Legend of Fu Yao Episode 46 Recap, Plot

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Fu Yao reflected on the profound loss of Uncle Zhou, who had raised her and was her true family, feeling a deep sense of sorrow and regret for past events. Recognizing her pain, Changsun Wuji placed the Xuanling True Leaf, a possession he had worn since childhood and which defined who he was, into her hand. He explained that this time, it contained all his most important things, his past, present, and future, including memories he dared not touch.

He entrusted everything to her, signifying that she was more important to him than anything else. Deeply moved, Fu Yao leaned in and kissed him, their tender moment unfolding in the quiet, snowy night. Meanwhile, Yalan Zhu continued to avoid Zhan Beiye. Realizing the depth of her sacrifice, Zhan Beiye approached her in the snow, thanking her for saving his life and vowing that his life was now hers, to be given without hesitation.

His words of gratitude, however, pierced Yalan Zhu’s heart, finally compelling her to confront him. She revealed it was her birthday, recounting how she had spent her past birthdays alone and in difficult circumstances while relentlessly pursuing him—from toasting herself with firecrackers in Taiyuan to trading a golden hairpin for a cold pancake in Qiongye, and even drinking the blood of desert bandits in Tiansha.

Despite the hardships, she asserted she had never regretted her choices and never feared the bitterness of love, believing that as long as she was willing, even the bitterest experiences were sweet. His "thank you," however, truly devastated her, as she had never sought his gratitude but rather his genuine affection. Zhan Beiye, recognizing her profound devotion, offered to be her eyes and protect her always.

Yalan Zhu firmly rejected his pity or sympathy, stating she knew his heart belonged to Fu Yao but would patiently wait for his true feelings. Overwhelmed by her unwavering love, Zhan Beiye embraced her tightly, calling her "Zhu" for the very first time. After Yalan Zhu retired, Zhan Beiye sat alone in a pavilion, drinking. Changsun Wuji soon joined him, offering a toast and a reminder that enduring adversity only emboldens one's opponents.

Zhan Beiye confessed that while he was initially unambitious and sought peace, he now understood that a tranquil life was impossible for someone born into the royal family. He could no longer passively accept his fate, especially as his actions had implicated many. His only hesitation was his mother, Consort Dowager Jing, still imprisoned in the palace, and he wondered when would be the best time to act.

Changsun Wuji immediately pledged his full support, and Fu Yao arrived, offering her assistance as well. The next day, Zhan Beiye and Fu Yao went to a wine house to meet Eunuch Hua, a loyal secret contact planted by Zhan Beiye’s grandfather within the palace. Eunuch Hua was overjoyed to see Zhan Beiye alive and reassured him that Consort Dowager Jing, though under strict surveillance in Xihua Palace, was being well-cared for.

He also delivered a coded message from her, a poem that served as a "safety check" from Zhan Beiye's childhood, indicating she was unharmed. Zhan Beiye, wanting to personally reassure his mother before confronting Zhan Nancheng, expressed his desire to infiltrate the palace. Eunuch Hua warned him of the tight security around Xihua Palace, guarded by 300 men in shifts, making a direct approach impossible.

Fu Yao, with quick wit, suggested they use Zhan Nancheng's upcoming birthday celebration, five days later, as an opportunity to sneak in. She noted that the Tiansha Palace had magic-sealing arrays that prevented certain magical arts, which was why Eunuch Hua's assistance was crucial. Five days later, Zhan Nancheng's birthday banquet commenced, attended by envoys from various kingdoms.

Changsun Wuji arrived representing the Tianquan Kingdom and strategically revealed that his father, Changsun Jiong, had recently issued an edict making him the new regent in charge of all Five Kingdoms. Zhan Nancheng, after confirming this with his subordinates, was forced to treat Changsun Wuji with utmost deference. Simultaneously, Fu Yao and Zhan Beiye, disguised as attendants carrying goods, successfully entered the palace.

With Eunuch Hua's subtle guidance, they navigated through the palace until they were confronted by Gu Lingfeng, who recognized Zhan Beiye and exclaimed that he should have been dead. After a brief struggle, Zhan Beiye and Fu Yao eliminated Gu Lingfeng and found a blind spot in Xihua Palace to hide. From their vantage point, Zhan Beiye heard his mother, Consort Dowager Jing, singing a mournful folk song about her lost son and witnessed a palace maid mistreating her.

Enraged, he moved to intervene, but Fu Yao, thinking quickly, stopped him, knowing that his recognized face would compromise their mission. She assured him she had a plan, suggesting her disguise as a maid would draw no attention. The celebration was abruptly interrupted by the announcement of Gu Lingfeng's death. Zhan Beiheng immediately offered to investigate, but Changsun Wuji subtly reminded Zhan Nancheng of a past birthday coup in Taiyuan, drawing suspicion onto Zhan Beiheng.

Zhan Nancheng, wary of his brother, instructed Zhan Beiheng to remain at the banquet and ordered his own guards to handle the investigation, secretly arranging for increased security at the three main palace gates. Shortly after, Gu Lingfeng's body was brought forth. Changsun Wuji coolly declared that the fatal wound was caused by Tiansha's Cold Blade, suggesting an internal hand in the murder. Zhan Beiheng angrily challenged Changsun Wuji's deduction, inadvertently making himself appear guilty to the officials present.

Zhan Nancheng, now highly suspicious, deduced that Zhan Beiye must have returned and ordered his entourage to proceed to Xihua Palace. Inside Xihua Palace, Fu Yao, disguised as a maid, approached Consort Dowager Jing and secretly informed her of Zhan Beiye's presence in the palace. Feigning the need to escort Consort Dowager Jing to the toilet, Fu Yao led her to a discreet location where Zhan Beiye was waiting. Through a window, mother and son shared a brief, emotional reunion.

Consort Dowager Jing remarked on Zhan Beiye's weight loss, and he apologized for her suffering. However, their precious moment was cut short by the approaching sounds of Zhan Nancheng's retinue. Zhan Beiye desperately wanted to take his mother with him, but Consort Dowager Jing refused, unwilling to put him in further danger by seeking her own freedom. Before they parted, she handed him a hairpin, urging him to take it and leave safely, implying it contained something important.

Upon his return from the palace, Zhan Beiye was overcome with melancholy for failing to rescue Consort Dowager Jing, and Fu Yao expressed her regret as well. Zhan Beiye spoke of his mother's poetic instructions for him to "rebuild his career" and become a king, blaming his own weakness for her current plight and the sacrifices made by his loyal brothers. He resolved to return to Pandu and reclaim what was rightfully his.

Meanwhile, Zhan Nancheng sensed an unsettling shift in Tiansha, feeling a growing premonition that something significant was about to happen and that Zhan Beiye, despite previous reports, was still alive. His subordinates attempted to reassure him that all disloyal elements were being purged from the capital. Zhan Beiye then announced his decision to raise an army.

He presented the Former King's testamentary edict, which Consort Dowager Jing had hidden within the hairpin, proving that the throne was rightfully his and not Zhan Nancheng's. Fu Yao and Yalan Zhu immediately pledged their support. Ji Yu, however, expressed concern over their limited forces, a mere three thousand Black Wind Cavalry against Zhan Nancheng's hundreds of thousands.

Changsun Wuji explained that the Black Wind Cavalry was not just an ordinary army; it was originally established by Qiongcang to counterbalance the Tiansha royal family's divine power. They possessed the unique ability to break the magic barriers and curses within the Tiansha Palace and were the only ones capable of eliminating Zhan Nancheng's rebellious faction.

Despite their unique abilities, their numbers were far too small to face such overwhelming odds, making it imperative for Zhan Beiye to seek additional troops. However, Changsun Wuji clarified that as the regent of Tianquan, he could not directly intervene in another kingdom's internal affairs by providing troops unless they could be combined with Tiansha's own military tallies, leaving the question of where Zhan Beiye could find allies within Tiansha still unanswered.

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