Legend of Fu Yao Episode 59 Recap
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Fu Yao ascended to the throne as the Queen of Xuanji. Her first act was to abolish the "Punishment of Scraping," a cruel penalty within Xuanji. She also dispatched people to search for Fo Lian, who had escaped the palace in a disheveled and disoriented state. Shortly after, Changsun Wuji visited Fu Yao.
She candidly expressed her lack of desire for the throne, viewing it as a burden of endless bloodshed and immense responsibilities, and wished to yield the position to someone more capable and virtuous. Honoring her wishes, Fu Yao issued an edict to abolish Xuanji's hereditary monarchy. Instead, she established a council of seven governing ministers and five departments, who would collectively manage the nation's affairs.
Qi, surprised by Fu Yao's decision to share power, was told by her that true power lay not in autocratic rule but in enabling the wise to work for the people's welfare. Later, as Xuanji prepared to welcome distinguished guests, Fu Yao sent Qi to summon Changsun Wuji. Unbeknownst to Qi, Changsun Wuji was enduring a painful ordeal in his chamber at the time.
Tian Ji had brought Changsun Wuji to Chang Qingzi's ancient cultivation site, a forbidden place within Qiongcang, where a vast lotus pond shimmered with a single lotus at its center. Tian Ji revealed that the lotus sensed the "witch" (Fu Yao) was on the verge of breaking the fourth of her five seals, warning Changsun Wuji that only he possessed the power to defeat her.
Tian Ji then showed Changsun Wuji visions of the catastrophic war of the Five Kingdoms from a thousand years ago, where Di Feitian caused immense suffering. He explained that only Chang Qingzi, by sacrificing his life's cultivation into the Xuanling True Leaf, had managed to trap Di Feitian's spirit and restore peace.
Tian Ji disclosed that a remnant of Di Feitian's blood had congealed into the five-colored stone, which, if the "witch" wearing it broke all five seals, would resurrect him and doom the world. Tian Ji, aware of Changsun Wuji's affection for Fu Yao, insisted that Changsun Wuji, as the chosen heir of Xuanling True Leaf, had a predetermined destiny: he must kill Fu Yao to prevent Di Feitian's return.
Changsun Wuji wrestled with the impossible choice between his mission and Fu Yao, but Tian Ji asserted that this was his unavoidable fate, echoing Chang Qingzi's sacrifice for the Five Kingdoms' peace. Meanwhile, Zhan Beiye, Yalan Zhu, and Zong Yue arrived in Xuanji to celebrate Fu Yao's ascension. The Tiansha Kingdom conveyed its congratulations and presented numerous gifts, hoping to forge strong trade relations with Xuanji.
That evening, Zong Yue, noticing the abnormal fluctuations in Changsun Wuji's internal energy, offered to examine him. Changsun Wuji revealed he was afflicted by the "True Leaf Punishment" from Tian Ji. Shocked, Zong Yue cautioned him that even his profound internal cultivation would be no match for Qiongcang's power. Changsun Wuji, though aware of the danger, remained resolute in his commitment to protect Fu Yao, believing that when one truly loves, the cost of sacrifice is irrelevant.
In Ruichen Palace, Changsun Wuji met with Fu Yao, and they embraced tenderly. Just as Changsun Wuji suggested that Fu Yao accompany him to Tianquan to see his father, Changsun Jiong, an urgent dispatch arrived from Tianquan. The report stated that Prince De, Zhangsun Jia, who had been missing for three months, had suddenly appeared at the Tianquan border. He had swiftly amassed a formidable army of 300,000, well-equipped and provisioned, their numbers still growing.
Prince De had covertly rallied former imperial subordinates and many noble families, conquering thousands of miles of territory without battle. With his forces poised to strike, the Imperial City faced imminent danger. Changsun Wuji immediately prepared to return, and Fu Yao insisted on accompanying him. Upon hearing the news, Zhan Beiye and Yalan Zhu decided to return to Tiansha to mobilize their own troops, ready to assist Changsun Wuji if needed.
Fu Yao entrusted Qi to remain in Xuanji, and Zong Yue, as a doctor, also stayed behind, awaiting Changsun Wuji’s return. The group bid farewell to Changsun Wuji and Fu Yao. Within the Tianquan royal palace, Prince De had sent a maid, secretly his agent, to escort the Empress out. The Empress, initially wary and trusting no one, only consented to leave after the maid presented Prince De's jade pendant and recited a poem only he would know.
The maid then disclosed Prince De's rebellion and Changsun Wuji's impending return to lead the resistance. Distraught, the Empress refused to depart, determined to find Changsun Wuji to prevent a conflict between uncle and nephew. Simultaneously, court ministers informed Changsun Jiong of the rebel army's swift advance, led by Prince De, who had won popular support by distributing provisions instead of plundering. The ministers urged Changsun Jiong to decide on a counter-attack strategy.
However, Changsun Jiong's only concern was Changsun Wuji's return, choosing to defer any military decisions until his son arrived. Changsun Wuji and Fu Yao arrived at the Tianquan Royal Palace; however, Changsun Wuji entered to see his father alone. Changsun Jiong, appearing aged and weary, passed the Imperial Seal, Army Tally, and Imperial Edict to Changsun Wuji, entrusting him with all of Tianquan's military and state affairs.
He sternly commanded Changsun Wuji to deal decisively with Prince De as a traitor. Unexpectedly, Changsun Jiong's demeanor towards Fu Yao had softened. He acknowledged their shared hardships and accepted her presence by Changsun Wuji's side. Overcome with guilt, Changsun Wuji then confessed that he had long known the truth about his mother and Prince De.
Changsun Jiong, though initially surprised, dismissed his own suffering, remarking that the betrayal had ultimately led to Changsun Wuji becoming such an outstanding Crown Prince, a worthy heir to Tianquan. While Changsun Wuji was with his father, the Empress secretly sent a palace mammy to invite Fu Yao to her bedchamber. Upon meeting, the Empress immediately acknowledged Fu Yao's status as the Queen of Xuanji, and humbly asked her to rise.
As the Empress of Tianquan, she implored Fu Yao to stop Changsun Wuji from killing Prince De, asserting that Prince De's rebellion was an act of desperation and tearfully pleading for Fu Yao to prevent Changsun Wuji from living a life burdened by remorse. However, Fu Yao, recognizing the Empress's personal bias towards Prince De, refused to interfere. She stated that Prince De's rebellion was a matter of Tianquan's national affairs, over which she had no authority. More importantly, she would not obstruct Changsun Wuji's choices, even if she believed them to be mistaken.
