Legend of Fu Yao Episode 9 Recap
> Legend of Fu Yao Recap
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The time came for Changsun Wuji and Fu Yao to part ways in the forest. Fu Yao decided to head to the bustling city of Kunjing, accompanied by Qi. Changsun Wuji noted that Fu Yao had found the freedom she desired but cautioned her that the path ahead would be fraught with challenges and difficulties. Fu Yao acknowledged the perils but expressed no regrets about her decision.
With Fu Yao's concerns and well wishes, Changsun Wuji rode off, and the two went their separate ways. Fu Yao and Qi knelt, bidding a solemn farewell to Uncle Zhou and Mount Xuanyuan, resolute in their decision to live their lives fully, carrying Uncle Zhou's legacy with them. At Mount Xuanyuan, Qi Zhen received a letter from Zhan Nancheng, the King of Tiansha.
Zhan Nancheng agreed to lend Bell Shekun, a supreme treasure of Tiansha Kingdom, for Qi Zhen's personal use. However, this loan came with a condition: the disputed Mount Changhan, an area jointly governed by Taiyuan and Tiansha Kingdoms for centuries, would fully belong to Tiansha Kingdom thereafter.
Although many believed King Zhan Nancheng to be frivolous and indifferent, Qi Zhen deduced from the meticulous wording of the letter that the King was, in fact, a cunning and greedy individual who meticulously calculated every gain. Despite his reluctance to concede Mount Changhan, Qi Zhen realized he desperately needed Bell Shekun to perform the Water Bending technique taught by Master Feiyan.
He resigned himself to the exchange, believing that once he secured the throne, reclaiming the land would be within reach. Upon Qi Zhen's agreement, Tiansha Kingdom swiftly dispatched Prince Lie of Tiansha, Zhan Beiye, to escort the precious Bell Shekun, ensuring its safe passage. As Qi Zhen prepared to return to Kunjing, he instructed Yun Hen to continue searching for the missing Crown Prince of Taiyuan, Xuanyuan Min.
Qi Zhen explained that King Xuanyuan Ren's health was rapidly deteriorating, and the Crown Prince must remain unharmed until Qi Zhen mastered Water Bending. Suddenly, crashing sounds from the courtyard caught Qi Zhen's attention. He discovered Pei Yuan's servants ruthlessly destroying Zong Yue's medicinal herbs. Qi Zhen sternly reprimanded the servants, learning that Zong Yue had refused to treat Pei Yuan's injuries. Instead of blaming Zong Yue, Qi Zhen engaged him in a heartfelt conversation.
Qi Zhen proposed that Zong Yue return to Kunjing with him, offering him the position of head of the Imperial Hospital, granting him access to all the rare herbs in Taiyuan's national treasury.
Zong Yue, being a free spirit, agreed to accompany Qi Zhen only if three conditions were met: he would avoid all meaningless social obligations in Kunjing, he would personally select his personal attendants, and he would practice medicine and exact justice without pretense, refusing to be a hypocritical gentleman. Qi Zhen readily agreed, expressing that he and Zong Yue shared similar aspirations and regretted not having met sooner. Meanwhile, Master Feiyan had located Fu Yao, who possessed the five-colored stone.
She informed Ancestor Di Feitian that if Fu Yao became her servant, their plans would unfold with ease. Their ultimate success, Master Feiyan declared, would come when Fu Yao broke her Five Seals. Simultaneously, Fu Yao and Qi journeyed toward Kunjing. As they passed through a bamboo forest, they heard strange, unsettling sounds. Fu Yao, concerned, instructed Qi to remain with the horse while she investigated. The forest was shrouded in black mist, creating bizarre illusions.
Fu Yao began to hallucinate, seeing visions of Uncle Zhou, Yan Jingchen (her Senior Yan), and Changsun Wuji, each attempting to lure her closer. A disembodied female voice repeatedly urged her to become its servant. Fu Yao struggled to maintain her composure, trying to break free from the powerful illusion. Just then, a man in black armor, radiating a powerful and resolute presence, galloped into view on horseback, rescuing Fu Yao from the depths of the illusion.
It was Prince Lie of Tiansha, Zhan Beiye. Yan Jingchen arrived to visit Pei Yuan, at his father Yan Lie's behest. Pei Yuan insisted on removing her veil, believing that sooner or later they would have to confront her disfigured face. Yan Jingchen, noticing her strained expression, gently stopped her, claiming that her appearance was of no concern to him.
Pei Yuan seemed momentarily pleased and excitedly discussed their upcoming marriage, mentioning that their families were already making arrangements and that an official position in Kunjing was available for him to choose from, along with a mansion at the Imperial Generals Stage. Yan Jingchen responded with indifference, merely advising her to rest before turning to leave. Watching his retreating back, Pei Yuan's heart swelled with fury.
She blamed Fu Yao for ruining her life and vowed to destroy Fu Yao in retaliation. Fu Yao and Qi continued their journey, now traveling with Zhan Beiye's contingent. General Ji, one of Zhan Beiye's subordinates, brought them food, instructing them to stay with the troop until they cleared the bamboo forest due to unsettling elements within. Fu Yao, curious, asked about Zhan Beiye's identity, but General Ji declined to reveal it.
After he left, Qi pointed out a bell on Zhan Beiye's waist, explaining it was the Bell Shekun, a supreme treasure of Tiansha Kingdom, worn only by royalty, and rumored to repel evil. He deduced that Zhan Beiye must be from the Tiansha royal family, perhaps even a prince. Meanwhile, Yan Jingchen and Pei Yuan prepared for their journey to Kunjing for the wedding.
Observing Yan Jingchen's somber mood, Yan Lie reminded him to prioritize the bigger picture, stressing that he was the hope of the Yan family and Mount Xuanyuan. Yan Lie urged him to feign happiness for the sake of their ambitious plans.
He then inquired about the Soul Splitting Powder he had given Yan Jingchen, instructing him to use it on Pei Yuan when she no longer held any value, provided he found a scapegoat to ensure her death would garner sympathy and further his career. Yan Jingchen, hesitant and unwilling to commit such an act, was rebuffed by his father, who coldly stated that excessive mercy would hinder great ambitions.
Unbeknownst to them, Pei Yuan overheard their chilling conversation, leaving her trembling in terror. Inside the bamboo forest, Zhan Beiye held a comb, lost in memories of his mother, Consort Dowager Jing, recalling a childhood moment of combing her hair, tears welling in his eyes. He then realized his Bell Shekun was missing, along with Qi. Immediately suspecting Fu Yao, he demanded she return it. Fu Yao, utterly bewildered, denied stealing the bell.
Unconvinced, Zhan Beiye ordered her bound and dragged while his men searched for Qi. As they neared Kunjing, with pursuers closing in, Zhan Beiye, unwilling to further abuse her, cut her free and allowed her to ride with him on his horse to speed up their journey. Concurrently, in a teahouse, Changsun Wuji rendezvoused with his subordinates, who updated him on Kunjing's dire situation: continuous heavy rain, a failing flood-prevention dome, and the critically ill King Xuanyuan Ren.
They also reported that Qi Zhen had rushed back to Kunjing, relentlessly searching for Changsun Wuji while also pursuing a woman who had escaped Mount Xuanyuan. Everything was proceeding as Changsun Wuji had anticipated, and he decided it was time to proceed to Kunjing as planned. Kunjing was in chaos, battered by continuous heavy rains, leaving the entire city submerged in floodwaters.
Lord Zhang Henian tirelessly sought a cure for King Xuanyuan Ren's deteriorating condition, but all efforts proved futile, and the King remained unconscious. Zhang Henian inquired about Qi Zhen, only to learn that the Duke had returned to the capital the previous night but had not immediately come to visit the ailing King.
He was further incensed to hear that the Crown Prince had been abducted by a thief from Mount Xuanyuan, and that Qi Zhen suspected Zhang Henian himself of orchestrating the kidnapping to seize political power. Zhang Henian vehemently denied the accusations, calling them baseless slander.
