Resumo do episódio 23 de The Wolf Princess
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To prevent Yan Qing from being distracted, Ling Long and her mother, Concubine Li, escaped the palace ahead of time. Yan Yu met them, and they successfully reached a safe location. Upon learning that Yan Qing was still trapped inside, Yan Yu disregarded military law and ordered the Leopard Cavalry Camp to head to the Southern Chu Palace, declaring he would bear any punishment himself. Meanwhile, within the palace, Yan Qing and Xuanyu had incapacitated the Southern Chu royalty.
Confronting the emaciated Lord, Yan Qing refused to kill him. He stated that killing the Lord would only dirty his hands, and instead condemned him to a slow, agonizing death. After Yan Qing and Xuanyu departed, Mi Sa appeared before the Lord, describing in chilling detail the gradual decay his body would endure, turning into a mere "human skin mask" before his final breath.
As Mi Sa left, he dropped an item, and a mysterious glow filled the grand hall, waking the unconscious ministers who, to their bewilderment, remembered nothing of what had transpired. Mi Sa's usually playful demeanor had vanished, replaced by a serious expression. As Yan Yu prepared to storm the palace gates, Yan Qing, Xuanyu, and Mi Sa emerged, averting a larger conflict. Yan Yu noticed an injury on Yan Qing's collarbone.
With a pained expression, he took out a sachet of medicinal powder, a gift from Ling Long, and applied it to Yan Qing’s wound, causing Yan Qing to cry out in agony. Yan Qing, aware of the medicine's distinctive scent on Yan Yu, teased him about finally using his "treasure." Yan Qing then acknowledged that Yan Yu had met and loved Ling Long earlier than he had, but firmly declared he would not yield Ling Long to anyone.
Yan Yu conceded, revealing that Ling Long had already made her choice. He explained that Concubine Li suffered from a condition causing paralysis due to her years in the cold palace, and Ling Long had created a unique herbal tea for her. This special recipe, known only to Ling Long and her mother, was entrusted to Yan Qing, signifying his place in Ling Long’s heart. Overjoyed by this confirmation, Yan Qing vowed to cherish Ling Long.
Yan Yu then admitted that after seeing Yan Qing's selfless plan, which always prioritized Ling Long's well-being, he realized his own efforts were self-centered and decided to withdraw from their unspoken competition for Ling Long's affection. He warned Yan Qing that if he ever mistreated Ling Long, he would reclaim her. At a safe farmstead, Yan Qing found Ling Long. She, mistaking his composed demeanor for anger, apologized for her harsh words and prepared to leave.
Yan Qing embraced her from behind, assuring her he would never let her push him away again. He confessed that he had known about her wolf tribe mark and its connection to his mother, Xue Yin, since their encounter in the hot springs. Ling Long was surprised by this revelation. Seizing the moment, Yan Qing declared his profound love for her, and they shared a passionate kiss.
They playfully discussed their future, imagining a life as bounty hunters or opening a "black shop." News arrived that the Southern Chu Lord was gravely ill and planning to crown his six-year-old son. Ling Long's mother explained that the royal family had formed an alliance to conceal the truth. She reassured everyone that Yan Qing and Yan Yu served as their protection, as Southern Chu, with a child monarch, would not dare to provoke the Yan family and risk war.
Yan Yu volunteered to monitor the Southern Chu palace movements as a precaution. Concubine Li also officially accepted Yan Qing, trusting him to bring happiness to Ling Long. She encouraged Ling Long to embrace her newfound freedom and explore the world, rather than dedicating her life to serving her mother, as she herself had been confined for 18 years. The next crucial task was to return the wolf king energy to the wolf tribe.
Concubine Li, using her specialized acupuncture, helped Ling Long access her inner consciousness, where she met Langyin. Langyin expressed her happiness that Ling Long no longer viewed her as an enemy. She advised Ling Long to protect herself, avoid seeking approval from others, and always love herself, as Langyin would soon retreat and only appear when truly needed.
After an emotional farewell and embrace, Ling Long returned to awareness, recalling that each Wolf King must return the "wolf heart" to a sacred altar before death to ensure the wolf tribe's survival. Ling Long then recited a spell and described ancient wolf tribe text etched on a stone wall.
Ling Yu translated the text, which spoke of using "wolf king's blood to open the holy realm" and foretold "shocking changes" upon the wolf heart's return, hinting at a dangerous energy burst. Concern grew among the group, particularly Yan Yu, who vehemently opposed Ling Long risking her life. He argued that Ling Long had narrowly survived previous energy bursts and might not be so lucky this time.
However, Ling Yu insisted that if the wolf heart wasn't returned, the wolf tribe would perish. Their disagreement escalated into a tense confrontation, with Yan Yu drawing his sword to prevent Ling Yu from pressuring Ling Long. Mi Sa intervened, explaining that while the return process was indeed perilous, keeping the wolf heart within Ling Long was also detrimental, as she was not a true Wolf King and the energy was slowly eroding her health, causing her chronic weakness.
He asserted that none of them had the right to make this decision for Ling Long. Yan Qing agreed, stating that the choice must be Ling Long's, though he set a firm boundary: her life must not be endangered. Everyone consented, and Yan Yu was tasked with keeping Ling Yu away from Ling Long.
Mi Sa then sought out Ling Long and her mother, earnestly pleading for Ling Long to return the wolf heart as the only permanent solution, promising to use all his medical knowledge to protect her and even offering to take a lethal poison as a pledge of his sincerity. Ling Long confirmed she had already decided to return it and was simply practicing techniques to mitigate the energy's impact.
Impressed by Mi Sa’s commitment, Concubine Li formally accepted him as her disciple, entrusting him with her family's Golden Needle acupuncture technique and, symbolically, Ling Long’s safety. As a result, Mi Sa and Ling Long became senior brother and junior sister, prompting Yan Qing to jokingly call Mi Sa "brother-in-law," much to Mi Sa's chagrin. Later, Yan Yu confided in Ling Long that he planned to return to the capital after their mission to resume his studies.
He revealed that his ambition for scholarship and imperial service was driven by a desire to gain enough prestige to marry any woman he chose, ensuring no parent could refuse him. However, after their recent experiences, he found himself reconsidering this path, realizing he had been a "bookworm" and needed to explore the world. He then playfully added that a talented man like him shouldn't rush into marriage. As a small, parting gesture, he offered Ling Long a dried persimmon.
