Resumo do episódio 13 de Who Rules The World
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Prince Yongping, Feng Lanxi, was placed under house arrest for allegedly framing an important government official, and the cheating case was handed over to Zhang Zhongge for re-investigation. Under severe interrogation, candidate Song Sihan finally confessed that the original exam questions were personally written by Pei Youshuo. He admitted that the night before the examination, Pei Youshuo had sent his servants away to speak with four candidates and had personally inspected every examination room.
After confirming Pei Youshuo's suspected involvement in leaking the questions, King Yong ordered his imprisonment. Upon learning of this, Feng Qiwu was on her way to discuss countermeasures with the Second Prince, Feng Lanxi. Unexpectedly, Hei Fengxi, who is Feng Lanxi, arrived uninvited. He revealed that he had long known of Baili's scheme, noting that everything had proceeded too smoothly, almost as if pre-arranged.
Hei Fengxi explained that he knew Duke Liang was not the true leaker and had deliberately played along, feigning to fall into Baili's trap, all the while secretly investigating the real culprits. Believing Baili would now consider the matter settled and move to destroy evidence, Hei Fengxi instructed his subordinates to seize this opportunity to uncover the truth.
Meanwhile, Bai Fengxi received a letter from the House of Jade, informing her that her Master had originally gone to visit an old friend. Along the way, he had learned about Old Man Taiyin's search for a successor and had rerouted to Mount Wu to seek this opportunity. Since Old Man Taiyin had set up trials on Mount Wu, a carrier pigeon would naturally be unable to reach her Master due to Old Man Taiyin’s power.
Bai Langhua, upon hearing this, was eager to depart for Mount Wu immediately. However, Bai Fengxi urged her to recover fully in the capital of Yongzhou first, assuring her that her Master was safe. During his meal delivery to Feng Lanxi, Zhong Li revealed that the housekeeper of Duke Liang’s residence had been in frequent contact with someone from Lu Xiumu’s residence. Hei Fengxi immediately instructed Chuanyun and Chuanyu to discreetly monitor Lu’s residence for any new developments.
That same night, Feng Ju, acting on Baili's instructions, commanded his men to hire a killer to eliminate Lu Xiumu. Coincidentally, Gu Yu, unable to curb his gambling habit, encountered one of Feng Ju’s men. This individual not only paid off Gu Yu’s debts but also offered him a thousand silver leaves to assassinate Lu Xiumu.
Gu Yu, convinced by the fabricated story that Lu Xiumu was a corrupt official who caused the death of the man's parents, agreed to the killing. He then infiltrated Lu Xiumu's residence and fatally stabbed him. Before succumbing to his wounds, Lu Xiumu uttered the word "Mulan." Bai Fengxi, who had been following Gu Yu, arrived too late to stop him. She witnessed Gu Yu being apprehended by agents from the Fountain Abode.
Seeing these individuals entering and exiting Prince Yongping’s Residence, she connected the dots, realizing that "Hei Fengxi" of the Fountain Abode and "Feng Lanxi," the Second Prince of Yongzhou, were likely the same person. Bai Fengxi confronted Hei Fengxi about his dual identity. He admitted it, explaining that he had never intended to deceive her but had simply not found the right opportunity. Bai Fengxi firmly believed that Gu Yu was merely a pawn, manipulated into assassinating Lu Xiumu.
After hearing the full account of the cheating scandal, she lamented the perilous intrigues of the court, far surpassing the straightforward conflicts of the martial arts world. Just then, news arrived that Gu Yu had committed suicide by poison in prison before he could be interrogated. This development abruptly severed their lead. Determined to avenge her junior brother, Bai Fengxi resolved to join Hei Fengxi in investigating the true mastermind.
Examining the incriminating exam paper, Bai Fengxi noticed the royal seal was unusually faint. Using a technique she called the "Palm of Duplication," she revealed that there were, in fact, two versions of the exam paper, explaining that the original ink would fade with each copy made. Feng Qiwu reported to King Yong that the stored exam paper had been tampered with and was not the original.
She argued that only Lu Xiumu had the means and opportunity to leak the questions, thus clearing Prince Yongping Feng Lanxi of intentionally framing Duke Liang to protect Pei Youshuo. Instead, Feng Lanxi had been misled by a deliberate deception. With King Yong's permission, Feng Qiwu dispatched men to thoroughly search Lu Xiumu's residence.
Despite Lu Xiumu having burned the stolen exam questions in front of Minister Wang, Baili remained unconvinced and instructed Minister Wang to ascertain if Lu Xiumu possessed any private residences to ensure no evidence remained. Simultaneously, Hei Fengxi analyzed Lu Xiumu's dying words, deducing that "Mulan," in Lu Xiumu's native dialect, meant "whistling for deer," a hunting term. Intelligence from the Fountain Abode confirmed that Lu Xiumu owned a courtyard outside the city for storing hunting equipment.
Hei Fengxi and Feng Qiwu rushed to the location, intercepting an arsonist in time and recovering crucial evidence. Feng Qiwu immediately presented this evidence to King Yong, definitively proving that Feng Lanxi had not engaged in framing. Feng Lanxi then sought an audience with King Yong regarding the cheating case.
However, King Yong commanded him to discontinue his investigation, counseling him that as Prince Yongping, he should possess a magnanimous spirit and prioritize the realm, rather than dwelling on petty matters. The King declared that all culpability would be confined to Lu Xiumu.
Hei Fengxi was deeply disappointed, realizing that his father, despite knowing that further investigation would expose the true mastermind, chose to intentionally protect them for the stability and unity of Yongzhou, even at the cost of Feng Lanxi's personal grievances. Shortly after Hei Fengxi's departure, King Yong summoned Baili and rebuked her. Unable to conceal her involvement any longer, Baili confessed.
She admitted her actions were retribution for the injustices she suffered years ago, specifically referencing Feng Lanxi’s mother's intervention in her relationship with the King, which led to their five-year separation. King Yong, softened by her emotional plea, forgave Baili. He informed her that he had already dealt with the arsonist she sent and instructed Feng Lanxi to drop the investigation. He sternly cautioned her against future transgressions, urging her to unite with him to secure Yongzhou’s standing.
Later, Ren Rusong, having learned of the recent palace events, advised Hei Fengxi that minor setbacks were inconsequential and stressed the importance of prioritizing the bigger picture. To ascend to the position of heir, some indignities must be endured. Ren Rusong also noted that Feng Lanxi's ambitions extended beyond Yongzhou, and if he held such aspirations, he would face even greater trials.
He likened these to the historical sacrifices of figures like Su Wu and Han Xin, who endured great humiliation for greater objectives. Furthermore, aware that Queen Baili had begun inquiring about Feng Lanxi's consort selection, Ren Rusong suggested that he consider Feng Qiwu as a suitable candidate. However, Hei Fengxi resolutely refused, asserting that the path he walked left no room for romantic entanglements.
He confided his frustration that while everyone urged him to focus on the greater good, his very reason for entering this game of power was precisely to contend with these matters.
