Shining Just For You Episode 12 Recap
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Ye Lingshuang lit a Soothing Incense, hoping to alleviate Leng Tianxi's recurrent illness. She stayed by Leng Tianxi's side through the night. When Leng Tianxi awoke, she thanked Ye Lingshuang for helping her placate the symptoms. Leng Tianxi then confided in Ye Lingshuang, explaining that she was a Snow Crane, a warrior given to Yu Xiuming by the Winged Clan.
She revealed that Snow Cranes are bound by an oath of loyalty to their masters and willingly receive a secret spell called Lunar Erosion. If a Snow Crane betrays its master, it faces not only the scorn of its entire clan but also the fatal effects of the Lunar Erosion, which causes severe and uncontrollable episodes.
Leng Tianxi admitted she had no regrets about her past actions, only wishing to pass peacefully and spare Yu Xiuming from witnessing her madness when the affliction took hold. Later, Yu Xiuming presented Ye Lingshuang with a qilin fang token, an item he rarely bestowed. He explained that possession of this token granted free passage in and out of the palace.
One of the guards, the Feather Guards commander, noted how special this gift was, mentioning that even Concubine Tian only received one after serving His Majesty for seven years, and he himself only obtained one after becoming commander of the Feather Guards. Ye Lingshuang was secretly pleased, as she now had unhindered access to areas like the Mianshi Bridge. Meanwhile, Yi Wuyou had acquired the Qionghua Spear, a legendary artifact capable of commanding the Winged Clan.
However, the Starstone embedded in it, essential for its full power, had been destroyed during the War of Changyu. Unable to find a replacement, Yi Wuyou pondered alternative methods to unite the Winged People. He instructed his attendants to keep these plans discreet. Three days later, Ye Lingshuang entered the palace to report her research findings to Yu Xiuming. He, however, invited her to play a game of chess.
During their game, Fengyin, Yu Xiuming's covert guard commander, inquired if Ye Lingshuang had any connections to the Winged Clan, citing her knowledge of how to alleviate Lunar Erosion. Ye Lingshuang feigned ignorance, claiming she had merely learned some medical skills in Yebei and was unfamiliar with Lunar Erosion. After Fengyin was dismissed, Yu Xiuming pressed her further, asking about the Winged Person who rescued Qi Hairui from Yebei and if he had the surname Yu.
Ye Lingshuang quickly excused herself, feigning discomfort. Her evasiveness only deepened Yu Xiuming's suspicions. He then ordered Fengyin to dispatch investigators to Ningzhou to look into the Snow Cranes, starting from the border of Yebei and Ningzhou. He also instructed Fengyin to protect Ye Lingshuang and monitor her every move, though he advised Fengyin to delegate the surveillance to other guards.
Back in her chambers, while Ye Lingshuang was engrossed in writing, Yun Wen subtly warned her of someone outside the window, nearly exposing the covert guards. Later, Yu Xiuming reviewed Fengyin's reports on Ye Lingshuang's daily life, which detailed her mundane activities like having corn congee, pine nut pastry, and Indian aster with beancurd strips for lunch, followed by a nap and delivering Yin-Yang Calendars to the harem. He found it unusually normal, lacking any suspicious activity.
Ye Lingshuang, in her quest to locate the center of the seal, discovered it was hidden underwater. Without hesitation, she plunged into the water to investigate. The covert guards monitoring her were alarmed, mistaking her actions for an attempt to drown herself. While one rushed to report to Fengyin, the other prepared to rescue her. Having confirmed the seal's location, Ye Lingshuang emerged from the water just as Yu Xiuming arrived with Fengyin.
Aware of the lurking guards, she cleverly explained that she was searching for a soothing herb for Leng Tianxi, much to Yu Xiuming's exasperation. Upon returning, Ye Lingshuang sought Yun Wen's counsel regarding the seal, asking if its center glowed blue underwater at Mianshi Bridge. Yun Wen, however, became unresponsive, prompting Ye Lingshuang to research the solution herself. She deduced that the seal's opposing elements, Sun Valley and Dark Age, only revealed themselves on clear moonlit nights.
She subsequently identified the "Quad-Wondrous Purification Spell," which required a specific powder made from Crimson Silk Thread and Jincheng Pearls derived from Crescent Conches of Mei Ocean. Meanwhile, the people of Yebei vehemently refused to relocate. Qi Hailian intervened, urging Jie Zhuying to grant them more time so she could persuade her people.
She stood before the agitated crowd, asserting that she was and would always be a child of Yebei, and that as long as they lived, the essence of Yebei would endure. She referenced her father, Qi Hailian Zhenyu, and reminded them of their ancestors' migration from Liaoyang, their true ancient homeland. Her words resonated, and the Yebei people eventually agreed to pack their belongings and prepare for the long journey.
As Yu Xiuming's Natal Day approached, the entire city of Tianqi prepared for a grand three-day celebration, which also meant a public holiday for the Bureau of Astrology. Seizing this opportunity, Ye Lingshuang used the excuse of purchasing supplies for the festival to venture outside the palace. Her covert guards trailed her through the city, growing increasingly exhausted from her extensive shopping spree.
Yu Xiuming, receiving reports of his weary guards, was amused and instructed them to proactively offer their assistance in carrying her purchases during future outings. Eventually, Ye Lingshuang tired out her followers and slipped into Jianyue Pavilion to meet Yi Wuyou. She told him about Leng Tianxi's recent illness, her identity as a Snow Crane, and her suffering from Lunar Erosion, asking if he knew about it.
Yi Wuyou confirmed that Snow Cranes willingly accepted the Lunar Erosion mark as part of their training and warned Ye Lingshuang that such information was dangerous and best left alone. Ye Lingshuang then inquired if Yi Wuyou was his real name, mentioning Yu Xiuming's suspicion about the Winged Person who rescued Qi Hairui.
Yi Wuyou admitted his true identity as Yu Linkong, the Fourth Prince of the Winged Clan, but emphasized that his past was behind him; he was now a wanderer, just like her. Unconcerned by his lineage, Ye Lingshuang urged him to be cautious, fearing Yu Xiuming might soon uncover his whereabouts. As Ye Lingshuang departed, she encountered Tang Yuan, whom a Jianyue Pavilion attendant identified as an ordinary musician.
However, Tang Yuan, a princess in disguise, had overheard Ye Lingshuang's conversation with Yi Wuyou, confirming his identity. Her mission was to assess Yi Wuyou's potential and determine how he could be utilized. She sent a message to her "Master" to come to Tianqi to discuss a potential alliance. After several more shopping excursions, Ye Lingshuang finally gathered all the necessary ingredients for the powder. That night, under the shimmering moon, she prepared to break the seal at Mianshi Bridge.
Yu Xiuming, having learned of her nightly visits to the bridge, arrived unexpectedly. Ye Lingshuang, about to sprinkle the powder, quickly hid it upon hearing his voice, though Yu Xiuming still caught sight of it. He confiscated the powder, intending to discard it. Forced to explain, Ye Lingshuang revealed that it was part of the task he had given her and sprinkled the powder onto the water, expecting the seal to break. To her dismay, nothing happened.
As she stammered, trying to explain, a colossal green dragon suddenly emerged from the water behind her. Yu Xiuming immediately threw himself in front of Ye Lingshuang, protecting her from the monstrous creature. During their struggle, Ye Lingshuang noticed Yu Xiuming's wounds healing instantly. Following his shouted instructions, she stabbed the dragon with her dagger, forcing it to retreat back into the depths. Yu Xiuming then sternly rebuked her for recklessly endangering her life for "Truth Master."
