Zong Yue questioned why Qi Zhen would betray Prince of Wenyi, who had been his sworn brother.
Tang Bonian, having followed Qi Zhen for a long time, revealed that Qi Zhen was a man consumed by the lust for power, while Xuanyuan Ren was easily manipulated and lacked significant abilities, making him an easier master to follow. Tang Bonian further disclosed that the true motive behind the conspiracy was to obtain the sacred Dragon Scale Armor, which Prince of Wenyi possessed, clarifying that they had killed him specifically to acquire it.
Zong Yue understood that Qi Zhen intended to use the Dragon Scale Armor to treat his daughter, Qi Yun. Tang Bonian, remorseful for his involvement in the massacre of 78 innocent lives from Prince of Wenyi's household, expressed his willingness to bear all the guilt and hoped that the feud would end with their generation, sparing the innocent.
However, Zong Yue, still haunted by the memory of his loved ones brutally killed before his eyes, refused to let go of his hatred, vowing that Qi Zhen must pay with his life. Tang Bonian offered to atone with his death, and Zong Yue, not wishing to dirty his hands, tossed a bottle of poison onto the ground for Tang Bonian to end his own life.
Changsun Wuji and Jiang Feng stood in a pavilion, reflecting on their time in Taiyuan and the urgent need to conclude matters there. Zhang Henian, the Marquis, arrived to see Changsun Wuji. Changsun Wuji, aware of Qi Zhen's informants, publicly proposed transferring 50,000 soldiers from the Dingyuan Army to Zhang Henian's command, feigning a need to bolster Zhang Henian's military resources.
After dismissing Qi Zhen's informants, Changsun Wuji spoke candidly with Zhang Henian, warning him of impending significant changes in Taiyuan. He predicted that Qi Zhen, now advanced in years, would soon attempt a coup to seize the throne.
Zhang Henian, commanding 100,000 soldiers of the Imperial Army, pledged his unwavering loyalty, promising to protect Changsun Wuji and the Xuanyuan royal line at all costs, emphasizing that Tianquan Kingdom's backing meant Qi Zhen could not legitimately rule Taiyuan even if he seized the palace. Changsun Wuji, however, revealed a secret letter detailing the covert arrival of Tianquan imperial forces, marked with the Feather Tree totem, who were secretly heading to Taiyuan to rendezvous with Qi Zhen.
He explained that if Tianquan acknowledged Qi Zhen's usurpation of power, the traditional importance of the Xuanyuan bloodline and the Water Bending ability would become irrelevant. Arguing against passive waiting, Changsun Wuji urged Zhang Henian to take preemptive action, then meticulously outlined his entire plan, securing Zhang Henian's secret assistance. Tianquan Kingdom's First Prince, Zhangsun Pingrong, met with Qi Zhen. Cutting straight to the point, Qi Zhen sought Zhangsun Pingrong's assistance in seizing the Taiyuan throne.
Ambition driving him, Zhangsun Pingrong agreed, but in return, he demanded Qi Zhen's full support in his own future bid for the Tianquan Crown Prince title, requiring Taiyuan to be entirely loyal to him. The two formed an alliance. Qi Zhen, confident in his substantial military strength, boasted of his 200,000 loyal troops, potential reinforcements from the Prince of Xiping, an alliance with Zhan Nancheng, King of Tiansha, secured by offering Mount Changhan, and now Zhangsun Pingrong's powerful backing.
He asserted that success was guaranteed. Zhangsun Pingrong urged him to act quickly, valuing speed in battle, but Qi Zhen stated he was waiting for the perfect opportunity.
Qi Zhen confirmed that the upcoming wedding day of Changsun Wuji and the Queen was a crucial moment for his plan, as it would involve a significant redistribution of troops where his Security Camp and Zhang Henian's army would hand over 60% of their forces, totaling 150,000 soldiers, to form the King's new Imperial Guards. Qi Zhen, dismissing the concern of a subordinate, implied this troop movement would provide him with the ideal opening for his coup.
