Shining Just For You Episode 11 Recap
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Fan Ruhui expressed his displeasure to Yu Xiuming regarding Bai Lu's acquittal and reinstatement, noting that officials were openly accusing her of being an accomplice in the Ceremony of Stars assassination. Yu Xiuming clarified that Bai Lu had forewarned him of the assassination plot, enabling him to make arrangements and capture the culprits, thus ensuring the ceremony proceeded without incident. He advised Fan Ruhui, as the Grand Tutor, to adopt a more magnanimous outlook.
Fan Ruhui then mentioned that Bai Lu was absent from the Bureau of Astrology, claiming to be on a secret mission for the Emperor. Yu Xiuming, feigning suspicion, dispatched imperial guards to search for her. Meanwhile, Bai Lu was in the South Palace, examining fragmented ancient patterns. Xie Yu'an informed her that the Emperor had ordered a search, prompting her to immediately seek an audience with Yu Xiuming. With Fan Ruhui present, Yu Xiuming questioned Bai Lu about her whereabouts.
Picking up on Yu Xiuming's subtle signals, Bai Lu explained she had been on official business in the South Palace and hadn't intended to see him. Yu Xiuming used this as a pretext to dismiss Fan Ruhui. After Fan Ruhui's departure, Yu Xiuming instructed Bai Lu to report her progress every three days to ensure she wasn't slacking off, dismissing her complaints about the heavy workload.
Outside, Fan Ruhui confronted Bai Lu, attempting to uncover details of her "secret mission," but she evaded his questions, fueling his suspicion of a hidden agenda between her and the Emperor. Jie Zhuying later informed Qi Hailian that Bai Lu had been reinstated. He revealed that Yu Xiuming's public reason for her pardon – her supposed exposure of the assassination plot – was merely a cover-up.
Jie Zhuying noted that he had never witnessed Yu Xiuming exhibit such tolerance towards anyone before. Qi Hailian expressed her hope that Bai Lu would live a peaceful life in Tianqi. Separately, Bai Lu consulted an expert about a fragment of an ancient seal she believed was connected to the Truth Master. The expert advised her to find its core at the Mianshi Bridge in the South Palace, reinforcing Bai Lu's need for a palace pass.
Feeling disheartened by an arranged marriage, Fan Ping wandered into the Moon Tower. There, he was captivated by a melody titled "Maple Leaves," played by Tang Yuan. He learned that the piece was an ancient Feathered race song composed by Yi Wuyou, the owner of the Moon Tower, whose profound musical insights greatly impressed him.
Meanwhile, Fan Ruhui was engaged in corrupt practices, manipulating tax records to keep a significant portion for himself and his political allies, distributing some to local officials to secure their loyalty, and remitting only a fraction to the national treasury. During a court discussion on the depleted treasury, Fan Ruhui claimed that poor harvests and canal construction costs made it difficult to allocate funds for the Yebei migration.
Yu Xiuming, displeased, reminded him that the Grand Tutor's Residence was established to resolve such financial issues. Yu Xiuming then sought Bai Lu's advice on funding. Bai Lu subtly suggested that Fan Ruhui, being skilled at wealth accumulation, likely possessed a private vault, and advised attacking his "weakness." Yu Xiuming identified Fan Zheng as Fan Ruhui's vulnerability.
He mentioned Fan Zheng's new invention, the "Wind Bow," which boasted a longer range than the Heluo composite bow, and expressed curiosity about its secret. During a demonstration, Bai Lu, under Yu Xiuming's instruction, tested the bow. She revealed that its exceptional range was due to a "Genbai Ice Jue" embedded in the arrow, which leveraged wind-based secret techniques amplified by the current proximity of the main star Genbai to Earth.
She demonstrated that without the crystal, the bow was ordinary and would become ineffective once Genbai moved away. Bai Lu then exposed Fan Zheng's inflated procurement costs for the bow's materials, implying embezzlement. Panicked, Fan Zheng pleaded innocence, blaming his subordinates and Zuo Jintian, and begged for mercy. Fan Ruhui arrived to confess his son's misdeeds.
Yu Xiuming, reviewing the accounts, remarked on Fan Zheng's relatively moderate greed but implied that Fan Ruhui's strictness had driven his son to steal from the treasury. Yu Xiuming then ordered Fan Ruhui to use the embezzled funds to finance the Yebei migration to Yuezhou. Fan Ruhui reluctantly agreed, promising to rally other officials for support.
Fan Zheng, still blaming Zuo Jintian, grumbled about only being stripped of his office, convinced that Yu Xiuming, his maternal uncle, would never execute him. His father, exasperated, reminded him of the substantial sum paid to save his life. Later, Bai Lu requested a palace pass from Yu Xiuming to investigate ancient dynastic relics within the palace, hoping to find clues related to the Truth Master.
Yu Xiuming sternly questioned her audacity, hinting at her presumption to search even his private chambers, then abruptly dismissed her while implicitly granting her permission to continue her search. Meanwhile, Qi Hailian and Jie Zhuying arrived at Yebei, only to be met by an imperial edict.
The envoy bestowed the title of "Princess Qingheng" upon Qi Hailian, citing her "repentance" and "loyalty" after receiving imperial teachings, and decreed her marriage to Jie Zhuying, tasking them with leading the Yebei people's migration to Yuezhou. Qi Hailian attempted to refuse, citing her unworthiness and disparate status from Jie Zhuying, pleading with the envoy to persuade the Emperor to withdraw the order. Jie Zhuying intervened, stating that imperial decrees are immutable and non-negotiable.
The Yebei people reacted with fury, accusing Qi Hailian of betraying their deceased king and ancestral land by accepting the title and marriage. They vehemently refused to abandon their homeland, where their ancestors were buried, and lashed out at Qi Hailian and her supporters, labeling her an "animal" for aligning with their oppressor. Cornered and in tears, Qi Hailian insisted she could not marry Jie Zhuying, recognizing that she was now reviled by her own people.
Jie Zhuying urged her to focus on convincing the populace to migrate. It was Leng Tianxi's birthday and also a full moon night. Yi Wuyou's subordinate mentioned that palace security had been increased and that Leng Tianxi's "Lunar Erosion" was expected to worsen without an antidote, implicitly criticizing her for betraying her "old master," hinting that Yi Wuyou might be the Fourth Prince.
Yu Xiuming observed the lively and harmonious atmosphere in the palace during Leng Tianxi's birthday celebrations, crediting Bai Lu for contributing to the jovial mood. When Bai Lu raised a toast to Leng Tianxi, Leng Tianxi suffered a severe "Lunar Erosion" attack and collapsed. Yu Xiuming immediately ordered Fengyin to be prepared to intervene if Leng Tianxi became violent. Bai Lu rushed to her aid, drawing a few drops of blood from Leng Tianxi, which appeared to alleviate her symptoms. Relieved, Yu Xiuming ordered further investigation to find a definitive cure for the Snow Cranes' affliction.
