Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos Episode 12 Recap
> Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos Recap
Yuzhan and Xue Rong were still at Madam Jin's residence, where Xue Rong openly expressed his affection for Yuzhan, stating that emotions should be expressed simply and genuinely. Yuzhan, however, found this difficult, explaining that a transient glimpse of light was more unbearable than eternal darkness, making her hesitant to succumb to what felt like ephemeral love. They then bade farewell to Madam Jin, promising to meet again next year.
Before their departure, Madam Jin encouraged Yuzhan to embrace both love and hatred in life, asserting that only through such openness could one truly live a fulfilling existence. Meanwhile, Jinzhan and Jiang Shao were traveling and arrived in Zhaozhou. Jinzhan noticed many people buying red ribbons and, intrigued, inquired about their purpose.
She learned about a local magic tree in Zhao County: people would write their wishes on paper strips, tie them to a ribbon, and throw them onto the tree. The higher the ribbon landed, the faster the wish would reportedly come true. The tree, however, only accepted wishes once a year, with the next opportunity being in two days. Finding this custom magical, Jinzhan purchased a red ribbon.
Later, as Yuzhan and Xue Rong continued their journey, they stopped at a deserted temple to rest. They were greeted by a master who informed them that the temple housed a statue of the God of Matchmaking, where people prayed for good marriages. Xue Rong decided to draw a lot. The lot read: "Do not recall past events; your wish and mine are not the same."
The master explained it was the worst lot, indicating that past events had left their own unique marks, and their future intentions might not align. He concluded that if they were seeking a marriage blessing, it would likely be unfavorable. After leaving the temple, Yuzhan told Xue Rong that since they had left Zhaozhou, there was no longer a need to pretend to be a married couple, and they should address each other as siblings from then on.
Just as they exited the temple, they encountered Chen Amma, disguised as the "fake" Madam Jin. She appeared distraught and tearfully pleaded with Xue Rong to reveal the location of Liu Chengfu's body, stating she only wished to visit his tomb. Seeing her seemingly helpless, Xue Rong softened and told her that Liu Chengfu's remains were buried in a bamboo forest outside Jincheng.
Upon hearing this, Chen Amma drew a knife and held it to her own throat, declaring that Ayi was dead and Liu Chengfu had been laid to rest, so she could finally join them. Yuzhan stepped forward to comfort her, but Chen Amma suddenly swung the knife towards Yuzhan. Xue Rong quickly intervened, blocking the attack, but Chen Amma threw poisonous powder into his eyes, severely injuring him.
They immediately sought out a doctor, who informed them that the potent residue of the poisonous powder might not be entirely cleared. He applied ointment and instructed that Xue Rong's eyes be bandaged with a black cloth for several days. The doctor grimly stated that if Xue Rong's eyes didn't go blind, it would be a miracle, emphasizing the vulnerability of human eyes to such a strong poison.
Xue Rong himself questioned if he might go blind, but the doctor would not give a definitive answer, only promising to do his best. Meanwhile, Jinzhan and Jiang Shao arrived at the magic tree. It was Jinzhan’s birthday, and Jiang Shao, after initially searching for her at the inn, had found her at the tree. Together, they threw Jinzhan's wish-ribbon, which successfully landed at the very top of the tree. Jinzhan’s wish was for Jiang Shao to find his father.
Soon after, a heavy rain began to fall, forcing them to seek shelter. They found refuge on a mountain, and despite the rain preventing them from seeing a real sunrise as Jiang Shao had planned for Jinzhan's birthday, they shared a romantic conversation, imagining the beautiful sunrise together. Later, Yuzhan and Xue Rong found refuge at an inn in Zhao County.
Xue Rong, injured and feeling vulnerable, urged Yuzhan to leave him and go find Jinzhan, expressing that he didn't want her to see him in such a state. However, Yuzhan insisted on staying, explaining that his illness required care and it was her own wish to look after him, unrelated to his dignity.
After hearing him accidentally break a cup in his room, reinforcing his agitated state, Yuzhan decided to rent the entire second floor of the inn using her silver coins to ensure Xue Rong's undisturbed rest. News of the private booking and the substantial sum of money involved, unfortunately, reached a group of thieves. Coincidentally, Jinzhan and Jiang Shao also arrived at the same inn.
When Jinzhan learned that she had to check out because the entire second floor was booked, she went to confront the guest. Upon seeing her sister, Yuzhan, Jinzhan immediately feared that Yuzhan had come to take her home, which would prevent her from accompanying Jiang Shao to Zhaozhou to find his father. Without a second thought, Jinzhan quickly fled the inn through a window with Jiang Shao.
Xue Rong, aware of Yuzhan's concern for her sister, urged her to go find Jinzhan. However, Yuzhan insisted on staying to care for him. Slowly, Xue Rong's eyesight began to recover, though he continued to feign blindness. He enjoyed Yuzhan’s devoted care, even behaving somewhat childishly with his requests for sweet porridge and specific foods. The doctor later re-examined Xue Rong, confirming signs of recovery as his eyes were actively expelling toxins, causing them to swell.
He prescribed continued application of medicine and herbal soups, assuring them that Xue Rong would regain his vision within a few days. Jinzhan and Jiang Shao continued their journey, passing through Wen County, Jiang Shao's childhood home. He recounted to Jinzhan how he lost his parents at an early age, leading to a life of wandering. His mother had sent him to Uncle Zhu's home at five years old to learn martial arts in the military camp.
Shortly after, his mother died saving a child from drowning. He didn't realize until much later that he had become an orphan. He felt a pang of sadness but decided not to visit the empty house or his mother's tomb, wanting to avoid further pain and continue their journey. Jinzhan, touched by his story, promised to be by his side regardless of what life brought. Jiang Shao, feeling incredibly fortunate to have Jinzhan, vowed to give her his best.
As they journeyed, they smelled fish soup. Jiang Shao recalled his mother's fish soup, which was always very salty due to their poverty, as a way to make a small amount of food last longer. Jinzhan, wanting to recreate that memory, caught fish and made a salty soup for him, which she found inedible due to the saltiness, but Jiang Shao assured her it was just like his mother's. She promised to always treat him well. They later arrived at another inn, but Jiang Shao found he only had enough money to pay for one room.
