Novoland: Pearl Eclipse Episode 34 Recap
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Returning to Huku, Duohan, now known by his birth name, embraces his tribal heritage in traditional attire. His uncle, Earlji, the Lord of Right Pudun, warmly welcomes him back and introduces him to his daughter Tara. She praises Duohan as the "eagle of Huku," the most heroic man on the grassland. Duohan pledges his loyalty to Earlji, promising to help restore their tribe.
Later, amidst a celebratory bonfire, Duohan sits apart, reflecting on how, despite years having passed since his last mission, Hanzhou remains ravaged by war. In a flashback, Fang Jianming counsels Duohan, explaining that Dazheng also endured warfare but change is possible.
He recounts his own choice to stand by Emperor Xu and endure a life of danger to bring peace, assuring Duohan that if someone strives for it, the conflict in Hanzhou will end, and he is the ideal person for the task. Earlji also places great trust in Duohan. He shares his concern over Duoluo, the new Lord of Left Pudun, who has violently annexed tribes and indiscriminately slaughtered anyone who disobeys him, plunging Huku into chaos.
Earlji believes Duohan, a "Dragon Scion" who is brave, cunning, and honed by years in Dazheng, is the key to pacifying the grasslands. Meanwhile, Fang Jianming, while researching how to sever his Baixi bond, finds his thoughts consumed by Fang Haishi. Shaozi arrives to report that Duohan’s identity as a prince and his attempted assassination of the Emperor have earned him widespread support among the Huku. Many tribes have surrendered to him, causing Duoluo's territory and influence to shrink.
Elsewhere, Jichang requests Emperor Xu's permission to host his upcoming birthday celebration at the Dongyu Horse Ranch to showcase his trained eagles, a request the Emperor grants. Afterwards, the Emperor summons Fang Jianming, expressing satisfaction with the plan's progress and praising Duohan's performance. However, Emperor Xu feels Jianming has been too harsh on Haishi, leaving her completely unaware of the plan.
Moved, Jianming kneels and pleads that once the empire is stable, the Emperor release him from the Baixi bond so he can resign and return to his homeland. Emperor Xu is overjoyed by Jianming's change of heart, seeing it as a chance for his brother to finally start anew. Jianming admits he has found someone he wishes to spend his life with, but explains there are misunderstandings between them.
He promises to introduce her to the Emperor once they are resolved. Curious, the Emperor suggests Jianming bring her to Jichang’s birthday celebration at the Dongyu Horse Ranch. Later, the Emperor shows Jianming a letter from Haishi, who, blaming herself for letting Duohan escape, offers her resignation. Noting her despair, he urges Jianming to persuade her to return. Back at Jifeng Pavilion, Fang Jianming drafts a marriage certificate and dispatches Shaozi to Chishan City.
At a postal relay station, Haishi is stunned to encounter Zheliu and Aunt Su, learning their deaths were faked. Under Jianming's arrangement, they have been living secretly at Huangquan Pass, gathering intelligence for Duohan. Zheliu explains she must remain "dead" so Duohan has no vulnerabilities, and that she is only there to deliver a message from Jianming. After Shaozi delivers the marriage certificate, Haishi sees their birth dates and immediately rushes back to Tianqi.
Concurrently, Jianming dismisses his staff and meticulously prepares Zhaoming Palace. That night at Yu'an Palace, a purse containing Prince Suolan’s pendant is thrown in, along with poison and a note demanding Ti Lan kill Emperor Xu, or her brother will die. Her maid, Bihong, who harbors affection for Suolan after he once rescued her, is deeply concerned. Ti Lan, however, refuses to harm the Emperor and orders the poison to be thrown away. Just then, Emperor Xu arrives.
Noticing Ti Lan's cold hands, he orders more charcoal and warm clothes for her palace. Ti Lan offers him water chestnut cakes she made, which he enjoys. Haishi arrives at a Zhaoming Palace adorned with flower petals. Instead of joy, she throws the marriage certificate to the ground, confronting Jianming for keeping her in the dark. She tearfully explains she has long loved him without expecting anything, willing to suffer in silence.
She accuses him of offering marriage as mere compensation for her pain, which devalues her feelings. As she turns to leave, Jianming embraces her from behind, passionately declaring his love. Reminding her he once said he would never marry someone he didn't love, he professes his love for her and asks her to marry him that very night.
