Legend of Fu Yao Episode 36 Recap, Plot

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After Changsun Pingrong explicitly revealed Fo Lian's machinations in front of Changsun Wuji, Fo Lian adamantly refused to admit her culpability, attempting to explain her actions to Changsun Wuji. She had known about Fu Yao's unusual relationship with Changsun Wuji from the start, and had orchestrated a trap from the moment she saw Fu Yao outside the city, aiming to ruin her reputation and make Fu Yao despise Changsun Wuji forever.

She even approached Changsun Pingrong's mansion, attempting to use a marriage alliance to trick him into harming Fu Yao, claiming only she could remain by Changsun Wuji's side. Changsun Wuji, however, remained unmoved, stating he didn't care if Fo Lian confessed, as he possessed numerous ways to convince the Five Kingdoms of his truth. He dismissed her decade-long charade as ultimately worthless, advising her to "think about it" before departing.

Outside, Changsun Pingrong pleaded with Changsun Wuji to consider their brotherhood and drop the investigation into the Nanrong incident, implying his life was at stake. Changsun Wuji firmly demanded the antidote for the Love-locking Poison. Changsun Pingrong claimed the poison was incurable, explaining that when he studied under the Holy Hand of Xinghui, his Master refused to impart the antidote, believing a teacher must always retain some secret knowledge.

He insisted only his Master knew the cure, but his Master was currently wandering the world, making his whereabouts unknown. Changsun Wuji, acknowledging their fraternal bond and the severity of killing a brother, stated he would not directly harm Changsun Pingrong. Instead, he vowed to thoroughly investigate the Nanrong matter, ensuring Changsun Pingrong would be convinced of the outcome. Feeling cornered and condemned, Changsun Pingrong resolved that Changsun Wuji would not escape unscathed either.

Meanwhile, the bandit leader of Heirong Stronghold, Chi Gui, learned of the Imperial City envoy's arrival in Yao City. His subordinates eagerly suggested attacking and massacring the city. Chi Gui, however, cautioned against directly killing an Imperial City official. Instead, he ordered his men to raid surrounding villages, emphasizing that they were only to rob possessions, not to harm women or take lives.

His true intention was to stir up trouble and assess the capabilities of this new official from the Imperial City. Separately, in the county office of Yao City, Fu Yao received a plethora of exquisite gifts, personally selected by Changsun Wuji from the finest goods across the Five Kingdoms. Feigning indifference and pretending to have forgotten Changsun Wuji in front of Zong Yue and Qi, Fu Yao distributed all the valuable presents to the local common people.

Among them, a young Yao City soldier named Tie Cheng presented Fu Yao with a delicate purple phoenix hairpin, stating his mother believed it would look beautiful on her. Zong Yue dispatched a letter to Changsun Wuji, updating him on Fu Yao's recent activities in Yao City. He noted that Fu Yao had assumed the position of county governor, taken command of the military, and was vigorously organizing and training a civil army to combat the bandits from Heirong Stronghold.

Zong Yue urged Changsun Wuji to hasten his arrival, expressing concern that Fu Yao might truly forget him if he delayed further. To resolve matters at the palace, Changsun Wuji confronted Fo Lian again. He subtly conveyed that if she did not renounce their engagement, her disappearance would become an unsolved mystery. Fo Lian, realizing her desperate situation, publicly announced her decision to relinquish the joint marriage contract between Tianquan and Xuanji.

She declared her intention to prioritize the well-being of the world and its people, dedicating herself to meditation and prayers for the populace. With the engagement officially broken, Changsun Wuji immediately hastened towards Yao City to reunite with the woman he had longed for day and night. Within Yao City, Fu Yao successfully organized a formidable anti-bandit army, a feat that genuinely surprised Chi Gui.

Determined to confront her, he sent an invitation made of rare rabbit skin, inviting Fu Yao to a banquet at Heirong Stronghold. Qi and Tie Cheng vehemently opposed Fu Yao's attendance, recognizing it as a clear trap. However, Fu Yao, daring and resolute, insisted on going, stating that she had created such a commotion precisely to elicit this invitation and wished to personally assess the bandit leader.

That evening, Fu Yao attempted to slip out of the county office unnoticed, but Zong Yue, already aware of her intentions, intercepted her. He declared his responsibility to protect her, having been entrusted by someone, and decided to accompany her. Tie Cheng, harboring a deep affection for Fu Yao, also insisted on joining their dangerous expedition. Upon their arrival at Heirong Stronghold, a palpable sense of danger permeated the air.

As the three stepped inside, they were immediately surrounded by bandits. A fierce skirmish ensued, with Chi Gui personally wielding a halberd against Fu Yao. It was only when Tie Cheng inadvertently exclaimed "Lady Fu!" that Chi Gui realized their visitor was the Tianquan envoy. Fu Yao, Zong Yue, and Tie Cheng were then invited to be seated. Chi Gui attempted to bribe Fu Yao with gold, which Fu Yao feigned greed for.

Both Fu Yao and Zong Yue subtly noticed suspicious markings on the gold. More critically, Zong Yue astutely observed that the elaborate sword carried by Chi Gui was an exceptionally rare item, indicative of its owner being a wealthy or aristocratic Tianquan individual, and identified it as belonging to Prince Yi. Fu Yao initially rejected Chi Gui's offer, asserting that as the official of Yao City, she would not tolerate the bullying of her people and would enforce Tianquan's laws.

Chi Gui, angered by her refusal, contemplated killing them. However, Zong Yue subtly signaled Fu Yao, who then feigned cowardice and agreed to Chi Gui's terms. Subsequently, Fu Yao initiated a drinking contest with Chi Gui, skillfully prolonging the encounter. Concurrently, Zong Yue excused himself to use the toilet, covertly exploring the stronghold's layout and secrets. Just as Zong Yue began to piece together critical information, he was discovered and apprehended by the bandits, then brought before Chi Gui.

Chi Gui, ready to discard pleasantries and capture them, was halted when Zong Yue dramatically revealed Prince Yi's token. Zong Yue claimed they were acting under Prince Yi's direct orders to ascertain Chi Gui's loyalty and adherence to his commands. Chi Gui, who was indeed colluding with Prince Yi, dispelled his suspicions and allowed Fu Yao and her companions to return safely.

Fu Yao was greatly astonished by the revelation of Chi Gui's collusion with Zhangsun Pingrong and Zong Yue possessing Prince Yi's token. She pressed Zong Yue for an explanation, who admitted the matter was connected to Changsun Wuji. Hearing Changsun Wuji's name, Fu Yao grew visibly frustrated, expressing her unwillingness to listen further. Zong Yue, puzzled by her continued anger, emphasized that Changsun Wuji had even risked his crown princeship for her.

Fu Yao's mind replayed images of Changsun Wuji and Fo Lian's apparent intimacy, fueling her jealousy and making her doubt Changsun Wuji's sincerity. Later, Fu Yao, slightly inebriated, sat drinking alone in the courtyard. Changsun Wuji appeared before her, and Fu Yao, mistaking him for a hallucination, clung to him, weeping uncontrollably. She poured out her jealousy, confessing her belief that he only cared for the Saintess and not her.

Changsun Wuji, heartbroken by her tears, tenderly assured her that she had completely occupied his heart, leaving no room for anyone else. He then vowed to find a win-win solution to spend the rest of their lives together. The following morning, after Fu Yao had sobered up, Tie Cheng shyly attended to her, bringing her mung bean porridge. Changsun Wuji, witnessing this from afar with Zong Yue, remained unconcerned, confident that Fu Yao would not be swayed by Tie Cheng.

He then inquired about the Heirong Stronghold incident. Zong Yue confirmed that Zhangsun Pingrong had indeed bribed the bandits. He highlighted Yao City's strategic importance as a place easy to defend but difficult to conquer, making it a critical stronghold for Tianquan's defense. Zhangsun Pingrong's placement of his pawn there, Zong Yue concluded, clearly revealed his grand ambitions. Meanwhile, at Prince Yi's mansion, Zhangsun Pingrong was desperately seeking a cure for his "damaged roots," which rendered him unable to conceive.

Despite the imperial physicians' inability to help, Zhangsun Pingrong, frustrated and furious, threatened one of them. He forced the physician to publicly announce his full recovery and ability to father heirs, dismissing the doctor's protests about the severity of lying to the royal family and jeopardizing the Zhangsun family's centuries-old foundation. In Yao City, Fu Yao had transformed into a local official, presiding over legal cases.

She first mediated a dispute between two men vying for the title of "Lord of the God of Sand Lantern" for an upcoming festival, proposing a fair voting system. Subsequently, Changsun Wuji, disguised as Yuan Zhaoxu, stepped forward to file a complaint. He accused "Fu of Mount Xuanyuan in Taiyuan" of abandonment, unfaithfulness, and heartlessness, and of ignoring him. As evidence, he presented a fish bone, which he referred to as their former "token of love."

Fu Yao, visibly uncomfortable, attempted to dismiss the case, stating the accused was from Taiyuan, not Tianquan. Yuan Zhaoxu countered that the woman "likes wandering around" and had recently been "hiding in Tianquan, specifically in Yao City." He further accused her of being a "fraud for fortune and beauty," suggesting she would undoubtedly continue to harm others if left unchecked.

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