New Life Begins Episode 38 Recap, Plot

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The Lord personally went to the Fourth Prince's residence and directly asked whether he was willing to join him on a patrol around the regions. The Fourth Prince gave a set of grand-sounding pleasantries, but when it came to actually going, his expression darkened. The Lord knew what he was thinking and spoke frankly. The Fourth Prince was an excellent subject, but he now had too many distractions.

If he wanted to become a capable warrior, he needed to cultivate his character. The Lord actually knew very well that the Fourth Prince had always been mild-tempered, and the schemes behind the scenes all came from his wife, An Xiyuan. Moreover, the Lord had already found out that An Xiyuan had induced labor. So, he planned to replace the Fourth Prince’s wife.

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince suddenly knelt down, taking all the blame himself and begging the Lord to forgive An Xiyuan. Seeing his persistence, the Lord could not bear to separate the couple and instead reminded him to channel this sincerity into the right path. The Lord summoned Yin Zheng to the palace and asked what he would do if the Lord toured Xinchuan next month.

Yin Zheng had already prepared for both outcomes—if the Lord wanted him to accompany him, he had his bags ready; if he was to stay behind, he would help manage the nine regions’ affairs. But the Lord asked directly—what if he wanted Yin Zheng to take charge of court affairs? Calmly, Yin Zheng laid out his plans. The Lord was pleased and handed over the Xinchuan seal to Yin Zheng.

Before heading out on the tour, the Lord of Xinchuan wished to personally witness Yin Zheng and Li Wei’s grand wedding. Yin Zheng understood his intent, but he still had to follow tradition and visit his father-in-law in Jichuan. After a long journey, Li Wei and Yin Zheng arrived in Jichuan. Seeing their long-lost daughter, Li Wei’s parents and younger brother rushed to greet her, their faces full of joy.

The four of them embraced tightly, savoring the rare moment of happiness. Father Li was the first to notice Yin Zheng but didn’t seem pleased with his arrival. Sensing the awkwardness, Li Wei quickly pulled Yin Zheng inside. When he learned that Yin Zheng came to officially marry Li Wei, Father Li’s expression remained unreadable. He merely reminded Yin Zheng that according to Jichuan's customs, a man must have only one wife.

Yin Zheng firmly nodded, stating he understood and promised to abide by it. But Father Li’s expression changed as he stated his disapproval. The others all voiced their support for Yin Zheng and Li Wei’s marriage, but Li Wenbi remained unmoved and refused to consent. To test Yin Zheng, Li Wenbi assigned him all kinds of chores around the house. Unexpectedly, Yin Zheng completed them all excellently.

Left with no choice, Li Wenbi played his final card—sending Yin Zheng to Wolf Hunt Mountain to collect locust flowers for Li Wei. Not only was the mountain steep and hard to reach, but it was also inhabited by wild wolves. By nightfall, Yin Zheng still hadn’t returned. Li Wei was extremely anxious, staring out the door. After a long wait, Yin Zheng finally returned, wounded.

Not only did he return safely, but he also saved two villagers from a wolf attack. Li Wenbi, filled with both guilt and admiration, finally accepted Yin Zheng as his son-in-law. Yin Zheng and Li Wei visited the Yue Lao Temple, intending for Yue Lao to witness their union. When Li Wei prepared to kneel and make an oath, Yin Zheng suddenly stopped her.

He solemnly asked Li Wei: now that he had accepted the Lord’s seal, the road ahead would only grow more difficult—was she willing to stay with him in Xinchuan? Before Yin Zheng could finish, Li Wei loudly answered that she was. She knelt first and vowed before Yue Lao that she would stay by Yin Zheng’s side. Yin Zheng then knelt beside her and made the same vow.

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