New Life Begins Episode 12 Recap, Plot

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The Lord didn’t seem to care about Yin Zheng’s refusal and insisted on the marriage with Yuan Ying. Suddenly irritated, Yin Zheng questioned the Lord, reminding him that he had once promised to make Li Wei his wife. Why now go back on his word? His words enraged Lord Xinchuan, but the Lady of the house arrived in time to help defuse the situation. With her guidance, Yin Zheng calmed down and saw the stakes.

If he openly defied the Lord, his future would be over. Helpless, Yin Zheng fell silent. Li Wei had prepared a grand meal to celebrate Yin Zheng’s return, but instead received terrible news. The night was quiet, the wind gently blowing, yet it felt as if it could bring tears to one’s eyes. Li Wei sat blankly in the courtyard, her eyes red. She suddenly wondered if the new wife coming into the courtyard she had decorated would like it.

Time flew, and soon it was the day of Yin Zheng’s marriage to Yuan Ying. That side was filled with festivity, while Li Wei’s world was shrouded in gloom. It seemed she had come to terms with it—if this was Yin Zheng’s choice, then she would simply go home. Just as she was grieving, Hao Jia and Shangguan Jing walked in. Seeing her close friends, Li Wei’s bottled-up sorrow burst forth like a dam, pouring out with her tears.

On their wedding night, Yin Zheng and Yuan Ying sat side by side, but showed none of the warmth of newlyweds. Yuan Ying was cold, treating the whole situation like a business deal. She told Yin Zheng that their marriage was nothing more than a political trade between two regions and that she wasn’t willing to marry him. But since neither of them had the power to change fate, she would play the role of the Prince’s wife.

She also admitted that she knew Yin Zheng’s political career wasn’t yet stable, and she could be a good supportive wife. Once he had influence, she would be able to leave with dignity. Yin Zheng, quite pleased, accepted the arrangement with Yuan Ying. He happily drank the wedding wine, but unexpectedly became so drunk that he nearly lost control.

Passing by Li Wei’s room, he recklessly barged in, only to see Lao Jiu carrying the equally drunk and unconscious Li Wei back. Yin Zheng immediately sobered up, hurriedly took Li Wei from Lao Jiu, and brought her back to her room. Hearing Li Wei murmuring in her sleep, he felt very unsettled. Although Yuan Ying was the princess of Jinchuan, the nannies in the residence didn’t fear her much because the central authority was far away.

On her first day as head of the household, they tried to give her a hard time. But they had underestimated the new wife—she quickly brought them into line. Later, she also revamped the opening banquet plans, replacing unsuitable dishes and rituals. Meanwhile, after waking up, Li Wei began packing her things, ready to return to her home in Jichuan. Seeing Yin Zheng approaching, she hurried to shut the door, unwilling to talk to him.

But once he left, her heart filled with sorrow. Just as she was about to leave, Yuan Ying summoned her. Faced with the poised and confident Yuan Ying, Li Wei couldn’t help but feel nervous, sitting timidly on the bench. Yuan Ying asked if she could read ledgers or had ever managed Yin Zheng’s accounts. Li Wei blanked out for a moment, then answered no. Yuan Ying shook her head and marked an X on the paper.

Then, she posed several more questions to Li Wei, none of whose answers satisfied her, earning more Xs. Unable to sit still any longer, Li Wei made an excuse to leave, but Yuan Ying stopped her. She wanted Li Wei to go see Yin Zheng with her. She told Li Wei that people have mouths to clear up misunderstandings and ears to hear explanations. One shouldn’t avoid problems out of pride or fear.

Finally, Li Wei learned the truth about the deal between Yin Zheng and Yuan Ying, and her heart swelled with complex emotions. But one thing was undeniable—at that moment, her heart was full of joy.

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