Oh! My Emperor Season 2 Episode 17 Recap
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Xia Bing accompanied Prince Tang into the palace. Prince Tang lightheartedly asked if her sudden interest in the wedding was a ploy to scrutinize the palace topography for nefarious purposes. Xia Bing felt accused, her expression immediately shifting. Prince Tang quickly explained he was only joking, adding that her current physical state made it difficult to commit any misdeeds. Xia Bing retorted that her recent weight gain was entirely due to his constant feeding.
Prince Tang then assured her that no matter how she changed, he would always love her. He held her hands firmly, emphasizing that this meant she was his wife. Xia Bing, touched, asked him to release her hands, but he refused, playfully diverting the topic to popular Zodiac State snacks like spicy gluten sticks, which were unavailable in her homeland.
During a discussion among the constellation lords about the Emperor's upcoming wedding, Prince Tang brought Xia Bing into the hall, drawing immediate criticism. The lords condemned Xia Bing as a wicked woman, arguing that the wedding was a matter of state and an enemy's daughter should not be involved. Prince Tang defended her, asserting she was Xia Bing, the peace-making princess from the Orion State, and his fiancée. He stated he brought her to clear up any misunderstandings they harbored.
Luo Feifei, drawing on her own past experience of being misunderstood as an Ophiuchus, spoke in Xia Bing's defense. She acknowledged Xia Bing's past actions were due to conflicting loyalties, but argued that a person who has made mistakes should be forgiven. Beitang Yi supported Luo Feifei's stance. Luo Feifei then formally invited Xia Bing to help prepare for her wedding, imperiously declaring that any disagreements should be withheld, while agreement should be expressed through applause. The lords reluctantly complied.
Seizing the opportunity, Xia Bing presented the Emperor with the "ultimate madness medicine," a creation of the Orion State derived from Black Pearl, as a gesture of sincerity, hoping to alleviate their suspicions and foster peace. Luo Feifei led Xia Bing to a side hall for relaxation and showed her the wedding gown she had made.
Xia Bing found the dress peculiar, remarking that it was as odd as Luo Feifei herself, especially given Luo Feifei’s surprising support for her earlier. Luo Feifei mused on the strange occurrences in her own life, from her unconventional arrival to becoming the Ophiuchus Lord and falling in love, concluding that enemies are not always permanent. She sincerely told Xia Bing that Prince Tang truly loved her, urging her not to dwell on the past.
Luo Feifei then promised to handle Xia Bing’s wedding attire and declared that she intended to be firm friends with her. Suddenly, a dark arrow flew through the window, aimed directly at Luo Feifei. Xia Bing quickly helped Luo Feifei evade the attack, then pursued the black-clad assailant, only to discover it was the Grand Empress Dowager. The Grand Empress Dowager immediately chastised Xia Bing for thwarting her plan, revealing herself to be the Imperial Archbishop.
Xia Bing, realizing the true identity of the assassin, humbly apologized, explaining that she intervened only to prevent Luo Feifei's death, which would have disrupted the Imperial Archbishop's larger scheme. She then pleaded with the Imperial Archbishop to spare Prince Tang's life. The Imperial Archbishop, acknowledging Xia Bing's long-standing loyalty, agreed to spare Prince Tang on the condition that he followed her instructions. Shortly after, Beitang Yi rushed in, embracing Luo Feifei tightly, deeply concerned by the assassination attempt.
He voiced his suspicion that the Orion State still harbored ill intentions, suggesting their peace-making marriage might be a deceptive maneuver. Luo Feifei disagreed, emphasizing that Xia Bing had saved her and that she recognized Xia Bing's genuine affection for Prince Tang, as love manifests differently in one's eyes. As they gazed at each other, they shared a kiss.
Luo Feifei then proposed that the Zodiac State's wedding customs were outdated and asked to take charge of their wedding arrangements, to which Beitang Yi readily agreed. After leaving the palace, Xia Bing appeared deeply troubled, a fact Prince Tang quickly noticed. He asked about her distress, wondering if the constellation lords had frightened her, reassuring her that they were good people despite their odd temperaments.
Xia Bing confirmed that Luo Feifei had been kind, and Prince Tang then shared his admiration for Luo Feifei's ability to disregard public opinion, mentioning how her surprising yet insightful words had captivated both his brother and Uncle Chen. Xia Bing interjected, prompting Prince Tang to reaffirm his sole affection for her.
She then confided that Luo Feifei's words about impermanent enemies and the possibility of coming together despite opposing stances had resonated with her, admitting she sometimes envied Luo Feifei's unyielding nature. Suddenly, a worried Xia Bing proposed that she and Prince Tang elope and leave their current situation. Prince Tang, not taking her suggestion seriously, tried to dismiss her fears as unwarranted, promising that no matter what happened, he would always protect her.
Xia Bing, however, secretly worried that she would be unable to ensure his safety and that he might eventually resent her. Luo Feifei decided to orchestrate a truly magnificent wedding for all four of them.
She excitedly outlined the elaborate day's events to Xia Bing, including Beitang Yi and Prince Tang galloping on imperial horses to their bridal chambers, facing playful challenges from Chu Shengnan and Yanran for red packets, and then a grand procession to the wedding hall amidst public jubilation. However, Xia Bing remained visibly distracted throughout the discussion.
Shortly after, Chongchong arrived at the palace, complaining to Luo Feifei about Master Mei's extreme parsimony, even forcing the Ophiuchus people to supply their own gunpowder. Luo Feifei severely chastised Master Mei, threatening to confiscate his property, but he lamented the empty national treasury. Master Mei then informed them that according to national law, the Emperor and Luo Feifei would need their portraits drawn for the wedding.
Luo Feifei and Beitang Yi then sought out Su Xunxian to create these wedding pictures. Master Mei, also present, expressed skepticism about Su Xunxian's artistic abilities, though he acknowledged his talent for drinking and making money. Su Xunxian defended his skills, stating his mother, a prominent timber dealer, had personally taught him, claiming that art and profit-making were interconnected, much to Master Mei's agreement about the potential profit from such a portrait.
