Oh! My Emperor Season 2 Episode 3 Recap
> Oh! My Emperor Season 2 Recap
Bei Tangyi accompanied Luo Feifei to the Ophiuchus Village to treat the frenzied patients. Chongchong, who previously cured Luo Feifei, explained that the Ophiuchus’s superpower of retrograde could heal people. Xiang Wentian, an Ophiuchus elder, was healing many people and explained that this power came at the cost of the user's life force, before suddenly collapsing, having depleted his life force. Luo Feifei offered to use her own powers to treat him, but he refused.
Before his passing, Xiang Wentian's only regret was not seeing the Ophiuchus' name cleared. He recounted the tragic history: many years ago, during the war between the Zodiac State and the Orion State, the last Ophiuchus Constellation Lord discovered the late Emperor was infected with a virus. He sought advice from other Constellation Lords, but no one believed him. Later, when the late Emperor went crazy in the palace, the Ophiuchus Constellation Lord, out of desperation, killed him.
However, he was branded a kingslayer and subsequently killed by the other Constellation Lords. Since then, the Ophiuchus lineage was abolished, and their people were regarded as outsiders. Seeing Xiang Wentian fading, Luo Feifei urged Bei Tangyi to promise to clear the Ophiuchus' name. Bei Tangyi, after a brief pause, vowed to do so. With that promise, Xiang Wentian found peace and passed away, leaving Chongchong heartbroken.
Later that night, Bei Tangyi carried the unconscious Luo Feifei back to the Prince's residence, where they encountered Prince Chen. Bei Tangyi confirmed to Prince Chen that he now believed the Ophiuchus people were poisoned rather than conspiring treason. Prince Chen mentioned his own medicine seemed ineffective and that he had sent for Tang Tang and Shang Yu. He then advised Bei Tangyi not to proceed further, as they were approaching the consort's bedchamber, an inappropriate place for him.
However, Bei Tangyi refused to hand Luo Feifei over and carried her directly into the bedchamber himself. Meanwhile, in the desert, Xia Bing led Prince Tang and Shang Yu to a flower field. She challenged Prince Tang to fill a basket with flowers within fifteen minutes, or they would receive no water or food. She also set a "safe distance" and warned him against physical contact, threatening to cut off any trespassing body parts.
Prince Tang, undeterred, subtly signaled Shang Yu. Shang Yu then used his "Sun and Moon Walk" power. When Xia Bing and her companions recovered their senses, they found the basket overflowing with flowers. Prince Tang, with a flower in his mouth, had his arm casually draped over Xia Bing’s shoulder, gazing at her intently. Xia Bing promptly threw his arm off.
After regaining consciousness at the Prince's residence, Luo Feifei asked the servants not to call her "Prince Consort," explaining that Prince Chen's marriage proposal was merely a ruse to save her. Prince Chen overheard this and confirmed he would resolve the situation and prove her innocence as soon as possible. Soon after, Pharmacist Bilian arrived, announcing an imperial summons from the Grand Empress Dowager for Prince Chen, Xie Yanran, and Luo Feifei to the palace for a discussion.
As Luo Feifei entered the Grand Empress Dowager's hall, she almost tripped over the threshold, but Bei Tangyi swiftly caught her. They playfully addressed each other as "nephew" and "aunt." The Grand Empress Dowager had called them to discuss the Emperor's marriage, intending to betroth Xie Yanran to Bei Tangyi, stating that the prosperous state needed a capable empress like Yanran.
However, Xie Yanran openly defied the order, expressing that her heart belonged to another and asking the Grand Empress Dowager to revoke the decree. The Grand Empress Dowager, angered by this public defiance, scolded Yanran and accused Luo Feifei of being a bad influence. When Luo Feifei attempted to speak, the Grand Empress Dowager immediately silenced her, warning her not to be a hero.
Outside the palace, Bei Tangyi assured Luo Feifei that he would find a way to clear the Ophiuchus' name, stating he believed in her, and therefore, in their innocence. Luo Feifei expressed her worry that the Grand Empress Dowager might still insist on Prince Chen marrying her. Bei Tangyi firmly declared that if it came to that, he would abdicate the throne.
Later, the Grand Empress Dowager, still frustrated about the Emperor's marriage, was advised by Bilian that if Prince Chen were given her blessings for his marriage, many problems would be resolved. Recognizing the wisdom in this, the Grand Empress Dowager decided to arrange a grand wedding ceremony for Prince Chen and Luo Feifei.
Elsewhere, Su Xunxian advised Luo Feifei to be kinder to Prince Chen, reminding her of the significant cost he incurred to cure her, emphasizing that while money could be repaid, affection was difficult to reciprocate. He also pointed out that Prince Chen was as good as, if not better than, the Emperor, and that there were many eligible people, so she shouldn't fixate on just one.
Back in Xia Bing's house in the desert, numerous black insects crawled towards Shang Yu. As he investigated their presence, he was suddenly struck on the head and fell unconscious. He awoke to find himself chained alongside many frenzied individuals, including Xifeng Lie, while Xia Bing remained unchained. Prince Tang then appeared from above, grandly declaring himself Bei Tangtang of Pisces from the Beitang Family of the Zodiac State, and announced his arrival to rescue them. His dramatic entrance, however, concluded with him awkwardly sliding down a flag pole after misjudging his leap.
