Resumo do episódio 3 de A LOVER IN THE MORTAL WORLD
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Late at night, Emperor Liu Chu sat in the palace courtyard, overwhelmed by the weight of his crown. He confessed to his elder sister, the Eldest Princess Liu Xie, that he felt inadequate as a ruler, lacking the decisiveness their father once possessed. He expressed frustration over the veteran officials—Zhang, Wang, and Li—who held deep roots in the administration and seemed impossible to control.
Liu Xie comforted him, promising her unwavering support to help him restore the glory of the Liu family. As they looked at the moon, they shared a bittersweet moment reminiscing about their childhood and the "Second Brother" who had since become an adversary. The next morning at the General’s Mansion, Han Yunling woke up to find herself in the same bed as Xiao Chi. Their mutual shock led to a chorus of screams, bringing Fei Zheng running to the room.
Dazed and suffering from a temporary memory lapse, Han Yunling barely recognized Fei Zheng. He reminded her that she was staying in the mansion to treat the General's chronic illness in exchange for safe passage to the capital. Soon after, Imperial Physician Li arrived to observe her skills. After checking Xiao Chi’s pulse, Li noted a marked improvement, describing a warm current flowing through the General’s body.
However, he warned that a rare Snow Lotus was required for a permanent cure. Physician Li was struck by Han Yunling’s medical style, noting its resemblance to the disgraced former official Han Changsong. To avoid suspicion, Han Yunling claimed she was merely self-taught. The arrival of the marriage alliance procession brought Princess Jiang Wanyu of Changmo, known as Princess Heshan, to the mansion.
Han Yunling was stunned to see Jin Xi, a female official accompanying the Princess, whom she recognized as a friend who had vanished three years prior. However, Jin Xi acted as if they were total strangers. When Xiao Chi and Fei Zheng sought to verify the Princess’s identity, Jin Xi initially blocked them, claiming the Princess was resting. Eventually, the Princess revealed her face to satisfy the officials' requirements.
To ensure security, Fei Zheng pleaded with Han Yunling to conduct a body search of the newcomers. Xiao Chi privately instructed her to look for hidden weapons like needles, daggers, or poison. During the search, Han Yunling deliberately bypassed the Princess out of respect but carefully inspected Jin Xi. While she reported to Xiao Chi that no weapons were found, Xiao Chi remained suspicious.
He noted that Jin Xi had calluses on her hands typical of someone trained in weaponry, not a common maid. He then tasked the "unbeatable drinker" Fei Zheng with hosting a banquet that evening to loosen their guests' tongues and uncover their true motives. Later, Xiao Chi and Han Yunling walked through the snowy market.
They discussed the long conflict between Jinglan and Changmo, with Han Yunling expressing sympathy for the people beyond the border who fought mainly to escape starvation. Their conversation turned personal when Xiao Chi asked if she had ever suffered a head injury. Han Yunling admitted she had been injured as a teenager, which left some lingering effects. During their walk, she took a sip of what she thought was a harmless drink, but it turned out to be alcohol.
She passed out instantly, and Xiao Chi had to carry her back. At the evening banquet, the atmosphere remained guarded. Jin Xi pressed for a departure date to the capital, but Fei Zheng insisted they wait for an imperial decree. To further test Jin Xi, Xiao Chi ordered Chengfeng to perform a sword dance. During the performance, Chengfeng feigned a stumble and lunged toward Jin Xi, but she remained perfectly composed, proving her intense discipline.
A still-dazed Han Yunling intervened, scolding Chengfeng for "bullying" the woman. The tension was briefly interrupted by the arrival of the local innkeeper, Tang Chaoxue, who teased Xiao Chi about his "romantic debts" before being introduced to the officials. The festivities were cut short by the arrival of an urgent imperial messenger.
The Emperor’s decree was clear: Fei Zheng was ordered to lead the marriage alliance procession back to the capital immediately, and General Xiao Chi was commanded to personally escort them without any delay. Xiao Chi solemnly accepted the order, preparing for the long journey back to the heart of the empire.
