Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos Episode 24 Recap
> Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos Recap
Yueying sought information regarding Li Huaijin's arrest. She overheard soldiers discussing how Commander Li, despite his seemingly innocent demeanor, murdered the late emperor for not being chosen as Crown Prince. Agitated by this revelation, Yueying insisted on meeting Zhang Yongyao. Upon returning to Princess Royal’s residence, Yueying informed her that Li Huaijin had confessed to killing the late emperor, signed a guilty plea, and the confession had already been sent to Funing Palace.
Princess Royal knew Li Huaijin was innocent and realized he must be taking the blame for her, having learned the truth from Li Fang. Princess Royal then recounted the events to Yueying: during an an argument with the late emperor over the succession, he became agitated and suffered a medical collapse. She admitted that she deliberately did not administer his medicine and watched him die. At that moment, Xue Rong and Zhang Yongyao emerged, having overheard her confession.
Xue Rong accused her of being heartless and witnessing his father’s slow death without intervention. Princess Royal then understood that Yueying had conspired with the Emperor to set a trap for her. Yueying explained that she had panicked after seeing Li Huaijin’s signed confession and had acted to save him. Princess Royal was furious and attempted to harm Yueying, but Xue Rong intervened, ordering both of them to be taken to prison to settle their differences there.
Later, Li Huaijin pleaded with Xue Rong, acknowledging his mother’s grave sin but offering his own life in exchange for hers. Xue Rong, however, announced his judgment: Princess Royal was to be imprisoned for life for conspiring to murder the late emperor, though her Xue family bloodline was considered. Li Huaijin, despite his alleged unawareness of her actions, was fined three years' salary and suspended for three months for failing to guard Funing Palace.
Princess Royal committed suicide shortly after being imprisoned. Li Huaijin then requested that Xue Rong allow his mother to be buried in the Princess Mausoleum, explaining that the Li family no longer had an ancestral grave. Xue Rong reiterated his past two acts of mercy toward them and refused, stating that a guilty woman could not be enshrined by the royal family. He threatened to bury her without honor in the outer suburbs if Li Huaijin persisted.
In prison, Princess Royal, understanding her predicament, instructed Yueying to inform Li Huaijin, once Yueying was cleared and returned to his side, that Xue Rong was responsible for her death. Her dying wish, she claimed, was for Li Huaijin to support Jiang Shao, the son of the late emperor, in ascending the throne.
Yueying later tried to convince Li Huaijin to fulfill this "last wish," emphasizing Princess Royal's desire to see the Xue family's rule restored and highlighting Li Huaijin’s gentle nature as a contrast to Xue Rong's ruthlessness. Li Huaijin questioned the importance of the throne, asserting that his mother could not be brought back. Yueying then attempted to incite him to avenge his mother's death, accusing Xue Rong of forcing her to die.
Li Huaijin firmly refused, stating he would not become a sinner for the world due to personal hatred. Jiang Shao informed Shou An that Princess Royal had initially helped him identify his mother's killer, General Feng, his former supervisor. However, Princess Royal later sent word that Feng was a mere scapegoat and the true murderer was still at large. Jiang Shao returned to the capital for further clues after losing contact with Princess Royal, only to discover she had died.
Shou An promised to help him investigate his mother’s murder. Meanwhile, Guo Fu reported to Xue Rong that Commander Li had buried Princess Royal in the suburbs. Xue Rong, acknowledging her Xue Family lineage, ordered Guo Fu to burn paper money for her. Desiring to see Yuzhan but knowing she would avoid him, Xue Rong instructed Guo Fu to ask Shou An to arrange an outing for Yuzhan and Zhang Yongyao, allowing him to join and demonstrate his superior skills.
Shou An brought Yuzhan to the gathering, where Xue Rong and Zhang Yongyao were already present. Yuzhan was displeased, telling Shou An not to arrange such meetings if she considered Yuzhan a friend. Xue Rong challenged Zhang Yongyao to an archery contest, despite Zhang Yongyao's modest claims about his skills. Zhang Yongyao's arrow missed its mark and landed in Xue Rong's target. Xue Rong then effortlessly hit the bull's-eye, winning the contest. Yuzhan quickly consoled Zhang Yongyao, ignoring Xue Rong.
Annoyed, Xue Rong pulled Yuzhan away. Zhang Yongyao thanked Yuzhan for her previous assistance, praising her keen intellect and jokingly remarking that if she were male, she would surely be the Assistant Minister. Yuzhan appreciated his compliments. Later, Yuzhan invited Zhang Yongyao to a zither gathering, stating her willingness to try and develop a mutual affection with him, noting his lack of political ties to her Fu family. Zhang Yongyao was delighted.
Xue Rong confronted Yuzhan about her closeness with Zhang Yongyao, questioning why she still cared for him now that her engagement was broken. Yuzhan asserted that it was none of his concern and reiterated her decision to attempt a mutual affection with Zhang Yongyao, emphasizing that she desired a relationship free of political entanglements, which Zhang Yongyao offered. Xue Rong asked if she was completely abandoning their relationship. Yuzhan wept and walked away.
Jinzhan welcomed Jiang Shao to their new, humble home. She had cleaned the shabby house thoroughly but forgotten to buy bedding. Jiang Shao offered to sleep at the table to guard her. That night, it rained, and the roof leaked; then, when they opened the door to watch the rain, it fell off its hinges. They shared a tender moment, deciding to fix the house together the next day and purchase the necessary items.
Jinzhan noticed Jiang Shao spending a lot of time alone in the warehouse. He admitted he was creating a surprise for her and warned her not to peek. Jinzhan later "discovered" a fine sword in the warehouse but pretended not to know its purpose, making a lavish meal to "reward" Jiang Shao, which pleased him. Shou An asked Zhang Yongyao to teach her archery. He initially declined, citing his own limited skill compared to Xue Rong.
However, when she stubbornly practiced alone and nearly injured herself, Zhang Yongyao gently guided her, advising her to use a smaller, suitable bow in the future. Shou An later confided in her maid that she wanted to keep the scar from the incident, hoping it would serve as a constant reminder for Zhang Yongyao to think of her.
