Resumo do episódio 28 de Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos
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Jinzhan, when asked by her father Prince Wei if Jiang Shao had visited that day, informed him that Jiang Shao was busy preparing for their wedding. She reminded him that he had instructed Jiang Shao not to visit the Fu family recently. Prince Wei, however, suspected Jiang Shao might be the recent assassin. Later, Jiang Shao came to see Jinzhan.
She expressed her worry that her father had been seriously wounded in an assassination attempt, despite his claims of only minor bruises, as she observed his arm was stiff. Jinzhan wondered who would dare attack Prince Wei, acknowledging that her father, having led the Tianxiong Army for decades, surely had many enemies. She stated that whoever the assassin was, they were a bad person.
Jiang Shao then questioned her, suggesting that the Tianxiong Army's numerous campaigns might have led to innocent deaths, and if a relative of such a victim sought revenge and successfully assassinated Prince Wei, would Jinzhan still seek retribution? Jinzhan firmly declared she would avenge her father, finding Jiang Shao's recent words peculiar. Prince Wei then arrived, announcing that in seven days, on an auspicious day, Jiang Shao and Jinzhan would be married.
He instructed them to immediately leave the capital for Dingzhou after the wedding, explaining that a simple ceremony with only one wedding room was necessary to protect Jinzhan’s identity from exposure. He forbade them from seeing each other until the wedding day. Prince Wei then spoke with Jiang Shao privately, entrusting Jinzhan to him.
He handed over a collection of Jinzhan's childhood keepsakes, including a bamboo sword she chose during her "catch-the-baby" ceremony, a beloved rattle from when she was three or four, and a brush made from her fetal hair. Prince Wei shared fond memories associated with each item. He revealed that he had no sons, only two daughters, and considered Jiang Shao his half-son upon marrying Jinzhan.
He charged Jiang Shao with inheriting the Fu family's legacy with Jinzhan, protecting her from harm, ensuring her identity remained secret, and remembering important dates like her mother's death anniversary and Jinzhan's birthday. That night, Jiang Shao prepared to make another attempt on Prince Wei's life. However, he accidentally knocked over the box containing Jinzhan's keepsakes. Looking at them, he felt a wave of sadness and hesitated, putting his arrow back into its quiver.
Meanwhile, Xue Rong expressed his desire to invite his younger sister, Zhenzhen, to the palace for the Double Ninth Festival. He had been worshipping his late father and thought of their parents, hoping to light lotus lamps and pray for them together with Zhenzhen. He knew Zhenzhen still resented him, blaming him for their parents' demise, but as she was his only blood relative, he was determined to reconcile.
Yuzhan offered to keep Zhenzhen in the palace for a few days to talk with her. Zhenzhen arrived but was distant, refusing to acknowledge Xue Rong as her brother and still holding him responsible for their parents' death and her loss of home. She expressed a desire to leave immediately. The next day, Yuzhan took Zhenzhen on a walk, where they found Xue Rong kneeling before a blank memorial tablet.
Yuzhan explained that Xue Rong did this for an hour every morning, mourning their parents. She told Zhenzhen that their parents had died protecting Xue Rong, and he was consumed by grief and guilt. Yuzhan urged Zhenzhen to understand that Xue Rong, too, was heartbroken and had even risked impeachment to visit them. Moved by this revelation, Zhenzhen brought Xue Rong a special ointment for his knee bruises, signifying her acceptance.
Xue Rong was overjoyed and thanked Yuzhan for her efforts. On the Double Ninth Festival, Xue Rong and Zhenzhen shared a moment of reconciliation as they lighted lotus lamps and prayed for their parents together. Separately, Shou An, experiencing morning sickness, expressed a craving for persimmon cakes from Mount Li. Zhang Yongyao, overhearing, went to great lengths to acquire them, touching Shou An deeply with his gesture. Later, Shou An tried to tell Zhang Yongyao important news.
However, before she could, a servant interrupted, stating that Empress Yuzhan urgently requested Zhang Yongyao's presence at the mansion. Zhang Yongyao immediately left to heed the Empress's summons. Frustrated by his eagerness to see Yuzhan and his unwillingness to wait for her to finish speaking, Shou An chased after him, but she tripped and fell, crying out for him to save their baby. Zhang Yongyao, already distant, did not hear her.
Elsewhere, Li Huaijin, observing Jiang Shao's investigations into the token's craftsman and the military archives, anticipated a strong reaction from Jiang Shao upon confirming Prince Wei as his mother's killer. Li Huaijin believed Jiang Shao was now fully ensnared in their plans, marking a partial success. He noted that Jiang Shao and Jinzhan's upcoming wedding was the most suitable day for an assassination and revenge, and he eagerly awaited its arrival.
Meanwhile, a border report arrived, indicating Nankuang's increasingly frequent incursions into Lingyang's border regions. Xue Rong expressed his desire to personally lead an expedition, but his ministers were divided. Prince Wei opposed military action, advocating for peace talks, and no conclusion was reached. That night, Xue Rong ordered Cao Han and Jia Dali to draft a strategy to persuade the dissenting ministers by the next day.
Empress Yuzhan advised against military intervention, citing Xue Rong's unstable rule, Nankuang's challenging mountainous terrain which would make decisive victory difficult, and the lurking threat of Peng Ze. She warned that a two-front war would be unmanageable and also supported peace talks. Later, while drinking with Xue Rong, Jiang Shao learned that military officer Xu Yan had defected to Nankuang and was intimately familiar with Lucheng's military defenses and skilled in leading troops.
Jiang Shao volunteered to infiltrate Nankuang and assassinate Xu Yan, stating that Xu Yan's betrayal was detrimental to Lingyang and he wished to return to his former 'jianghu' life. He acknowledged that this mission would necessitate rescheduling his wedding with Jinzhan. Xue Rong agreed, promising Jiang Shao a token to ensure the full cooperation of Lucheng's prefect. A letter from Jinzhan to Empress Yuzhan arrived, informing her of the upcoming wedding and asking Yuzhan to care for Prince Wei.
The letter also mentioned the recent assassination attempt on her father, deeply concerning Yuzhan, who immediately dispatched someone to check on Prince Wei's injuries. On Jinzhan's wedding day, Jiang Shao was nowhere to be found. Instead of arriving for the ceremony, he had secretly left the capital. He visited a special spot, unearthed a jar of "Pear Blossom White" wine, placed a sachet inside, and reburied it, saying a silent farewell to Jinzhan and their past promises.
He then infiltrated a military camp to assassinate Xu Yan, the officer who had defected to Nankuang. However, his actions alerted the soldiers, who pursued him. Jinzhan waited in her wedding attire, covered by a red veil, from day to night. Prince Wei grew increasingly agitated by Jiang Shao's absence. Zhenzhen and the steward went to Jiang Shao's residence, only to find it deserted and covered in dust, confirming he had left days ago. Prince Wei was furious. Jinzhan refused to believe Jiang Shao had abandoned her, insisting he would come for her. She forbade anyone from dismantling the wedding decorations, determined to wait for her groom.
