Resumo do episódio 28 de The Imperial Coroner 2 (final)
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The tension in the Nanzhao royal court reached a boiling point as the Great General demanded an account for the Eldest Prince’s death, refusing to proceed with any peaceful negotiation. You Chen'an, acting as the regent, accused the general of obstructing the peace just to seek military merit for himself. Xiao Jinyu intervened, stating that while the Great Tang would not meddle in Nanzhao's internal affairs, the truth behind the Eldest Prince's death was far more complex than it appeared.
To prevent further immediate conflict, You Chen'an had the Prime Minister escort the Great Tang envoys to the side hall to rest while the King supposedly recuperated from his illness. \\n\\nLater, You Chen'an met Xiao Jinyu privately, reminiscing about their past chess matches at Weiguo Temple. He proposed a mutually beneficial deal: if he successfully ascended the throne with the help of the Great Tang, he would immediately sign a treaty with favorable terms for the empire.
However, Xiao Jinyu cited the laws of the Tang, explaining that an imperial decree to appoint a successor could only be issued after a ruler had passed away. Since the King was only ill, any such appointment would be illegitimate. You Chen'an chillingly hinted at the possibility of the King's imminent death, but Xiao Jinyu remained firm, insisting on the release of Chu Chu and her father first.
\\n\\nSeizing an opportunity to fracture You Chen'an's support, Zhou Han approached Li Zhang with a message from Xiao Jinyu, warning him that once a hunting dog is no longer useful, he is often discarded. When Li Zhang later confronted Xiao Jinyu, he mocked the Prince for being trapped, but Xiao Jinyu countered by asking how Li Zhang could be so sure You Chen'an wouldn't kill him to cover his tracks.
Meanwhile, Leng Yue attempted to rescue Chu Chu, only to find You Chen'an and his men lying in wait. Realizing the danger, Chu Chu urged Leng Yue to escape and tell the Prince she was fine, leaving herself in the regent's hands to avoid further bloodshed. \\n\\nTo ensure total control, Li Zhang suggested moving Chu Chu to the underground palace to be guarded alongside "that person," referring to the incapacitated King.
You Chen'an agreed and ordered that the matter be handled cleanly. Despite her confinement, Chu Chu remained defiant, telling her captors that Xiao Jinyu would never compromise the Great Tang's interests for her sake. Soon after, news arrived that Chu Chu's father had been safely returned to Jiaozhou as a show of sincerity. However, Li Zhang quickly reported that the King had passed away suddenly.
You Chen'an staged a dramatic display of grief before the court, and at Li Zhang's urging, he agreed to ascend the throne to restore the state's foundation. He immediately consolidated power by arresting the Great General for treason. \\n\\nDressed in his imperial yellow robes, You Chen'an visited Chu Chu to announce his reign.
Chu Chu warned him that a person who committed such crimes would eventually face retribution, but the new King claimed that he would be the one to decide how the history books of Nanzhao were written. Shortly after, the maid Yu Luo delivered Chang'an dishes and Chu Chu’s belongings to Xiao Jinyu, relaying a message that the former King was gone and Chu Chu would be released once the Great Tang issued the official decree.
Xiao Jinyu promised to write to the Emperor immediately, ensuring the decree would arrive within three days, but he warned that You Chen'an would pay dearly if Chu Chu came to any harm. \\n\\nOn the day of the investiture, Xiao Jinyu arrived as the envoy sent to confer the title. However, when You Chen'an opened the decree, he found it was completely empty.
Before he could react, the King of Nanzhao appeared in the hall, denouncing the treacherous son who had plotted against his own mother and brother to usurp the throne. You Chen'an desperately claimed this was an impostor found by the Great Tang, but the Luojuzi Army and court officials recognized their true King and knelt in respect, celebrating his apparent resurrection.
\\n\\nThe truth was then revealed: Xiao Jinyu had convinced Li Zhang to atone for his crimes by placing Chu Chu and the King together. Relying on their previous discussions regarding suspended animation, Chu Chu had induced a temporary state of shock in the King to make him appear dead. As Xiao Jinyu had predicted, You Chen'an’s obsession with power led him to rush for military authority, neglecting to properly inspect his father's body.
The King lamented that his decision to let his sons compete for the throne had backfired, nearly turning him into a sacrificial pawn in his own son's game. \\n\\nRefusing to yield, You Chen'an revealed that he had replaced the palace guards with his own loyalists, ordering them to kill everyone present. However, Zhou Han arrived with the Eldest Prince’s consort, and the remaining palace forces surrounded the hall. Faced with overwhelming odds, the rebels dropped their weapons.
Chu Chu stepped forward and spoke of You Chen'an's mother, who had endured so much hardship just so her son could live a stable life. She asked if his current path was truly what his mother would have wanted to see. \\n\\nThe King, moved by fatherly love, pleaded with Xiao Jinyu to spare You Chen'an, promising to agree to any Tang conditions.
Xiao Jinyu insisted that You Chen'an must return to the Great Tang to face trial for his numerous crimes. You Chen'an, realizing his ambitions were over, looked at the group of friends he had always envied. He declared that while his father had been in control of his life at birth, the end of his life would belong solely to himself. He then committed suicide. The King remained true to his word, fulfilling all the terms for peace.
\\n\\nWith the conflict finally over, peace returned to the region. While Chu Chu busied herself treating patients in Jiaozhou, Jing Yi brought a lavish betrothal gift to propose to Leng Yue once more. He confessed that his love was not yet enough and promised to protect her forever. Leng Yue playfully reminded him of the three knots they tied during their marriage ritual, symbolizing three lifetimes.
Since their first life's fate had ended with a divorce letter, she told him he would have to spend the next two lifetimes counting the days and making it up to her, to which Jing Yi joyfully agreed. \\n\\nAs they prepared to return to the capital, Xiao Jinyu asked Chu Chu to take a leave of absence to travel with him, noting that she had spent their three years of marriage working and had rarely accompanied him.
Chu Chu agreed, acknowledging that marital harmony was an important matter. Upon their return, the Emperor praised the group for their bravery in resolving the crisis and protecting the empire. For his distinguished accomplishment, the Emperor bestowed an iron certificate upon Xiao Jinyu, urging them all to continue serving the Great Tang and achieving even greater merit in the future.
