Legend of Fu Yao Episode 32 Recap, Plot

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Before Changsun Wuji's arrival at the Queen Mother's bedchamber, a palace attendant recounted Wuji's heroic past deeds. When he was twelve, the Southern and Northern regions rebelled, causing widespread suffering. Wuji bravely went alone, and within three days, the South and North Kings, who had been locked in a blood feud, became sworn brothers.

Two years later, when Prince Linjiang rebelled and sought to assassinate Wuji at a banquet, Wuji emerged unscathed while Prince Linjiang himself collapsed, his face marred by the very poison he intended for Wuji, leading to a dishonorable end, unable to face his ancestors. The attendant questioned how Wuji achieved these feats alone, hinting at the involvement of Yuan Zhaoxu.

Upon entering, Empress Ci En expressed her joy at his return, noting a new depth of concern in his eyes, and Wuji explained that Emperor Changsun Jiong was occupied with urgent matters concerning the kingdom's fate and could not attend. She quickly dismissed her attendants and urged Wuji to marry, emphasizing the importance of securing a royal heir before his ascension to stabilize the populace.

She warned of the court's current turmoil, with Prince Yi, Zhangsun Pingrong, commanding a large number of troops, making Wuji's position as Crown Prince precarious. Wuji reassured her that he could handle court affairs, but the Empress insisted on his marriage to Fo Lian, the second princess of Xuanji, stressing that only a union with Xuanji could solidify his position. She mentioned Fo Lian's arrival in the Imperial City and urged immediate action.

Wuji requested more time, but the Empress was firm: while he could take other women as concubines, the Crown Princess of Tianquan must be Princess Fo Lian. Meanwhile, at Prince Yi's mansion, Zhangsun Pingrong reveled in wine and female company. A subordinate reported that the one seen traveling with Changsun Wuji was Princess Fo Lian, not realizing it was Fu Yao impersonating her.

Incensed that Wuji had seemingly made a move first, Pingrong calmed himself, reminding his subordinate that Fo Lian's engagement was merely verbal and her true ambition was the Tianquan throne, regardless of who sat upon it. Pingrong declared that since Wuji had taken the initiative, he would no longer wait. He mused that if it had been anyone else on the imperial city wall, he would have annihilated them, but unexpectedly, fate had delivered him Fo Lian.

He resolved to make Fo Lian his own, asserting that by marrying the Second Princess of Xuanji, he would gain Xuanji's support and secure his claim to the throne. He decided to act decisively against Wuji. At Zong Yue's medical hall, Fu Yao sat alone, a sweet smile gracing her face as she thought of Changsun Wuji. Zong Yue observed her, then playfully teased her, causing her to blush and shyly leave the medical hall.

Fu Yao then wandered idly through Mount Green Pearl. Changsun Wuji suddenly appeared, having prepared a grilled fish for her. He asked for a reward, and Fu Yao, teasingly, offered him the clean fish bone she had just gnawed. Wuji, however, cherished it, carefully wrapping it in his handkerchief and declaring it their token of love.

Suddenly, a flock of birds flew in a singular direction, prompting Wuji to lead Fu Yao to Muling Peak, the place of worship for the Zhangsun royal family. Though seemingly unremarkable, Muling Peak was home to the King of Muling, the God of Agriculture and the most revered immortal of the Zhangsun royal family, rarely seen even by royalty. They successfully encountered the King of Muling, a spiritual deer, which vanished after Fu Yao gently touched it.

Wuji explained the romantic symbolism of their encounter: it signified a journey representing pure, brave, and selfless love. Fu Yao, still skeptical about having found true love, was reminded by Wuji of their "marriage" in Taiyuan, as he passionately confessed his love for her. Though spirited, Fu Yao was still a maiden at heart, and she shyly ran off after his heartfelt words. In the palace, Emperor Changsun Jiong reflected on the impending revelation of Tianquan Imperial City's secrets.

He was informed that envoys from all Five Kingdoms had arrived, yet the Saintess of the Five Kingdoms, Princess Fo Lian, had not presented herself, leading Empress Ci En to suspect Xuanji had other plans. News then arrived that Zhangsun Pingrong had personally gone to welcome Princess Fo Lian, enraging the Empress, who immediately ordered her people to intercept Fo Lian before Pingrong could secure her.

Elsewhere, Jiang Feng questioned Changsun Wuji's reluctance to personally greet Fo Lian, especially as it allowed Zhangsun Pingrong to ingratiate himself. Wuji explained his rationale: both he and Fo Lian were born into circumstances where they were constantly manipulated by others' desires, destined for a marriage not of their choosing. He sought to avoid Fo Lian, and by extension, his mother's political machinations.

He lamented that his marriage, a personal affair, was solely viewed through the lens of political gain and wealth, particularly Xuanji's underground gold, and that no one had ever asked for his own desires. Zhangsun Pingrong arrived at Zong Yue's medical hall to escort Fo Lian, unaware that it was Fu Yao impersonating her, for the next day's engagement ceremony.

He asserted his authority as General of Tianquan Royal Guard, claiming oversight of all palace matters, implying that Fo Lian's presence was well-known. Despite Fu Yao's initial resistance, citing Zong Yue's instructions, Pingrong insisted, stating that her palace visit was necessary to quell court rumors and prepare for the ceremony. Fu Yao, accompanied by Qiao Ling, eventually agreed.

However, as they entered the palace, Empress Ci En's guards intercepted Fu Yao, who was then summoned for a private audience with the Empress. Empress Ci En, the Mother of the Five Kingdoms, expressed her displeasure at Fu Yao residing in a humble medical hall, subtly admonishing her to consider royal dignity and her future status as Crown Princess, and to limit contact with other men.

She bluntly stated that the union between Fo Lian and Wuji was a political transaction, a view Fu Yao subtly challenged, asking if the Queen saw Wuji's marriage as merely a deal. The Empress then emphasized Wuji's supreme status, comparing countless women who desired to marry him to Fo Lian's comparatively lesser standing in Xuanji, and even implying that Fo Lian's current position was a result of her own persistent efforts to gain Wuji's attention rather than inherent merit.

Fu Yao, wisely accepted the Queen's counsel to avoid exposure. The Empress then warned Fu Yao to steer clear of Zhangsun Pingrong, cautioning her against inviting trouble. She concluded by highlighting the immense dignity and demands of the Tianquan royal family: as Wuji's Crown Princess, Fo Lian would be under constant, day-and-night scrutiny, and every action would require utmost precision, for which she must pay a corresponding price.

Given the late hour, the Queen ordered Fu Yao to stay in her palace for the night. Meanwhile, in a palace hall, Prince Heng of Tiansha and Lady De of Taiyuan, both envoys from their respective nations, were gathered. They had been summoned by a supreme urgent edict, a decree reserved for times of disaster, war, or national annihilation. King De (Changsun Jia), who presided over the meeting, openly admitted the gravity of the situation.

He explained that the Five Kingdoms were intertwined, their fates rising and falling together. Currently, Taiyuan was suffering unprecedented floods, while Tiansha experienced strange phenomena in the Geya Desert, including earthquakes and reports of poisonous bees gathering—creatures believed to guard underground tombs and only appearing in times of great death or foreboding. Xuanji, too, had seen volcanic eruptions that melted gold in their vaults.

The envoys expressed astonishment, noting that without the Feather Tree, Tianquan would cease to exist, and the Five Kingdoms would shatter. To avert this catastrophe, Tianquan had convened the envoys to combine the powers of the various nations to form the "Heart of the Emperor," a temporary solution to the crisis. Emperor Changsun Jiong had already secured the power of Qiongcang, and Taiyuan and Tiansha had submitted maps of their fiefs.

The final crucial component was the Xuanji Lava, to be presented by Princess Fo Lian. Elsewhere, Changsun Wuji and Jiang Feng arrived at a secluded mountain cave. Jiang Feng remained at the entrance while Wuji entered alone. Inside, Wuji discovered Zong Yue in a state of cultivation deviation. Wuji immediately intervened, transferring his true essence to heal Zong Yue. In doing so, a distinct black mark appeared on Wuji's palm.

Upon regaining consciousness, Zong Yue noticed the mark and concluded that Fei Yan, the High Immortal of Qiongcang, had recently been there and was the source of his powerful, albeit "evil," cultivation method. Wuji expressed surprise that Fei Yan would teach such a dangerous technique. Zong Yue then revealed his past: after his family was tragically killed, he barely survived, crawling out of a pile of corpses.

Fei Yan had rescued him, taken him in, taught him his martial arts, and imparted her medical expertise. In exchange for saving his life and teaching him these skills, Zong Yue had given Fei Yan forty years of his lifespan, and he hinted that his very existence was solely for the purpose of revenge.

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