Resumo do episódio 4 de A LOVER IN THE MORTAL WORLD
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The morning after the banquet, Han Yunling woke up to find Xiao Chi by her side. Having stayed up all night to watch over her after she became incapacitated from drinking, Xiao Chi was caught staring tenderly at her when she stirred. Flustered, he quickly made his exit. Han Yunling later approached Xiao Chi to discuss the imperial decree ordering them to the capital. Seizing the opportunity, she expressed concern for his chronic illness during the long journey.
However, Xiao Chi insisted his condition was stable and hesitated to ask her to accompany him. Feeling rebuffed, Han Yunling petulantly claimed she would return to Changmo since she was no longer needed, leaving Xiao Chi wounded by the misunderstanding. Just as the group prepared to depart, Princess Jiang Wanyu was struck by a sudden and mysterious ailment. The imperial physician was at a loss, noting that his medicine was proving ineffective.
Xiao Chi had no choice but to seek Han Yunling’s assistance. After examining the Princess, Han Yunling realized the illness was caused by a slow-acting poison intended to delay their journey to the capital. She informed Xiao Chi that the condition required prolonged treatment, effectively securing her place in the traveling party.
When Xiao Chi pushed for her true motive, Han Yunling confessed she was searching for her brother, Han Mo, the last male heir of her family, who was currently held on death row in the capital. Xiao Chi agreed to let her follow as his physician, while leaving Lu Li in charge of defending Tianlang Pass in his absence.
Meanwhile, within the capital, senior officials like Wang Ruhai and Zhang Ruizhong gathered at Lord Li’s residence for a lavish evening of entertainment. Lord Li had purchased several dancers from Changmo, including the lead dancer Yina, whose beauty was considered priceless. While Zhang Ruizhong chose Yina for himself, Lord Li distributed the other dancers among the officials to secure their favor.
These men, old subordinates of the late Emperor, toasted to their continued influence over the young Emperor, Liu Chu, using these foreign beauties as political tools. As the escort party moved toward the outskirts of the capital, they arrived at an inn that Tang Chaoxue had meticulously prepared in advance. Her clear devotion to Xiao Chi made Han Yunling feel a sharp pang of jealousy.
That night, after Han Yunling finished treating the Princess, she turned her attention to Xiao Chi. She informed him that his treatment now required physical massage to accompany the acupuncture. Xiao Chi, who had never allowed a woman to touch him so closely, was visibly embarrassed. Their session was interrupted by Tang Chaoxue, who brought a bowl of ginseng soup. Seeing Xiao Chi partially undressed with Han Yunling, Tang Chaoxue’s jealousy flared.
To break the tension, Han Yunling drank the soup herself, critiquing its quality and sending a frustrated Tang Chaoxue stomping out of the room. The next morning, Fei Zheng teased Xiao Chi about the "ghostly wailing" heard from his room the night before, referring to the painful massage session. Despite her own physical exhaustion and a sore back, Han Yunling insisted on riding her horse rather than taking the carriage Xiao Chi offered.
Throughout the journey, Han Yunling repeatedly probed Jin Xi about her identity, convinced they shared a past, but Jin Xi remained firm, denying any knowledge of her. As they drew closer to the capital, Jiang Wanyu felt a mix of nerves and curiosity about her future husband, Liu Chu. Late that night, Jin Xi requested a private meeting with Fei Zheng. She produced a Changmo token, revealing that she knew his secret identity as a spy who had been embedded in Jinglan for years, leaving Fei Zheng in utter shock.
