Resumo do episódio 11 de A LOVER IN THE MORTAL WORLD
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With Xiao Chi hovering on the brink of death after risking his life to test the remedy, Han Yunling focused all her skill on performing the legendary Tai Xuan Acupuncture. Physician Chen, who had practiced medicine for sixty years, watched in awe; he had only ever read of this long-lost technique in ancient medical texts and felt his lifelong pursuit of medicine had reached its pinnacle upon seeing it performed.
Han Yunling remained modest, admitting she had only mastered the basics. However, through Xiao Chi’s reaction to the trial, she unlocked the true nature of the affliction: it was not a contagious plague, but a deliberate poisoning that caused the blood to congeal into a fragrant powder rather than a foul liquid. She explained that the remedy worked on the principle of fighting poison with poison, but required the stimulation of acupuncture to expel the toxins.
Leaving Xiao Chi in Physician Chen’s care for the night, Han Yunling tirelessly spent the following hours treating the suffering villagers. By dawn, the villagers had begun to recover. Filled with gratitude, they gathered to thank Han Yunling for saving their lives. When Xiao Chi finally regained consciousness and learned that Han Yunling had not slept for days to ensure everyone's safety, he rushed to her.
Seeing her standing safely among the recovered villagers, he was overcome with emotion and pulled her into a tight embrace. In the imperial capital, Zhang Ruizhong and Li Shichang continued to pressure Emperor Liu Chu, heartlessly suggesting that the entire village be eliminated to prevent the "Death Plague" from reaching the city. They argued that any risk to the capital would ruin the Emperor's legacy.
However, Fei Zheng stood his ground, reminding the court that the people are the foundation of the empire. Their debate was interrupted by a report confirming the village had been cured. Delighted, Liu Chu praised Xiao Chi’s heroism and pointedly ordered a reluctant Zhang Ruizhong to personally welcome the general back to the palace. Before leaving the village, the locals held a banquet to honor their saviors.
Under the moonlight, Xiao Chi and Han Yunling shared a quiet moment, reflecting on the "ray of light" that guides people through darkness. Their peace was brief, as Fei Zheng soon arrived to escort them back to the capital, noting that the Emperor was eagerly waiting. Meanwhile, the Emperor’s habit of sneaking out of the palace had not escaped the notice of his elder sister, the Eldest Princess Liu Xie.
Curious about the woman who had captured her brother's attention, Liu Xie visited the General's Mansion to meet Jiang Wanyu. While Liu Xie maintained a graceful exterior, even gifting Jiang Wanyu a precious hairpin belonging to her late mother, her eyes betrayed a hidden disdain for the girl's simplicity.
The naive Jiang Wanyu, unaware of the princess’s true feelings, eagerly asked about Liu Chu’s preferences, even expressing a desire to learn the art of ear cleaning to please him once they were married. Behind the scenes, Zhang Ruizhong revealed his true role in the crisis while playing a game of chess. It was he who had orchestrated the "plague" through poisoning.
Unfazed by the villagers' recovery, he plotted to claim that the illness had relapsed, instructing his steward to act ruthlessly to ensure the "Death Plague" appeared to return. When Xiao Chi, Han Yunling, and Fei Zheng reached the capital gates, they found their path blocked. Zhang Ruizhong, citing the safety of the citizens, commanded that they be quarantined in the General's Mansion for observation before being allowed to see the Emperor.
Now confined to the East Courtyard, Han Yunling felt a deep sense of injustice, being treated like a prisoner after risking her life to save others. Across the estate, Fei Zheng confronted Jin Xi, whose surprised reaction to the villagers' recovery made him suspect she knew more about the poisoning than she let on. Jin Xi denied any involvement, claiming she never left the princess's side.
As the quarantine continued, Jiang Wanyu gossiped with Jin Xi, wondering if being locked together would spark a romance between the General and the Physician. In the palace, Liu Xie practiced her formidable martial arts, her skills rivaling any soldier. When Liu Chu came to discuss the marriage alliance, she offered no resistance. They settled on a date: the tenth day of the next month. Liu Xie smiled, calling it the best day for her brother to marry the woman he loved, though her true intentions remained veiled.
