Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos Episode 9 Recap
> Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos Recap
Fu Jinzhan and Jiang Shao first visited Mr. Lu at his Yunshen Store, seeking his help. Mr. Lu, who was engrossed in studying a secret mechanism box, released a series of traps to test them. Jinzhan was annoyed by his rudeness and fiery temper, but Jiang Shao explained that martial arts masters often have eccentric behaviors. Unable to force their way in, they had to leave.
Later, Prince Jin, accompanied by Fu Yuzhan and Jinzhan, paid another visit to Mr. Lu’s Yunshen Store. Prince Jin respectfully greeted Mr. Lu, stating he had previously sent a letter and now brought an item, hoping for Mr. Lu's assistance. Mr. Lu, observing Prince Jin, recognized him as an extraordinary individual with the potential to be an emperor and treated them with respect. As Mr. Lu examined the golden lion they presented, he noted its intricate design.
He explained that while forcing the mechanism open was possible, it would likely damage any important contents inside. Prince Jin expressed his disappointment, feeling the plan was hopeless, but Yuzhan comforted him, urging him not to lose hope, as the situation might still turn around. Yuzhan then revealed a new plan, emphasizing that Jinzhan’s help was crucial. She cautioned Jinzhan against acting rashly, reminding her that the lives of both Prince Wei’s and Prince Jin’s households depended on her.
Jinzhan, feeling trusted by her sister, promised to do her utmost to help with her true abilities. Jinzhan went to find Li Huaijin and, still holding a grudge over the jade incident, hit him. Li Huaijin explained that the jade was vital for his family's survival, as he could not allow his mother to face execution.
Jinzhan understood his predicament and confessed that her marriage to Prince Jin was not one of true affection, nor did Prince Jin genuinely love her, as he was in love with someone else. She explained that their marriage, initially intended to be annulled, proceeded due to public expectation. Heartbroken, Prince Jin had buried a sentimental sachet under a tree in the Imperial Garden, only for it to be stolen.
Li Huaijin immediately realized that his mother, suspecting Prince Jin was hiding secrets, had taken the sachet. He returned home to search for it but was discovered by Princess Royal, who, upon finding him with the sachet, became convinced that the key inside was highly coveted, although its true purpose remained a mystery to her. Princess Royal dispatched Yueying to covertly infiltrate Yunshen Store at night to seize the golden lion.
However, Jinzhan arrived just in time to rescue Mr. Lu, who injured Yueying with one of his mechanisms. Yueying fled to a nearby house, killing innocent residents to cover her escape, before returning to Princess Royal’s Mansion. She presented the golden lion to Princess Royal. Princess Royal used the key she possessed to open the golden lion, finding a note that indicated the Imperial Jade Seal was located behind a plaque in the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yongyao was investigating the murders of the commoners. He met with Li Huaijin, informing him that the perpetrators were closely associated with Princess Royal’s Mansion. Zhang Yongyao expressed concern that these "reckless thugs" might disturb Princess Royal and advised Li Huaijin to have his patrols be extra careful around the mansion. Li Huaijin informed Zhang Yongyao that Princess Royal had left for Funing Palace that morning to pay tribute to the late emperor.
Following the note's instructions, Princess Royal proceeded to the Imperial Ancestral Temple in search of the Imperial Jade Seal. Simultaneously, Yuzhan, Princess Shou'an, and Zhang Yongyao arrived at the temple. Princess Shou'an subtly engaged Zhang Yongyao, first by dropping her sachet and later by challenging Yuzhan to a chess match and inviting Zhang Yongyao to participate, effectively delaying them all. Yuzhan, who had come under the pretense of delivering an embroidered purse to Princess Shou'an, joined the game.
Inside the temple, Princess Royal discovered that what she found behind the plaque was not the Imperial Jade Seal, but her own Princess Royal’s Seal. Realizing she had been outwitted by a fake golden lion, designed to obtain an impression of her key, Princess Royal was furious and berated Yueying for her incompetence, vowing to make Prince Jin and his allies pay. After the chess game, Zhang Yongyao confronted Yuzhan, noting her unconventional decision to concede despite having further moves.
He recognized that her presence in the palace was not coincidental. Yuzhan, expressing her admiration for Zhang Yongyao's wisdom and integrity, questioned if she could trust him. Zhang Yongyao asserted that his position as Minister of Justice required upholding both law and justice. Yuzhan affirmed she was there for him. She then explained that with the late emperor's sudden death and the Imperial Jade Seal missing, the world would descend into chaos if it fell into the wrong hands.
Zhang Yongyao revealed he had found a blood-stained cloth belonging to a royal family at a murder scene, which made him suspect Princess Royal and led him to test Li Huaijin. Yuzhan confirmed she had learned of his investigation from Li Huaijin and had come to ensure his actions did not disrupt her already laid plans.
Zhang Yongyao declared he would cease his investigation, recalling the late emperor's trust in him and the outcome of a previous case, but offered his aid to prevent conspirators from succeeding. Yuzhan expressed her pleasure in collaborating with him. Mr. Lu then crafted a new key from the impression obtained earlier using the fake golden lion as bait. Yuzhan devised a strategy, a 'lure the tiger out of its den' scheme, to entice Princess Royal away from her mansion.
While Mr. Lu worked on the key, Jiang Shao expressed his worry to Jinzhan that she might forget their promise to roam the martial world together if she became Empress. Jinzhan tried to reassure him amidst Mr. Lu's annoyance, who then used a mechanism to silence them. With the newly crafted key, Prince Jin opened the real golden lion, which contained a map. Following its guidance, he located the Imperial Decree left by his father and the Imperial Jade Seal.
Prince Jin's men retrieved the Imperial Jade Seal, enabling him to successfully ascend to the throne as Emperor Xue Rong. Fu Jinzhan was concurrently crowned Empress. At the enthronement ceremony, the Imperial Decree declared Xue Rong's ascension and named Lady Fu as Empress. Yuzhan, watching from afar and playing a zither with a broken string, reflected on how some matters are dictated by fate and not human will.
Princess Royal, still undeterred, secretly vowed to protect the "true" Xue family kingdom from those she considered illegitimate. That night, Emperor Xue Rong, adhering to imperial custom, visited Empress Jinzhan's palace to sleep, primarily to maintain appearances for his officials and the people. However, the newly crowned Emperor and Empress comically bickered over who would sleep in the bed. Stewardess Song observed their playful interaction, commenting on their youthful and intimate bond.
