Resumo do episódio 3 de The Love Lasts Two Minds
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Yuan Qingli informed her mother of her intention to visit Shuiyue Temple for prayer and a short stay. Her mother agreed, saying it was good for her to relax in the countryside, and advised her to dress warmly to avoid catching a cold in the mountains at night. Later, at an inn, Feng Mianwan, previously lost in thought by a lotus pond, sat down at a table with Jing Ci.
She offered a toast, thanking him for raising her for eighteen years, especially since he knew she was the daughter of his enemy. Jing Ci was surprised by her revelation, asking when she found out. Feng Mianwan, emotional, replied it hadn't been long, but it clarified why, despite her best efforts, Jing Ci always seemed indifferent and never truly cared for her.
She expressed her pain that he, knowing her true feelings, would willingly marry her off to Ji State in an alliance without a trace of mercy. Jing Ci attempted to reassure her that his arrangements were not what she thought, but he suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed onto the table. That night, Jing Ci regained consciousness in a remote area, lying on the ground.
In a hazy vision, he saw a woman in red draw a sword and sever his hamstrings before he passed out again from the agony. When he next opened his eyes, a pack of wolves was closing in. He dragged his injured legs backward, but a wolf lunged. Just in time, Zuo Yanxi arrived, swiftly cutting down the wolves and saving Jing Ci. Back at the inn, the real Feng Mianwan awoke to shouts of "Fire!"
She rushed to the window, seeing fierce flames outside. As she turned, a masked figure held a sword to her, and she was abducted. Amidst the chaos of the fire, a maid asked if anyone had seen Feng Mianwan. A woman in a red wedding gown, whose voice and demeanor seemed subtly different, appeared and announced, "I'm here." The maid, amidst the panic, didn't notice the change and focused on salvaging the "bride's" dowry to avoid delaying the journey.
Meanwhile, the real Feng Mianwan lay disoriented in the forest, suffering from amnesia. She questioned her identity and location, feeling a heavy sense of being dragged into an abyss. She vaguely remembered words of hatred and revenge. Nearby, she heard voices calling, "Lady Qingli!" She managed to lean against a tree before losing consciousness once more. Soon after, servants from the Yuan mansion found her, mistaking her for their Lady Qingli, and carried her away.
Upon waking, Jing Ci found Zuo Yanxi by his side, who warned him not to move due to his severe injuries. Jing Ci inquired about the extent of the damage. Zuo Yanxi explained that both his hamstrings were severed; even if reattached, he would suffer lifelong limitations, unable to walk long distances, climb, or move agilely in combat. Jing Ci realized Zuo Yanxi had saved him from the wolves and asked how he came to be there.
Zuo Yanxi explained that Emperor Yong, having learned Jing Ci was Concubine Jing's son, had dispatched him to bring Jing Ci back to Yong State. Jing Ci's independence had distressed the Emperor, so Zuo Yanxi continued to follow, awaiting an opportune moment to persuade him. He had seen a sedan chair leave the inn, and upon finding Jing Ci's room empty, suspected the sedan chair, but it was too late to pursue.
Zuo Yanxi reassured Jing Ci that the "bride" was safe, having received a secret message that despite the fire, she had reached Xin City. Zuo Yanxi then asked Jing Ci if he knew who inflicted his injuries. Jing Ci remained silent, prompting Zuo Yanxi to deduce it was Feng Mianwan, accusing her of betrayal despite Jing Ci's profound affection and meticulous planning for her.
Jing Ci rebuked him, saying Zuo Yanxi couldn't understand her, just as he couldn't fully understand Jing Ci. Zuo Yanxi apologized, attributing his words to a lapse in judgment, and instructed Jing Ci to rest and recuperate. At the Yuan mansion, Feng Mianwan, now being cared for as Yuan Qingli, awoke. Her supposed mother, Mrs. Yuan, rushed in, calling her "Qingli." Feng Mianwan, confused, asked who Qingli was and who Mrs. Yuan was.
Mrs. Yuan gently embraced her, explaining that she had experienced an incident that caused memory loss. She was Yuan Qingli, the eldest daughter of General Yuan Hao, and though her father had passed away, her mother would always be there for her. Feng Mianwan found the word "mother" unfamiliar, but Mrs. Yuan assured her that her memory would gradually return. Meanwhile, Lord Mu Beiyan, upon hearing about Lady Qingli's predicament, hurried to visit her.
Jing Ci, though still recovering, gradually managed to stand from his wheelchair and take a few steps. Zuo Yanxi cautioned him against overexertion, reminding him of his severe injuries. Jing Ci, hearing of Yuan Qingli's existing engagement in Yong State, worried about her ability to handle the situation. Still unwilling to believe Feng Mianwan would actively harm him, he dispatched A'heng to investigate the matter.
Living as Yuan Qingli, Feng Mianwan, still suffering from amnesia, asked her maid, Xiao Lu, about her former self. Xiao Lu enthusiastically described her as exceptionally talented in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, dance, tea ceremony, and embroidery, renowned throughout the capital. Suddenly, several noble young men stormed into the mansion's courtyard, clamoring to see her, claiming to be her "confidants."
Overwhelmed and uneasy by their frivolous behavior, Feng Mianwan retreated to her room, telling Xiao Lu she found them distasteful, likening them to "big hairy caterpillars." Xiao Lu informed "Yuan Qingli" that she was scheduled to marry into the Prince of He's mansion next month. Surprised, "Yuan Qingli" wondered if Lord Mu Beiyan was unconcerned by her numerous male admirers. Xiao Lu assured her he wasn't, as he had plenty of his own.
However, "Yuan Qingli" declared she "did" mind and intended to leave immediately. Xiao Lu, excited by the prospect of "wandering the world," insisted on accompanying her. In another conversation, Jing Ci acknowledged that without Zuo Yanxi's extraordinary healing skills, he would have perished. Zuo Yanxi, with a somber tone, explained that while the external injuries were severe, Jing Ci's underlying internal weakness, exacerbated by the acute illness, had become deeply rooted, hinting that his "days are numbered."
Outside, Aunt Zhixia overheard their conversation and was deeply distressed by the news of Jing Ci's prognosis. She immediately blamed Feng Mianwan, exclaiming that Jing Ci's condition was a direct result of escorting the wedding procession out of the city. She accused Feng Mianwan of exacting revenge for the arranged marriage, just like her "ruthless" mother. Jing Ci urged her not to overreact, but Aunt Zhixia, enraged, vowed to kill Feng Mianwan herself.
Jing Ci slammed the table, forbidding anyone to harm Feng Mianwan. When Aunt Zhixia questioned his continued protection, Jing Ci clarified that he wasn't protecting her; he intended to exact his own revenge, asserting that Feng Mianwan's life was his to personally end. He then instructed Aunt Zhixia to return to Lord Zhao and inform him of his current state.
An attendant then rushed to Mrs. Yuan, reporting that her daughter had run away, leaving a note stating she would not return until her engagement was canceled. Mrs. Yuan immediately sent people to search for her. Subsequently, Mrs. Yuan went to the palace to request a cancellation of the engagement with Prince He. Mu Zhong, the Prince of He, indignantly pleaded with Emperor Yong to punish Mrs. Yuan and her daughter for deceiving the emperor.
To appease him, Emperor Yong issued an edict for the full-scale arrest of Yuan Qingli, decreeing that upon her capture, she be sent to Cixin Nunnery to become a nun for life, never to marry. Mu Zhong departed, seemingly satisfied. After his departure, Emperor Yong privately comforted Mrs. Yuan, assuring her he would retract the arrest warrant once Mu Zhong's anger subsided and that he had no intention of truly forcing Qingli into nunhood.
He subtly questioned whether the person involved was "really Yuan Qingli," and Mrs. Yuan remained silent. Lord Mu Beiyan, upon learning of "Yuan Qingli's" accident, attempted to visit her with medicinal supplies but was intercepted by his father, who revealed that Yuan Qingli had fled, leaving a letter to cancel the marriage. His father chastised him for his idle and dissolute lifestyle.
Unconvinced that Qingli would simply abandon their engagement, Lord Mu Beiyan dispatched his personal attendant to investigate her whereabouts and the true circumstances of her disappearance. On Li Yuan's wedding day, as he lifted the bridal veil, he was surprised to see Yuan Qingli's face. The bride, however, stated, "I'm Feng Mianwan." Overjoyed, Li Yuan declared that it mattered not if she was Feng Mianwan or Yuan Qingli, only that she was "her".
The bride (Feng Mianwan, now believing herself to be Yuan Qingli) reciprocated, saying that it mattered not who she was, as long as she could be by his side. They embraced, smiling blissfully. " Yuan Qingli" (Feng Mianwan with amnesia) and Xiao Lu, disguised in men's clothing, later spotted a wanted poster in the town square. It declared Yuan Qingli an outlaw for defying an imperial edict and absconding, warning of severe punishment for anyone harboring her.
Panicked, they quickly fled the scene. Meanwhile, Jing Ci and Zuo Yanxi traveled at speed towards Yong State. Zuo Yanxi suggested they rest, assuring Jing Ci that given Mrs. Yuan's imperial favor, Yuan Qingli would not face harsh punishment even if arrested. Jing Ci opined that with Zuo Yanxi's involvement, Emperor Yong must already be aware of the affairs concerning Yuan Qingli and Feng Mianwan.
Zuo Yanxi clarified that the Emperor, out of longing for his son and fear of Jing Ci's continued refusal to return, had resorted to this "last resort." He was confident that once Jing Ci arrived in the Western Capital and explained everything in person, the Emperor would not trouble Yuan Qingli further. Emperor Yong was visibly delighted upon Jing Ci's arrival, expressing deep concern for his health and urging him to forgo formalities.
Jing Ci explained that his chronic illness was inherited, a consequence of his mother's premature birth after an attack. He revealed his reluctance to return stemmed from his mother's dying wish: to sever all ties with the Emperor, burdened by past grievances, and for Lord Zhao to raise him. He explained his name, "Jing" from his mother's surname, and "Ci" signifying "farewell to the past."
Emperor Yong expressed sadness at his late consort's enduring hatred, acknowledging his own past wrongs but also her strong temperament. He then asked if Jing Ci's disclosure meant he intended to follow his mother's wishes and reject his imperial lineage. Jing Ci replied that given his frail health and need for quiet recuperation, a premature acknowledgement of his imperial ancestry might incite suspicion.
However, he stressed that regardless of formal recognition, he could never deny the imperial blood flowing through him, which he inherited from the Emperor. Emperor Yong was greatly pleased by this. Jing Ci then stated he had another request for the Emperor, who, with an insightful look, guessed it concerned Yuan Qingli, who had recently arrived in the Western Capital.
