Let's Shake It! Season 1 Episode 24 Recap
> Let's Shake It! Season 1 Recap
Tang Qingfeng, his heart set on rescuing Abe, sought Ji Le's assistance to stabilize the powerful energy within him. Ji Le warned him of the grave dangers to his life, but Tang Qingfeng, unwavering, declared that as long as he could save Abe, he would have no regrets, regardless of the outcome, and urged Ji Le to proceed.
With Ji Le's assistance, Tang Qingfeng entered a blank world where he met Bai Yu, pressing him for the secrets of the Eye of the Universe. Bai Yu revealed that the Eye, an ancient entity long forgotten by humankind, had slowly developed self-awareness by absorbing the radiance of countless planets over eons. A fragment of this Eye, a gouyu, had fallen to Earth. Tang Qingfeng's blood, by chance, activated this gouyu, establishing an unbreakable bond between him and the Eye.
Bai Yu then disclosed that to mend Tang Qingfeng's damaged heart, he had transferred all his own energy, making Tang Qingfeng himself the core of the Eye of the Universe. As long as his heart beat, the Eye's energy would flow ceaselessly. Tang Qingfeng grasped the profound responsibility bestowed upon him, understanding that his existence now served a purpose far beyond Datang or even Earth.
Ji Le confirmed that his energy source was now completely integrated with his heart, and he had gained full control over his internal power. She emphasized that his decisions would critically impact the future of the entire Earth, a truth Tang Qingfeng had fully embraced. Meanwhile, Duo Miaomiao, having transformed into a cat, freed Xiao Ruyi from her confinement in the Tongtian Tower.
Once they were clear of the tower and in a dense forest, he reverted to his human form. Xiao Ruyi, oblivious to the immense sacrifice he was about to make, playfully chastised him for not transforming earlier to aid their escape. Duo Miaomiao, fabricating a story about another mission assigned by Abe, returned a ring to Xiao Ruyi and insisted she leave ahead of him.
Though a sense of unease settled upon her, she questioned if he was merely scared and attempting to flee, promising to protect him. Duo Miaomiao reassured her, pledging they would undoubtedly meet again after their respective tasks were complete. He urged her to depart first, promising he would follow, and bid her to take care. As Xiao Ruyi reluctantly left, Duo Miaomiao watched her receding figure.
Having utilized his final life for the transformation, his body began to dissolve into countless shimmering particles of light, a beautiful sight that Xiao Ruyi mistook for a celestial phenomenon. Far away, Abe sensed Duo Miaomiao's ultimate sacrifice and was overcome with grief. Xiao Zhihe returned to the ruins of the Lecture Hall, filled with a profound sense of loss. He soon encountered Xiao Ruyi, who bitterly regretted having placed her trust in Li Yi.
She recounted his heinous acts: patricide, usurpation of the throne, and the unjust imprisonment of loyal generals, even the Emperor himself. Xiao Ruyi proposed that Li Yi's upcoming wedding, a day when his defenses would likely be lax, presented the perfect opportunity for a prison break. Xiao Zhihe concurred, revealing his plan to contact the Lecture Hall students dispersed throughout the land, and Xiao Ruyi praised his newfound maturity.
In the imperial prison, the Emperor, Tang General, and Duan Fei passed the time by playing an imaginary game of mahjong, their arguments over "wins" filling the damp cells. When Duan Fei playfully provoked the Emperor, Tang General quickly stepped in to defend his ruler's dignity. Duan Fei then pointed out a curious fact: the Emperor's health had remarkably improved since his incarceration. This observation led them to suspect that the Emperor had been poisoned previously.
The Emperor was aghast at the realization that his own son, Li Yi, was behind his past ailments, and he cursed Li Yi's insatiable ambition. He also voiced frustration that Tang Qingfeng had yet to rescue them, to which Tang General staunchly defended his son.
In their initial attempt to bolster their forces, Xiao Zhihe's efforts to quickly rally the scattered Lecture Hall students proved difficult due to the sudden urgency, leaving him and Xiao Ruyi with the grim prospect of attempting the rescue largely on their own. Meanwhile, Tang Qingyun meticulously fitted Abe with the wedding dress she had personally sewn.
With a heavy heart, she mused on the irony that the garment she created was for another to marry the man she loved, a cruel twist of fate. Kneeling before Abe, Tang Qingyun expressed gratitude on behalf of the common people and sought to atone for Li Yi's transgressions, acknowledging Abe's bravery and dedication to the greater good. Abe gently raised her, urging Tang Qingyun to finally see Li Yi for who he truly was and abandon her lingering illusions.
Fearing for Abe's life, Tang Qingyun embraced her tightly, offering heartfelt prayers for her safety and protection. At the same moment, the nefarious Zero celebrated the long-awaited day of the seven-star Lianzhu. He joyfully activated the formidable Tongtian Tower anti-air weapon, exulting that acquiring the Eye of the Universe's energy source would allow him to tear open space-time and unleash an invasion, eagerly anticipating Tang Qingfeng's arrival.
Far above Earth, the Governor, commanding a Duo planet warship on a mission to retrieve Abe and Duo Miaomiao, detected the activation of the Tongtian Tower's anti-air weapon. Fearing that Zero would seize the Eye of the Universe's energy source, rip through the fabric of space-time, and usher in a massive pirate invasion of Earth, he prepared to destroy the planet to preserve cosmic peace. Suddenly, the ethereal form of Duo Miaomiao appeared on the warship's main screen.
He explained that he had lost his physical body on Earth and was now adrift in a space-time black hole, his power disrupted by its gravitational pull. Using his fading soul consciousness, Duo Miaomiao made a desperate plea to the Governor: grant Earth more time. Moved by the request, the Governor's resolve wavered, and he granted his consent. Back on Earth, Li Yi, anticipating his grand wedding to Abe, sat upon his throne, awaiting her presence.
Tang Qingyun then escorted Abe into the great hall. Li Yi, with self-assured triumph, declared Abe was finally his. However, Abe defiantly retorted that he would never be her prince consort. Using a hidden mechanism within the wedding dress, she promptly disabled Li Yi's weapon devices positioned throughout the hall and launched an attack on him. Enraged, Li Yi furiously accused Tang Qingyun of betrayal, claiming she had sabotaged the wedding dress.
Tang Qingyun admitted her actions, explaining that while her heart belonged to him and she would do anything for him, as a daughter of the Tang family and a citizen of Datang, she could not bear to witness his continued descent into evil and harm to the innocent. She implored him to abandon his destructive path before it was too late. Abe then confronted Li Yi directly, vowing to avenge Duo Miaomiao.
Tang Qingyun courageously stepped between them to shield Li Yi, but he disdainfully shoved her aside. The Taifu then intervened, advising Li Yi against further indiscriminate killing, reminding him that he already achieved his goal and further bloodshed would alienate the populace. However, Li Yi, fed up with the Taifu's constant lecturing, mercilessly struck him down. He then turned his wrath on Abe, severely injuring her.
Powerless and wounded, Abe could only desperately drag herself backward as Li Yi advanced menacingly. Meanwhile, the prison break was underway. Aunt Qi, posing as a servant delivering refreshments for the wedding, attempted to trick the guards but was exposed when they demanded a token. Just as she found herself in peril, Xiao Zhihe arrived with a contingent of Lecture Hall students. They quickly overpowered the guards, opening the way into the prison cells.
Xiao Ruyi then unlatched the cell doors, freeing the Emperor, Tang General, and all the other unjustly imprisoned individuals. The Emperor and Tang General were ecstatic at their rescue, and their first question to Xiao Ruyi was the whereabouts of Tang Qingfeng.
