Oh! My Emperor Season 2 Episode 2 Recap
> Oh! My Emperor Season 2 Recap
The Grand Empress Dowager arrived at the Emperor's bedchamber. De Hai informed her that the Emperor had retired, but she did not believe him and forced her way in. Upon pulling back the covers, she discovered Beitang Tang lying in the bed. Enraged, she learned that the Emperor, Beitang Yi, had gone to Prince Chen's manor to see Luo Feifei.
Convinced that Luo Feifei was a wicked girl who had bewitched the three royal men, the Grand Empress Dowager resolved to eliminate her before she caused more harm to the country. She then ordered Beitang Tang to be confined to his palace for reflection. Beitang Tang, despite his protests and attempts to explain himself, was escorted away. At Prince Chen's manor, Chongchong successfully used her extraordinary abilities to revive Luo Feifei.
Luo Feifei immediately noticed Chongchong's hand and warned her not to overexert her powers, but Chongchong admitted her energy was too weak and wished her grandfather were there. Chongchong then told Luo Feifei that a "fierce-looking guy" with a sullen face had been there earlier before slipping away through the back door. Meanwhile, the eccentric healers Prince Chen had summoned finally concocted a dark, foul-smelling medicine. A maid brought the medicine to Luo Feifei's room.
Luo Feifei, still adjusting to her new status as Prince Chen's consort, wondered how she would face him. Upon hearing approaching footsteps, she quickly pretended to be asleep. Prince Chen instructed the maid to administer the medicine, but Luo Feifei kept her mouth tightly shut, letting the liquid dribble from her lips. Seeing the maid's difficulty, Prince Chen decided to feed her himself.
As he brought a spoonful to her lips, just an inch away, Xie Yanran called out to him. Prince Chen swallowed the medicine himself. Xie Yanran then volunteered to feed Luo Feifei. She took a mouthful and leaned in, but Luo Feifei suddenly opened her eyes, causing Xie Yanran to spray the medicine all over her face. Recognizing Luo Feifei was awake, Xie Yanran offered to stay and care for her, urging Prince Chen to rest.
Prince Chen then instructed his healers to send a copy of the effective prescription to his study. In the Imperial Study, Emperor Beitang Yi presided over a meeting with his ministers. A minister reported that while searching for Lord Xie with Xifeng Lie, they encountered a group of mysterious men. They intended to uncover the mysterious men's identities, but Xifeng Lie was unexpectedly captured.
Prince Chen remarked that these recent strange occurrences were eerily similar to the treason case from ten years ago, where the previous Constellation Lord became unconscious after disappearing for a few days. He noted that Luo Feifei also became unconscious after a brief disappearance, wondering if Xifeng Lie's capture was related to a similar phenomenon. Beitang Yi emphasized the urgency of rescuing Xifeng Lie.
Far away in the desert, Xifeng Lie and other individuals from the Zodiac State were bound to wooden stakes. Xifeng Lie confronted their captor, a mysterious person in foreign attire, demanding to know their identity. The mysterious person refused to divulge any information, warning Xifeng Lie that the Zodiac State would suffer a hundred or even a thousand times more than they already had.
Back in the Imperial Study, Su Xunxian jokingly remarked on the vast sum, twenty thousand Constellation Coins, Prince Chen had spent to treat Luo Feifei. Prince Chen proudly stated his wealth allowed him to do as he pleased to help. Beitang Yi, hearing that Luo Feifei had regained consciousness, was secretly pleased. He also learned that the folk remedy provided by the strange individuals from Xunxian Faction had cured Luo Feifei.
This gave Beitang Yi an idea: since the prisoners in the dungeon suffered from the same affliction, why not use this medicine to cure them? He immediately ordered Bai Wuchen to brew the medicine overnight and administer it to the afflicted prisoners. He also commanded Shang Yu to secretly investigate the mysterious men and ensure Xifeng Lie's recovery. Meanwhile, Beitang Tang, confined to his manor, paced back and forth, loudly demanding to be let out.
Still confined, Beitang Tang complained about his situation. Suddenly, he remembered he had the ability to create doubles. Chiding himself for his foolishness in not thinking of it sooner, he used a double to escape his confinement and proceeded directly to the imperial palace. At the same time, Shang Yu had already made preparations to rescue Xifeng Lie and awaited Beitang Yi's command to depart with two elite subordinates.
Beitang Tang arrived and eagerly volunteered to join the rescue mission, an offer Beitang Yi approved. Shang Yu expressed concerns about the difficulties ahead, but Beitang Tang confidently assured him he would take care of everything. Later that night, Luo Feifei and Chongchong were in their room, complaining of hunger despite having eaten a substantial meal earlier. Prince Chen, still thinking of Luo Feifei, came to her room and asked if she was asleep.
Luo Feifei immediately feigned sleep and mumbled that she was. Prince Chen, seeing this, could only tell her to rest well and promised to visit another day before leaving. As soon as Prince Chen left, Luo Feifei blew out the candle. Unbeknownst to them, Beitang Yi was standing openly nearby, observing her room.
Prince Chen, on his way out, walked past Beitang Yi and sarcastically commented on the Emperor's leisure to sneak into a prince's manor in the middle of the night. Beitang Yi retorted, mocking Prince Chen for knocking on a girl's bedroom door so late. Prince Chen reminded Beitang Yi that he and Luo Feifei were engaged, but Beitang Yi refused to acknowledge the betrothal before the wedding ceremony.
Prince Chen then proposed that Beitang Yi set a wedding date for them, which visibly displeased Beitang Yi, who promptly left. Beitang Tang and Shang Yu rode their horses into the vast desert. They encountered a beautiful woman with a head covering named Xia Bing, who led them to her dwelling. Both men were pleased to find shelter in the wilderness. Beitang Tang, ever the smooth talker, flirtatiously called Xia Bing "sister" and complimented her beauty.
Shang Yu, maintaining a professional demeanor, inquired about Xifeng Lie's whereabouts. Xia Bing claimed she had not seen him and suggested that if their friend was truly lost, they should prepare for the worst, as the desert was desolate with only wind and sand for company. As it was late, Luo Feifei grew concerned for Chongchong and decided to personally walk her home.
Beitang Yi secretly followed them, and after hearing their conversation, he intentionally positioned himself on Luo Feifei's path. When Luo Feifei and Chongchong arrived near a small outdoor hut, Beitang Yi was already waiting nearby. Luo Feifei expressed surprise at encountering him, but Beitang Yi simply claimed he was just passing by and asked why she was out with a child instead of staying at Prince Chen's manor. Chongchong, offended, insisted she was not a child but "Chongchong."
Luo Feifei tried to pull Chongchong away, but Beitang Yi called out to her, mockingly asking her to call him "Aunt." Luo Feifei then asked what he was doing out there. Beitang Yi mentioned knowing how to treat the "dragon egg" disease that afflicted the crazed individuals, claiming he had found an antidote.
Luo Feifei clarified that it was Chongchong who had truly cured her, explaining that Ophiuchus' power of retrograde could also be used for healing, unlike the offensive powers of the twelve constellations. As Luo Feifei walked away, Chongchong recognized Beitang Yi as the "fierce big brother" she had seen earlier and directly asked him if he liked her sister.
