Legend of Fu Yao Episode 51 Recap, Plot

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Qi Zhen, having sacrificed everything to Fei Yan for divine power, confronted Zong Yue and Yun Hen, intending to eliminate them. When Qi Zhen moved to strike, Qi Yun selflessly stepped in front of Zong Yue, taking the full force of the attack. Despite possessing the Dragon Scale Armor, which typically rendered her immune to harm, Qi Yun was critically wounded.

A distraught Qi Zhen cradled his daughter, expressing his deep regret and lamenting that he had endured humiliation and risked everything to acquire his divine power from Fei Yan, all to ensure her future peace by eliminating his enemies before his own demise. Qi Yun, however, expressed no fear of death, only hoping that her sacrifice would finally end the bitter feud between their families. She then succumbed to her injuries in her father's arms.

Overcome with grief and rage, Qi Zhen turned on Zong Yue, only to discover that Qi Yun had given the Dragon Scale Armor to him. This revelation caused Qi Zhen to break down, realizing the futility of his lifelong obsession, which ultimately left him with nothing. With Qi Yun gone, Qi Zhen lost all will to live, and in a final act, took his own life beside his daughter, leaving Zong Yue and Yun Hen heartbroken by Qi Yun's sacrifice.

At the Tiansha Royal Palace, Fu Yao reported to Zhan Nancheng about her discussion with Crown Prince Wuji. She initially relayed that Crown Prince Wuji was unwilling to lend troops due to past grievances, specifically mentioning Zhan Nancheng's siding with Prince Yi and taking Fu Yao, whom he believed was an Imperial Secret Guard from Shangyang Palace, from him. Zhan Nancheng quickly attributed this to being misled by Zhangsun Pingrong.

Fu Yao then revealed that she had, without authorization, agreed to Crown Prince Wuji's terms for the crucial reinforcements. Crown Prince Wuji's demand, she explained, was primarily for recognition and glory; he wanted all the credit for suppressing the rebellion to impress his father, Changsun Jiong. However, to truly "show off," Crown Prince Wuji also requested temporary control over all the city's forces, regardless of their allegiance.

Zhan Nancheng expressed concern about entrusting so many troops to him, but Fu Yao assured him that she would retain possession of the military seal and Army Tally, ensuring that Crown Prince Wuji's authority would be merely ceremonial. Amidst this discussion, alarmed officials reported that Prince Lie, Zhan Beiye, had reached Anhe Pavilion, less than fifty miles from the imperial city, his army on a roll with many people already paid allegiance to him.

Faced with the immediate threat, Zhan Nancheng desperately agreed to all of Crown Prince Wuji's conditions, instructing Fu Yao to convey his full compliance. Zong Yue cradled Qi Yun, consumed by remorse. Yun Hen pleaded with him, highlighting Zong Yue's renowned medical skills as the medical sage. Zong Yue, however, confessed his helplessness, explaining that Qi Zhen's poison was a "toxic enough to melt bones" concoction from Fei Yan that he could not cure.

He blamed himself for Qi Yun's demise, regretting his unrelenting pursuit of revenge that had not only brought this fate upon her but also forced his own brother to confront their foster father. Just then, Crown Prince Wuji arrived, offering the last Muling fruit. Zong Yue immediately administered it to Qi Yun, which miraculously restored a faint flicker of life, though the potent poison remained.

Determined, Zong Yue declared his intention to journey across the Five Kingdoms, tirelessly searching for an antidote. He entrusted Yun Hen with the future of Taiyuan, believing that after these trials, Yun Hen would learn the wisdom and discernment necessary to become a true king. Crown Prince Wuji, seeing Zong Yue's resolve, bid him farewell, expressing hope that their paths would cross again.

Crown Prince Wuji arrived at the Tiansha Royal Palace clad in battle armor, where Fu Yao formally handed over the Army Tally. Changsun Wuji immediately used his newfound authority to command 20,000 soldiers of Gold of Tiansha to march out and engage the enemy. Fu Yao expressed her dissatisfaction, pointing out that while Crown Prince Wuji's Gongji Army remained safely within the city, it was Tiansha's own troops who were being sent into battle.

Crown Prince Wuji, asserting his command, coolly suggested he could withdraw his assistance if she had objections. Zhan Nancheng quickly intervened, apologizing profusely to Changsun Wuji and attempting to smooth things over, eager to retain his support. An official within the palace voiced concern about the inequity, noting that while Crown Prince Wuji's men were positioned on the impregnable ramparts of Pandu, Tiansha's soldiers were being sent to their deaths.

Zhan Nancheng, however, dismissed these concerns, blindly trusting in Crown Prince Wuji's plans. As frantic reports arrived detailing Zhan Beiye's relentless advance—breaching the first rampart and reaching Wujun Gate, threatening the inner city—Zhan Nancheng grew increasingly panicked. Crown Prince Wuji, maintaining his composure, then declared that he would personally lead the army out to meet the invasion, much to Zhan Nancheng's relief.

At Wujun Gate, Zhan Beiye's army arrived, bolstered by the powerful Hidden Army from Geya Desert, who were rumored to be invincible and capable of tireless travel. Zhan Beiye addressed the defending Gold of Tiansha soldiers, stating that his return to Pandu was not for power or wealth, but to restore his late father's will, end the tyranny of a foolish ruler, and stop the internal feuds and bloodshed among their people.

He implored them to surrender, calling them his brothers. While acknowledging his heroic reputation and expressing a desire to follow him in another life, the Tiansha soldiers, bound by royal orders and their duty, refused to yield, asserting that no one guarding Wujun Gate would surrender. In response, Zhan Beiye knelt before them, expressing his respect for their loyalty and promising that any who fell in battle would receive a proper burial, apologizing for the inevitable confrontation.

The battle then commenced, and with the Hidden Army's aid, Zhan Beiye's forces quickly breached Wujun Gate, continuing their advance towards Yongqin Gate. Crown Prince Wuji rendezvoused with Ji Yu outside the palace, learning that Consort Dowager Jing had been safely evacuated. Despite this, Crown Prince Wuji remained solemn, anticipating a difficult final assault on the palace, and ordered his soldiers to hold their positions. Meanwhile, Zhan Beiye and the Hidden Army arrived at Yongqin Gate.

The Hidden Army discovered they couldn't breach the gate due to an ancient seal protecting Pandu. Their leader demanded Zhan Beiye fulfill his prior promise to break the seal before they would offer further assistance. Ji Yu vehemently opposed this, warning against trusting the Hidden Army due to their ancestors' betrayal.

Zhan Beiye countered by proposing he would lead his men into the city to fight, with the Hidden Army providing outside support, promising to fulfill his end of the bargain after victory. The Hidden Army, however, was wary of this arrangement. To alleviate their concerns and ensure the alliance, Yalan Zhu bravely offered herself as a hostage, insisting she would stay outside and wait for Zhan Beiye's return.

Recognizing her importance to Zhan Beiye, the Hidden Army agreed to her proposal. Though reluctant, Zhan Beiye accepted her sacrifice for the greater mission, promising to return for her. Shortly after, Crown Prince Wuji approached, having been waiting for Zhan Beiye. Crown Prince Wuji joined forces with Zhan Beiye's army, swiftly eliminating the remaining Gold of Tiansha soldiers and preparing to breach the palace gates.

Inside, Zhan Nancheng, frantic upon learning of Zhan Beiye's imminent arrival, ordered his forces to barricade the palace entrance, hoping to stall the advance. However, as the Tiansha defenders struggled, Xiao Qi appeared, bearing Fu Yao's token, and boldly commanded the palace gates to be opened for a direct confrontation. Meanwhile, Fu Yao, disguised as General Zhenwu, confronted Zhan Nancheng, who, desperate for salvation, still clung to the hope that she would protect him.

Fu Yao calmly confessed to ordering the gates opened, then revealed her true identity: she was not the Shangyang Palace Imperial Secret Guard he believed her to be, nor had she ever genuinely pledged allegiance to Zhan Nancheng. She instead urged the assembled officials and soldiers to abandon their "fatuous" ruler and side with Zhan Beiye, emphasizing that Prince Lie was benevolent and people trusted him.

A bewildered Zhan Nancheng, realizing he had been deceived, furiously ordered his remaining guards to seize and kill Fu Yao, even offering bountiful rewards, but his pleas fell on deaf ears as his soldiers, recognizing the futility of their position and swayed by Fu Yao's words, deserted him. Zhan Beiye advanced to the Cold Hall.

Displaying his inherent kindness, he chose to spare the few remaining Gold of Tiansha guards, urging them to cease fighting as too much blood had already been shed. As he entered the hall, his face and armor were visibly stained with the blood of his fallen comrades.

Zhan Nancheng, confronted by his brother, immediately cowered and pleaded for his life, attempting to appeal to their familial bond and claiming his own blood was unworthy of defiling the royal sanctity of the Cold Hall. Outside, witnessing the grim aftermath, Ji Yu questioned Crown Prince Wuji as to why he hadn't simply had Changsun Jiong issue a decree from the Imperial City of Tianquan to depose Zhan Nancheng, instead opting for such a costly and intricate campaign.

Crown Prince Wuji explained that this arduous journey was not solely about the throne but also for the people of Tiansha, emphasizing that while Zhan Beiye was a heroic man, he needed to shed his "useless benevolence" and endure these trials to truly become a wise and decisive king. Zhan Beiye, having come this far, solemnly reflected on the immense sacrifice of his friends, soldiers, and innocent lives that had paved his path.

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