Legend of Fu Yao Episode 33 Recap, Plot

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Zong Yue, consumed by a lifelong desire for vengeance against Qi Zhen, found his resolve unwavering even after learning Qi Zhen was still alive. Though he intended to pursue his revenge alone, Changsun Wuji, displaying profound loyalty, insisted on continuing to assist him. Changsun Wuji explained that half of his involvement in Taiyuan was due to his identity as the Crown Prince of Tianquan, and the other half was purely out of his bond with Zong Yue.

Zong Yue then brought up the impending engagement ceremony between Changsun Wuji and Princess Fo Lian, noting that once the ceremony concluded, their marriage would be certain. He remarked on Xuanji Kingdom's immense wealth, suggesting that marrying Fo Lian was Changsun Wuji's optimal choice. Changsun Wuji reflected on his first encounter with Fo Lian in the Xuanji palace, where he rescued her from falling into the water and was captivated by her bright eyes, which led to their planned marriage.

However, he admitted to feeling uncertain about his own heart now. Zong Yue, sensing his confusion, brought up Fu Yao, acknowledging the complex relationship between her and Changsun Wuji. He advised Changsun Wuji to follow his heart in every decision to avoid future regrets. Meanwhile, in the palace, Fu Yao, having been asked by Empress Yuan to rest in her bedchamber, secretly followed the Empress when she slipped out late at night.

To Fu Yao's astonishment, Empress Yuan met privately with Prince De, Zhangsun Jia, their intimate behavior suggesting an extraordinary relationship. Zhangsun Jia urged the Empress to endure their temporary separation, acknowledging that with Changsun Wuji’s return, they could no longer meet freely, as Changsun Wuji's gaze was even more discerning than Changsun Jiong's. The Empress expressed deep sorrow over their situation, to which Zhangsun Jia responded that everything is predestined.

Despite their prior affection, he had never contemplated challenging Changsun Jiong or forcing the Empress to be with him, believing strongly in fate. At this moment, Fu Yao inadvertently made a sound, alerting them. She quickly fled, but the Empress, hearing the noise, cautiously looked around, while Zhangsun Jia discovered a piece of fabric from Fu Yao's clothing nearby, which she had accidentally torn. The next day, the engagement ceremony for Changsun Wuji and Fo Lian was scheduled.

Changsun Wuji remained reluctant to leave Zong Yue's cave, only departing for the palace after repeated persuasion from Zong Yue and Jiang Feng. Zong Yue initially intended to reveal that the woman impersonating Fo Lian was Fu Yao, but seeing Changsun Wuji's disinterest and melancholic expression, he decided to let him discover the truth on his own. At the palace, envoys from various nations presented their kingdom's maps.

With the power of four kingdoms gathered, all that remained was for the Princess of Xuanji to present the map of Xuanji. Unlike the other maps, the map of Xuanji was crucial for uniting the divine power of the Five Kingdoms, allowing them to coexist and thrive. At this critical moment, Fu Yao, dressed in the grand red attire of Xuanji, arrived in the hall. Jian Xue expressed surprise at seeing her.

Prince De urged the woman posing as Fo Lian to present the precious map. Fu Yao, still impersonating Princess Fo Lian, declared she had two purposes for her presence: first, the map was too precious to be handed over to anyone but Emperor Changsun Jiong himself; and second, she sought to clear Zhan Beiye's name, exposing King of Tiansha Zhan Nancheng's collusion with Qi Zhen to frame Zhan Beiye. She demanded justice from the Tianquan imperial court.

Hearing this, Zhan Beiheng angrily denounced Fu Yao's claims as nonsense. Prince De, wishing to avoid further conflict, tried to suppress the matter, but Fu Yao eloquently argued, demanding an impartial resolution from Tianquan. Her words resonated through the hall. In a mystical realm, Emperor Changsun Jiong witnessed the entire scene unfold. Empress Yuan also stepped forward, asserting her authority as the Empress to demand that the map of Xuanji be presented first, with Tiansha's affairs to be discussed later.

As she looked at Fu Yao, a hint of ruthlessness entered her eyes, recalling last night's events. Zhangsun Jia had shown her the fabric he found; it was Silk of Spirit Tree, a material so rare that only one person could enjoy such an honor. Since she had given a nightgown made of this fabric to Fu Yao the previous night, she concluded that Fu Yao was the one who had witnessed her meeting with Zhangsun Jia.

Meanwhile, Changsun Pingrong recalled his earlier encounter with the real Fo Lian at his residence, confirming that Fo Lian and Changsun Pingrong had known each other prior to this and that Fu Yao's presence in the palace was part of their scheme. As Fu Yao (impersonating Fo Lian) delayed presenting the map of Xuanji, Changsun Pingrong deliberately questioned her identity, pressuring her to present the map publicly.

When she finally presented it, the map of Xuanji failed to unite the divine powers of the Five Kingdoms. As everyone was confused, the real Fo Lian arrived with Qiao Ling. Fu Yao was pleased to see the real Fo Lian, but both Fo Lian and Qiao Ling feigned ignorance of Fu Yao, claiming she was an imposter.

Stunned and shocked, Fu Yao admitted she was not the Princess of Xuanji but had entered the palace to deliver the map as entrusted by the real Fo Lian. No one in the hall believed Fu Yao, and Fo Lian completely distanced herself from the matter. Fu Yao brought up Changsun Pingrong escorting her into the palace and Empress Yuan letting her stay overnight, hoping they would testify for her, but both denied her claims.

Empress Yuan, fearing Fu Yao would expose her affair with Zhangsun Jia, intended to silence her. However, an imperial attendant suddenly arrived with an edict from Changsun Jiong summoning Fu Yao, saving her life. Fu Yao entered the Zen Room to see Changsun Jiong, who expressed surprise that she remained composed and respectful despite the critical circumstances.

Changsun Jiong then brought up Fu Yao's experiences in Taiyuan with Changsun Wuji, revealing Changsun Wuji's true identity, which he had kept hidden from her. Seeing a portrait of Crown Prince Wuji, Fu Yao was utterly shocked to learn that "Xuanyuan Min" and "Yuan Zhaoxu" were aliases for Changsun Wuji, the current Crown Prince of Tianquan. Fu Yao felt deep sadness and confusion over Changsun Wuji's prolonged deception.

Changsun Jiong merely stated that Changsun Wuji was inherently a philanderer but had genuinely fallen for Fu Yao. Nevertheless, as the Crown Prince, every step he took was constrained by duty; he had to prioritize the welfare of the state. Between personal feelings and political interests, Changsun Wuji would unhesitatingly choose the latter.

At the same time, Fo Lian came forward to present the real map of Xuanji, which successfully unified the divine powers of the Five Kingdoms, resolving the immediate crisis of the decaying Feather Tree. Changsun Wuji also arrived in the hall, showing care and affection for Fo Lian, clearly choosing to stand by her side. Changsun Pingrong then mentioned the woman who had earlier impersonated Fo Lian in the hall.

Unaware it was Fu Yao, Changsun Wuji casually instructed his attendants to simply "deal with" the "contemptible woman" who had dared to impersonate the Princess of Xuanji. From Changsun Jiong's mystical realm, Fu Yao witnessed Changsun Wuji's intimacy with Fo Lian and overheard Changsun Wuji's dismissive remarks, filling her with profound sorrow.

She realized Changsun Wuji had worn layers of masks and deceived her for so long, and that all the blood he had shed and the pain he had endured for her were merely pretense. She bitterly mocked herself for being foolish enough to trust someone she should not have.

Changsun Jiong, with a calm expression, simply told Fu Yao that her mistake lay in knowing someone she should not have known and placing hope where it should not have been placed. He emphasized that Changsun Wuji, as the Crown Prince of Tianquan, would never choose a commoner like Fu Yao as his wife. Subsequently, Changsun Jiong ordered his attendants to bring a nourishing elixir he had refined to Empress Yuan, instructing her to consume it immediately.

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