New Life Begins Episode 32 Recap, Plot

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Yuan Xu advised Lord Jinchuan that Jinchuan's commerce had always been more developed than Xinchuan's. Now that Xinchuan proposed mutual tax reductions, it would be a loss for Jinchuan. Thus, he suggested not only rejecting the proposal but also increasing taxes. Lord Jinchuan slammed his brush down and called him a fool. Xinchuan was no longer what it used to be. In the past, Jinchuan dominated trade, but now, the other seven regions were closer to Xinchuan in business.

Raising taxes would be self-defeating. Lady Jinchuan suddenly thought of Yuan Ying’s memorial and suggested that tax reductions could show Jinchuan’s people how others do business and might even promote reforms. Lord Jinchuan and Yuan Xu were both surprised—when had Lady Jinchuan taken interest in politics? After thinking for a moment, Lord Jinchuan agreed she made sense. Encouraged by the praise, Lady Jinchuan boldly spoke further. Lord Jinchuan was pleased and sat down to take notes.

Lady Jinchuan then revealed the truth—these ideas were all Yuan Ying’s. She handed him the memorial. Noticing Lord Jinchuan’s changing attitude, Yuan Xu grew uneasy and summoned close ministers to the hall. Sitting on the dais, he warned them with veiled threats, saying only by siding with him could they enjoy future prosperity. At that moment, Yuan Ying and Yin Zheng entered from outside, interrupting him.

Surprised to see his sister unharmed, Yuan Xu was stunned but could only turn his hostility toward Yin Zheng. He asked why Jinchuan’s affairs now involved an outsider. Yin Zheng calmly replied that he worked for Xinchuan’s Bureau of Nine Regions Affairs and had every right to discuss tax reduction. After much deliberation, Lord Jinchuan finally acknowledged Yuan Ying's political talent. But when it came to divorce, he remained firmly opposed.

He believed that divorce was too grave a matter for a woman. Hearing this, Li Wei immediately understood—Lord Jinchuan wasn’t worried about relations between the regions, but about Yuan Ying’s future. Taking the opportunity, Li Wei told him about Yuan Ying’s serious illness in Xinchuan. Though concerned, Lord Jinchuan still didn’t relent. That night, Lord Jinchuan brought food to Yuan Ying and told her he agreed to the divorce.

He said he had planned everything for her to ensure she would live a safe and smooth life. Hearing these words from her father for the first time in so many years, Yuan Ying was deeply moved, tears streaming down her face. The next day, Yuan Ying, Li Wei, Yin Zheng, and others gathered at the restaurant to celebrate the outcome. Later, Li Wei sent Yuan Ying to the government office to congratulate her on becoming Jinchuan’s first female official.

Yuan Ying carefully picked up her ceremonial hat and gently stroked it—her wish had finally come true. But it also meant she and Li Wei would eventually part ways. After returning, Yin Zheng gave Lord Xinchuan the letter of approval from Lord Jinchuan. Lord Xinchuan didn’t ask much—he seemed to know the reason. Unlike before, he agreed to Yin Zheng’s request and approved elevating Li Wei to principal wife. Just then, the Third and Fourth Princes arrived.

Lord Xinchuan announced that the Fourth would assist the Third at the Household Affairs Office. The smiles disappeared from the faces of the Third and Sixth, but they could only nod in agreement. Elsewhere, Shangguan Jing told Yin Qi that although she did have feelings for him, they weren’t suitable for each other. Yin Qi agreed on the surface but still secretly followed her. Shangguan Jing had no choice but to let him sit by the campfire.

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