Legend of Fu Yao Episode 47 Recap, Plot

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Picking up from the previous episode, where Zhan Beiye decided to reclaim his throne and recognized the dire need for more troops, he and Changsun Wuji discussed the bleak situation: three thousand of Zhan Beiye's Black Wind Cavalry were no match for three hundred thousand enemies. Zhan Beiye needed to borrow troops, but Changsun Wuji, as the Crown Prince of Tianquan, explained that while Tianquan governs the Five Kingdoms, it cannot interfere with the internal affairs of individual states.

He also noted that even if he could lend soldiers, they would be useless without Tiansha's Army Tally. They both realized the solution lay in the Geya Desert. Zhan Beiye proposed returning to Geya to retrieve the Hidden Army. He explained that these were the majority of the Black Wind Cavalry, who, during an ancient Qiongcang war, betrayed the Five Kingdoms due to bribery, almost overturning the conflict.

As punishment, they were imprisoned underground by Qiongcang's divine power, forever confined to Geya Desert, serving as its guardians. The remaining three to four thousand Black Wind Cavalry members, whose ancestors were unjustly accused and almost annihilated fifteen years prior, were left to guard them. Zhan Beiye emphasized that the Canglong Zaiye Sword was the key to controlling and commanding this Hidden Army.

Although Princess Yalan Zhu and Ji Yu expressed strong doubts, believing the Hidden Army to be mere legends and the Geya Desert too dangerous, Changsun Wuji affirmed their existence. He recounted his own near-death experience in the desert: he had contracted a petrifying illness, but his Master's Qian Kun Treasure Pouch allowed him to contact Qiongcang, and his spiritual beast Yuan Bao retrieved a life-saving berry. While waiting for Yuan Bao, Changsun Wuji witnessed the Hidden Army.

Fu Yao also confirmed their reality, recalling a shared dream with Zhan Beiye in the Geya Desert after the Battle of Yao City. Despite Yalan Zhu's worries and the uncertainty of subduing a divinely imprisoned force, Zhan Beiye declared it his fated mission as a Zhan, the only path, even if it meant his death. Changsun Wuji then offered to draw a guide map to the Hidden Army from his memories.

While Fu Yao and Ji Yu offered to accompany Zhan Beiye, Changsun Wuji indicated they had other duties. In the Tiansha Palace, Zhan Beiheng informed Zhan Nancheng about the many vacant military positions after eliminating Prince Lie's (Zhan Beiye's) old forces, including the crucial commander of the Gold of Tiansha, which remained unoccupied.

Zhan Nancheng, suspicious of Zhan Beiheng and determined not to give Zhan Beiye any chance, planned to select a new commander from the common people who would be loyal only to him. Meanwhile, Changsun Wuji instructed Fu Yao to disguise herself as a man to participate in the selection for the General Zhenwu, commander of the Gold of Tiansha.

Knowing Zhan Nancheng's cunning and narrow-mindedness, Changsun Wuji devised a scheme to ensure Fu Yao's success, aiming for her to become an insider who could work with Zhan Beiye when he returned with an army, enabling them to reclaim Zhan Beiye's throne. The selection for General Zhenwu began, with participants required to carve their names onto ice as part of the Zhenwu Contract, signifying their commitment. Fu Yao, disguised as "Jiang Feng," registered.

Changsun Wuji, arriving in a carriage, deliberately staged a public argument with "Jiang Feng," accusing him of leaving without a word. " Jiang Feng" retorted that as Changsun Wuji's nameless imperial secret guard, he lacked opportunity and sought his own path, even if it meant risking his life. This dramatic display immediately piqued Zhan Nancheng's interest.

Zhan Beiheng reported to Zhan Nancheng that "Jiang Feng" was Changsun Wuji's trusted and favored secret guard, now acting out due to a perceived slight. Zhan Nancheng, ever opportunistic, decided to win over "Jiang Feng." Fu Yao later complained to Changsun Wuji about the exhausting act, but Changsun Wuji warned her of harder trials to come. Zong Yue's timely return added another layer to their plan.

Fu Yao was initially concerned about Zong Yue's safety, but he revealed his presence was part of the strategy. Changsun Wuji explained that Zong Yue, as the renowned Medical Sage, would feign a close relationship with Changsun Wuji, making "Jiang Feng" appear jealous and resentful of being overshadowed. This fabricated rivalry would make "Jiang Feng's" ambition to leave Changsun Wuji and seek advancement with Zhan Nancheng seem plausible.

As Zhan Beiye led his forces towards the Geya Desert, he discovered Yalan Zhu secretly following him. He told her to stop hiding, and when she appeared, he affectionately lifted her onto his horse, promising to never leave her behind and to celebrate every one of her birthdays, despite the dangers of their journey. Concurrently, Zong Yue reported to Changsun Wuji that Qi Zhen was still alive and had escaped Taiyuan Palace.

Though Yun Hen, Zong Yue's brother, had only imprisoned Qi Zhen due to their past relationship and Yun Hen's desire to repay a kindness, Qi Zhen had fallen ill and used the opportunity to flee. Changsun Wuji criticized Yun Hen's leniency as weakness, asserting that some lessons must be learned the hard way. Zong Yue, unable to rest while Qi Zhen remained a threat, asked for help. Changsun Wuji suggested a proactive approach, "luring the snake out of its hole."

On the day of the General Zhenwu selection finals, Zhan Nancheng grew increasingly impatient as Changsun Wuji was conspicuously late. The first round, called "Hunting," involved participants wearing white ribbons becoming targets for Tiansha's elite assassins. Only those who survived and entered the Cold Hall within the time it took for an incense stick to burn down would proceed.

Fu Yao, witnessing the brutality, protested that it was barbaric, but an assassin retorted that the Gold of Tiansha was forged in blood. Zhan Nancheng agreed, stating that survival was the first priority for a commander. Just as the incense stick burned out and the Cold Hall gates were about to close, Changsun Wuji finally arrived. As he settled in, he subtly scanned the hall, seemingly looking for someone.

At the very last moment, Fu Yao (as Jiang Feng) and Zong Yue entered together, surprising everyone. Zong Yue was further surprised when Qi Yun also appeared, having come to beg him to cure her ailing father, Qi Zhen. Zhan Nancheng then announced the final challenge: competitors had to retrieve a precious Tiansha treasure suspended in a pouch. If the rope burned and the treasure fell into the fire, everyone would fail.

As the contest began, Zong Yue consistently protected Qi Yun, while Changsun Wuji discreetly intervened to assist Fu Yao when she faced danger. Zhan Nancheng, observing their interactions, questioned Changsun Wuji about his relationship with "Jiang Feng" and Zong Yue. Changsun Wuji explained that "Jiang Feng" was his lifelong attendant, practically family, and Zong Yue his most trusted confidant. During the intense competition, Fu Yao (Jiang Feng) faced Tang Yizhong, an inspector from Xuanji's Fengyin Pavilion.

Despite having the upper hand, Fu Yao showed mercy, earning Tang Yizhong's respect. Ultimately, Fu Yao and Zong Yue were the last two contestants vying for the treasure. Changsun Wuji attempted to negotiate for both to win to prevent injury, but Zong Yue adamantly refused to accept charity for his achievement. Fu Yao ultimately secured the treasure, winning the competition. Upon opening the pouch, Fu Yao was horrified to discover Consort Dowager Jing imprisoned inside.

Though enraged by Zhan Nancheng's cruel stunt, she forced herself to suppress her emotions. Zhan Nancheng, impressed by "Jiang Feng's" skill, offered him the commander position. Changsun Wuji then staged a dramatic show, attempting to "forcibly" reclaim "Jiang Feng," stressing his value and claiming "Jiang Feng" as his own. Feigning anger and resentment, Fu Yao (as Jiang Feng) adamantly refused to leave Tiansha Palace, citing Changsun Wuji's previous promise that her choices were her own.

She accused him of underestimating her and preferring Zong Yue, causing Changsun Wuji to storm out in feigned fury. Later, back at their residence, Fu Yao expressed her profound disgust at Zhan Nancheng's use of Consort Dowager Jing as a 'treasure', admitting she wanted to kill him. Changsun Wuji affirmed Zhan Nancheng's viciousness, explaining it was a calculated trap for Zhan Beiye.

He then urged Fu Yao to continue playing her role, emphasizing that gaining Zhan Nancheng's trust was essential to ultimately defeat him, allowing her to access all the secrets of Tiansha Palace and provide vital support when Zhan Beiye launched his attack from outside. The following day, Changsun Wuji and Zong Yue discussed the next steps.

Zhan Nancheng's inherent suspicion meant they needed to both ensure Fu Yao gained his full trust and simultaneously isolate him by making him distrust everyone else around him. Their conversation was interrupted when Zong Yue suddenly froze, seeing Qi Yun nearby, a sight Changsun Wuji also noticed. Meanwhile, Xiao Qi, hoping to assist Fu Yao, had disguised himself as an eunuch to infiltrate Tiansha Palace.

However, almost immediately upon entering, he was assigned to serve Zhan Nancheng directly, chosen by Eunuch Li as an expendable new recruit to replace yet another young eunuch who had died serving the King.

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