Legend of Fu Yao Episode 37 Recap, Plot

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Continuing from the previous episode, Fu Yao, now serving as a local official in Yao City, was confronted by Changsun Wuji, who, under the alias Yuan Zhaoyu, brought a lawsuit against her for abandonment, using a fishbone as evidence. Fu Yao, still upset with him, avoided the case, stating that the alleged crime occurred in Taiyuan Kingdom while they were in Tianquan Kingdom.

When Yuan Zhaoyu (Changsun Wuji) attempted to press the charges further, accusing Fu Yao of defrauding money and seducing, Tie Cheng, acting as a guard, intervened and had the man removed, declaring the case special and postponing the trial. Later, Tie Cheng noticed Fu Yao's low spirits and offered to take her out for a change of scenery. They discussed the mysterious Mr. Yuan, whom Fu Yao seemed to strongly dislike.

Tie Cheng suggested they visit the Nanrong Mirage Singing Sands, a famed winter spectacle in the southern border known for its beautiful songs and for revealing one's heart's deepest desires through visions. At the Nanrong Mirage, Fu Yao saw visions of Mount Xuanyuan, the Taiyuan Water Curtain, and even Changsun Wuji. Just then, Changsun Wuji, who had been searching for her, arrived on horseback.

Fu Yao instructed Tie Cheng to stop him, but Changsun Wuji quickly incapacitated Tie Cheng and forcefully took Fu Yao away. Fu Yao was greatly distressed by Changsun Wuji's presence, expressing her confusion and distrust due to his shifting identities from Xuanyuan Min to Yuan Zhaoxu and now Changsun Wuji. She confronted him about his widely rumored engagement to Fo Lian, the Princess of Xuanji, accusing him of having someone else in his heart.

Despite her protests, Changsun Wuji kissed her passionately. Fu Yao vehemently resisted, distraught by the thought of his union with Fo Lian, especially since she had witnessed what she believed to be an intimate moment between them in Changsun Jiong's Zen Room. Changsun Wuji then produced the Xuanling True Leaf, explaining that it reveals all truth without falsity, and he wished for Fu Yao to see his true heart.

Holding his hand and the leaf, Fu Yao witnessed visions of Changsun Wuji politely refusing the marriage alliance with Xuanji in the grand hall of Tianquan, and later, compelling Fo Lian to cancel the engagement in a humble dwelling. Startled by the contradiction with her previous vision, Fu Yao questioned him. Changsun Wuji revealed that the mirage she saw was an illusion orchestrated by his father, Changsun Jiong, designed to make her abandon hope in him.

He explained that his father, as the Emperor of the Five Kingdoms, prioritized the realm's welfare above all else, and while he understood Changsun Jiong's motives, Fu Yao was a special, unforeseen exception whom he would never give up, and he could not bear for her to misunderstand him. Overwhelmed with emotion, Fu Yao embraced Changsun Wuji, and they reconciled, their past grievances dissolving. That night, Changsun Wuji and Fu Yao rested in the forest.

Fu Yao playfully called him a "liar," but Changsun Wuji indulged her, stating he liked being troubled by her. He then observed that Tie Cheng was very attentive to Fu Yao, hinting at his own slight envy. Fu Yao teased him about being jealous, but Changsun Wuji denied it, confidently asserting his profound love for her and his belief that no one in the world loved her more.

He vowed that if someone better appeared, he would simply strive to be even better. Suddenly, Yuan Bao brought news of people approaching from the southwest. Investigating, they discovered Chi Gui, the Head of Heirong Stronghold, leading a clandestine military movement, having colluded with Changsun Pingrong. Changsun Wuji intended to uncover their plot, but then a commotion broke out nearby. Fu Yao quickly recognized Yalan Zhu engaged in a fight with bandits.

Changsun Wuji initially wanted Fu Yao to wait while he investigated, but Fu Yao insisted they go together. They intervened, rescuing Yalan Zhu and taking her to safety. As Fu Yao helped Yalan Zhu, one of the bandits recognized her and reported it to Chi Gui. Enraged by this repeated interference, Chi Gui vowed to make Fu Yao pay and experience the might of Heirong Stronghold. Fu Yao inquired about Yalan Zhu's presence in Tianquan.

Yalan Zhu recounted her journey after leaving Taiyuan Kingdom, where she had secretly followed Zhan Beiye. She had expected him to go to Tiansha Kingdom, but he instead ventured into the Geya Desert, known as the Five Kingdoms' most mysterious and deadly desert. During a fierce sandstorm, she lost track of him and found herself trapped, constantly circling the same spot.

With her supplies dwindling, she decided to seek her luck in Pandu City, hoping Zhan Beiye might have returned home. However, on her way, her father captured her and attempted to force her into marriage with their clan's sorcerer's son. She escaped by threatening to take her own life, then tried to steal a horse from Heirong Stronghold, which led to her confrontation with the bandits before Fu Yao's timely arrival.

Changsun Wuji, well-traveled and knowledgeable, identified the "sea pearl" around Yalan Zhu's neck as an inner elixir of an ancient mythical beast, deducing her high status within the Qiongye Clan. He explained that the Qiongye were once a powerful nation with potent enchantment abilities, even threatening Tianquan, but were later torn apart by a conflict between their North and South Kings. This war forced their people to retreat into the mountains and withdraw from worldly affairs.

Just then, Fu Yao's Love-locking Poison flared up. Changsun Wuji immediately used the Soul Extinguishing Spell to treat her. Yalan Zhu recognized this rare secret technique, shared by Tianquan and Qiongcang, known to be mastered by only one person in the Five Kingdoms: Changsun Wuji. Enraged, Yalan Zhu tried to attack Changsun Wuji, but Fu Yao quickly shielded him and was wounded by Yalan Zhu's blade.

Yalan Zhu was consumed by guilt over injuring Fu Yao and stayed by her side until she regained consciousness. Fu Yao, sensing the lingering misunderstanding between Yalan Zhu and Changsun Wuji, left them alone to resolve their conflict. Outside, Changsun Wuji revealed Yalan Zhu's true identity, confirming her father was Yalan Zhi, the North King of the Qiongye Clan.

He explained that her animosity stemmed from his past actions: he had instigated the war between the North and South Qiongye Kings, lending troops to the South King and using spies to steal the North King's seal, which led to Yalan Zhi's forced exile and the clan's decline. Changsun Wuji acknowledged that Yalan Zhi, once a revered hero, lost his glory because of him, making Changsun Wuji an enemy to the entire Qiongye Clan.

Recognizing Yalan Zhu's importance to Fu Yao, Changsun Wuji offered her a chance to kill him without resistance. Yalan Zhu, despite her anger, did not strike. Changsun Wuji then promised that when she inherited the North King's position and unified the Qiongye Clan, he would willingly face her in battle as a true opponent. Until then, he urged them to set aside their personal grievances and coexist peacefully.

The scene then shifted to Yao City, where locals gathered joyfully for the annual Worshipping Festival, a celebration for the God of Sand. Changsun Wuji discussed the political climate in Tianquan with Zong Yue, noting Changsun Pingrong's growing ambition. This situation meant Changsun Wuji could not remain in Yao City for long and needed to return to the royal palace to plan his next moves. Zong Yue expressed concern that Fu Yao might become Changsun Wuji's weakness.

However, Changsun Wuji asserted that his desire to protect her would transform into his armor, stating that since meeting Fu Yao, he had developed a longing even stronger than achieving supreme power: to protect her safety for a lifetime. Later, Tie Cheng challenged Fu Yao to an archery contest, stating that if she won, his life and soul would be hers, and he would marry her. Fu Yao skillfully won with a single shot.

Changsun Wuji then quickly stepped forward, winning the contest himself with a single arrow thrown by hand, thus deflecting Tie Cheng's bold proposal for Fu Yao. That evening, as the festival continued, locals gathered around bonfires to choose the most beautiful maiden. Hu Sang was crowned the "Flower Queen" of Yao City. According to tradition, a man could marry a girl simply by obtaining her handkerchief on Worshipping Festival night. Hu Sang shyly offered her handkerchief to Changsun Wuji.

Seeing his hesitation, Fu Yao confidently took the handkerchief on his behalf. Changsun Wuji's expression subtly changed, and he turned and walked away, clearly displeased. Fu Yao found him later, drinking alone. She joined him, asking why he was upset. He confronted her, reminding her that while she had every right to avoid or reject him, she had no right to disrespect others' dignity or interfere with their choices.

He spoke of his relentless pursuit of her, from Mount Xuanyuan to Taiyuan, to Tianquan, and now here, questioning if she understood the depth of his feelings. He asked why she continued to emotionally wound him, stabbing him "slice by slice," if she was indeed willing to be with him, especially given his status as the Crown Prince of Tianquan.

He demanded a reason for her actions, but Fu Yao only noted that their wine had run out and offered to get more, leaving his question unanswered and asking what she was truly afraid of.

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