Resumo do episódio 23 de Who Rules The World
> Resumos de Who Rules The World
Chancellor Ren Rusong visited Bai Jiande, expressing his concern about the growing affection between Bai Fengxi and Feng Lanxi. He argued that despite the Tianshuang Sect's reputation, Bai Fengxi's martial arts background and carefree nature made her unsuitable for the noble life awaiting Prince Yongping. He suggested that Bai Jiande should intervene and separate them for their own good. Bai Jiande, however, believed that young people should resolve their own matters and assured Ren Rusong that he needn't worry.
Ren Rusong, viewing martial artists as mere civilians, urged Bai Jiande to reconsider. Upon returning to her courtyard, Bai Fengxi was deep in thought about Feng Lanxi's impending confession when Langhua informed her of Chancellor Ren's visit to her father, urging him to keep her from interacting with Feng Lanxi. Bai Fengxi already knew about the interference.
Soon after, Zhong Li arrived, delivering an invitation from Feng Lanxi to meet by the river on Lantern Festival night, making Bai Fengxi realize that Feng Lanxi was still unaware of Ren Rusong's actions. Bai Fengxi then visited Ren Rusong, presenting him with a rare Nimbus Liquor, personally brewed by Old Taiyin of Mount Wu.
She explained that she and Feng Lanxi obtained this liquor after overcoming numerous perilous trials on Mount Wu, highlighting how few people could achieve such a feat with him. She questioned Ren Rusong's insistence on matching social status for love and marriage, asserting that true love is about two fated individuals sharing cherished moments.
She then probed into the political landscape, questioning if Yongzhou could truly remain stable among the Six States and whether Feng Lanxi could genuinely secure his position through marriage alone. Ren Rusong acknowledged her insightful remarks and admitted that he might have overstepped. Back at Feng Lanxi's residence, Zhong Li reported that Bai Fengxi had left hurriedly without a firm answer to the Lantern Festival invitation, but was seen heading to Chancellor Ren's residence. Feng Lanxi wondered why.
Shortly after, Ren Rusong arrived to apologize, confessing that he had advised Bai Jiande to keep Bai Fengxi from Feng Lanxi, citing the social disparity between a martial artist and a noble. He justified his actions by mentioning the late Queen's trust in him regarding Feng Lanxi's marriage. Feng Lanxi was furious, reminding Ren Rusong that he had strictly forbidden interference in Bai Fengxi's affairs.
Ren Rusong argued that Bai Fengxi's civilian status was inferior to Feng Lanxi's noble standing, especially since Feng Lanxi was not yet the heir. As Ren Rusong offered to accept punishment, Feng Lanxi noticed Huan Niang's visible distress, realizing she had instigated Ren Rusong. He dismissed Ren Rusong, then ordered Huan Niang to leave the residence the next morning, rejecting her pleas and explanations, stating her actions amounted to treason.
Zhong Li was instructed to provide her with a generous sum and ensure her safe return home, establishing a shop for her livelihood and advising her to live freely, unentangled in his affairs. On Lantern Festival night, Feng Lanxi met Bai Fengxi to apologize for Ren Rusong's interference. Bai Fengxi expressed annoyance that his invitation was merely for an apology.
Feng Lanxi then tried to express his deeper feelings while they admired the lanterns, but was interrupted by Chuanyun, who arrived with an urgent report. Noticing the urgency, Bai Fengxi told him to attend to his matters. She then discovered a lantern he had prepared with a poem reading, "I seek only to have your heart, Till our hair turns white, we won't part," touched by his thoughtfulness. Meanwhile, the Yong King convened his ministers regarding the impending spring tide.
Military commissioner Yu Ming, to prevent flooding, had diverted water to Qingzhou. Prince Xieyue of Qingzhou, in response, stationed troops fifty "li" outside Liangcheng, leading Yu Ming to seek aid from Yongzhou. Minister Wang suggested letting the two states weaken each other, but Minister Qin countered that this would harm the people of Liangcheng and proposed sending troops to reclaim the city.
Feng Lanxi then sought an audience with the Yong King, offering to go to Liangcheng and build a dam based on his expertise from the Ministry of Works. Minister Wang opposed, citing the late king's rule against princes leaving the capital to establish garrisons. Minister Qin supported Feng Lanxi, arguing it was for the greater good of Yongzhou. The Yong King agreed, ordering Feng Lanxi to depart with 500 soldiers the next morning.
Queen Baili was concerned by the Yong King's decision to break the ancestral rule for Feng Lanxi, fearing he might seize military and political power in Liangcheng. However, she believed Feng Lanxi, despite his cunning, would likely be outmatched by the experienced military commissioner Yu Ming. Separately, Bai Fengxi received a letter hinting at trouble in Qingzhou, including troops stationed at Liangcheng, and decided she must go to Liangcheng, obtaining her master Bai Jiande's permission.
Feng Lanxi's journey with his 500 soldiers began. Chuanyun noted that instead of elite troops, they had been given a band of unruly men. Feng Lanxi deduced this was his father's doing, suspecting two motives: either the Yong King sought to provoke a war with Qingzhou, using Liangcheng's vulnerability as an excuse, or his inherent paranoia led him to weaken Feng Lanxi's forces to prevent him from establishing an independent power base. Bai Fengxi soon appeared, joining Feng Lanxi.
She remarked on the strong will of his seemingly undisciplined soldiers, recognizing them as battle-hardened veterans. Though Feng Lanxi acknowledged her perceptive observations, he kept his true intentions regarding Liangcheng a secret. Feng Ju received news of Feng Lanxi's departure and eagerly opened a sachet from Yu Wuyuan, revealing that Feng Lanxi was, in fact, Hei Fengxi of the Fountain Abode. Queen Baili's spy confirmed this, shocking her.
Realizing Feng Lanxi's hidden power, she resolved to find a way to expose his trump card. The journey was plagued by heavy rain, causing the soldiers to complain and threaten to quit. Feng Lanxi dismounted from his carriage, acknowledging the difficult, muddy terrain, and led by example, walking ahead to clear the path, inspiring the disheartened troops. Meanwhile, Yu Wuyuan informed Huang Chao that Feng Lanxi was Hei Fengxi.
Huang Chao found this revelation made the struggle for power across the land much more engaging. He shared his plan to secure an alliance with Youzhou by marrying Princess Hua Chunran, but stressed the need to resolve internal issues in Jizhou first, requesting Yu Wuyuan's assistance. News of Princess Hua Chunran's marriage proposal spread, attracting suitors from all states except Yongzhou. Huang Chao's personal attendance made Hua Chunran realize his true ambition was Youzhou itself, not her.
She wished to remain in Youzhou, inspired by Qingzhou's female founder, and knew Huang Chao was not her ideal match, prompting her to devise a strategy, considering a sarira recently presented to her father as a potential opportunity. Later, during their arduous march, a sudden mountain collapse endangered the troops. Feng Lanxi bravely led the rescue, earning the soldiers' complete loyalty. Bai Fengxi treated his injuries, and he offered her the warmer shelter while he joined the soldiers.
She advised him against this, warning that sharing their sleeping arrangements would diminish his authority and reminding him to maintain proper command etiquette. Insisting on her martial arts ways, she eventually claimed the comfortable bed for herself, leaving him the floor. Despite the hard journey, Feng Lanxi found joy in her presence, deeming these days the most beautiful. The next morning, a flock of ravens appeared, unsettling the soldiers who saw it as a bad omen. However, Bai Fengxi saw it as an opportunity for Feng Lanxi to establish his authority and command their respect, akin to historical figures who used such events to their advantage.
