Resumo do episódio 4 de Who Rules The World
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As the Shangzhou army general outside Luocheng vehemently refused peace and demanded surrender, Yu Wuyuan appeared, a lone figure in white, seemingly an unarmed scholar. With a swift move, Yu Wuyuan unhorsed the general and then called out, seeking an audience with Fan Shiji, the Shangzhou commander. Commander Fan, while respectful of Yu Wuyuan’s reputation as the Finest Gentry, expressed no intention of retreating.
Yu Wuyuan warned him that the Six States were currently in turmoil, each with their own secret ambitions, and an unrighteous war now would only invite other states to invade Shangzhou. Acknowledging Shangzhou's wealth but average military strength, Yu Wuyuan offered to negotiate with Luocheng's governor for a complete tax exemption for Shangzhou if they retreated.
Swayed, Commander Fan agreed to report the offer to his King, and Yu Wuyuan’s ability to halt the conflict with mere words earned widespread admiration. Meanwhile, Bai Fengxi encountered Prince Huang Chao and his General Saoxue, Xiao Xuekong. Having known Hei Fengxi for years, Bai Fengxi felt she should be accustomed to extraordinary men, yet she was struck by Huang Chao's presence and quickly identified him.
Huang Chao, in turn, sensed her exceptional skill but couldn't place her identity, noting her appearance didn't match the legend of the "beautiful and lethal" Bai Fengxi. He proposed that one day, he would transform the barren mountains into a clear lake and invite her for a purifying bath, to which Bai Fengxi readily agreed. After sharing a meal, Bai Fengxi asked Han Pu to pack the leftovers and then handed Yan Yingzhou's silver blade to Huang Chao.
Seeing the blade, Huang Chao confirmed her identity, calling her the "oddest woman in the world." Bai Fengxi mentioned Hei Fengxi's suspicion that the Empyrean Token might be a fake, prompting Huang Chao to decide on having Yu Wuyuan verify it. He also resolved to go to Tianshuang Sect to resolve the troubles of those seeking the Empyrean Token from Bai Fengxi, as a gesture of gratitude.
Back at the Shangzhou encampment, Commander Fan raised a truce flag and sent a peace proposal to his King. However, Eunuch Liu, who had been dispatched by the Shang King to oversee the war, accused Fan Shiji of cowardice and defying a royal order. He ordered Fan Shiji to be beheaded as a sacrifice, denouncing him for violating military law. Yu Wuyuan, anticipating treachery, had already sensed that all was not yet settled.
Just as he predicted, the Shangzhou army quickly surrounded Luocheng. Yu Wuyuan assured the city lord of his unwavering commitment to Luocheng and his confidence in winning the battle. From the city wall, he commanded his army to deploy the Sancai Array and the Xuannang Array to stall the main force, urging them to beat war drums to boost morale. As the battle was about to commence, Hei Fengxi suddenly appeared within the Shangzhou ranks, capturing Eunuch Liu.
He warned Liu that if they attacked Luocheng now, the Shangzhou army would be vulnerable to a pincer attack from Jizhou's Skyrider Cavalry, which was only half a day away. Hei Fengxi also subtly threatened the Shang King, revealing knowledge of his secret illness and threatening to intervene personally if the war continued. Terrified, Eunuch Liu immediately ordered a retreat. After the army withdrew, Yu Wuyuan descended from the city wall to personally thank Hei Fengxi.
Hei Fengxi humbly dismissed his intervention, saying Yu Wuyuan could have handled it, as Shangzhou was destined to lose the war anyway. That night, the city lord ordered a grand celebration. Yu Wuyuan and Hei Fengxi conversed late into the night at the Sunset Restaurant. Hei Fengxi recognized the special silk paper of a letter delivered to Yu Wuyuan, deducing it was from Prince Huang Chao. The letter contained two good pieces of news and one bad.
The bad news was the honorable death of Yan Yingzhou, who sacrificed himself to protect the Empyrean Token. The first good news was that Huang Chao had acquired the token. The second, unexpectedly, was that Huang Chao had met Bai Fengxi on a mountain outside Tianshuang Sect and highly praised her beauty and innate talent. Hei Fengxi reacted with thinly veiled jealousy, stating that meeting her was "the worst thing," while Yu Wuyuan considered it a fortunate encounter.
Hei Fengxi reflected that with a capable advisor like Yu Wuyuan by his side, Huang Chao's ambition was becoming apparent, making him a rival to be watched closely. Meanwhile, Bai Fengxi and Han Pu were confronted by several martial artists demanding the Empyrean Token upon their approach to Tianshuang Sect. At that moment, Huang Chao appeared, confirming that the token was now in his possession and warning the pursuers away, claiming his Skyrider Cavalry was nearby.
The martial artists, realizing their disadvantage, quickly dispersed. Huang Chao thanked Bai Fengxi again before departing for Jizhou. Upon returning to Tianshuang Sect, Bai Fengxi playfully bickered with her junior martial sister. She then reported to her master, Bai Jiande, about her encounter with the Soultaker Sect. She described their ruthless nature and mastery of lethal techniques, including knife, Six-Ghost, and Eight-Ghost Soul formations. She also mentioned finding a handkerchief embroidered with the mythical beasts "Qiongqiong" and "Juxu."
Bai Jiande's expression turned grim as he recognized these symbols from a mysterious, brutal army that had attacked the Dadong Empire's capital during the Chongde era. He feared that these ancient enemies, after a century of lying low, had re-emerged as the Soultaker Sect, portending renewed chaos in the world. Later, Bai Fengxi encouraged Han Pu not to rush growing up but to pursue his aspirations.
Han Pu expressed a wish to be as strong as her and wondered if Prince Huang Chao, if he became emperor, would be lonely. Bai Fengxi acknowledged that true companionship was rare, contrasting it with the material wealth and power emperors accumulate, which Han Pu noted they couldn't take to the afterlife. Han Pu, in turn, vowed to grow strong enough to protect Bai Fengxi.
In Yongzhou, Feng Ju, the Third Prince, ostensibly went to the Hot Spring Palace to visit his ailing Second Brother, Feng Lanxi, who was supposedly recuperating there. In reality, Feng Ju sought to confirm suspicions about Lanxi's absence. Huan Niang, Prince Lanxi's steward, resolutely blocked Feng Ju from entering, as a decoy was currently impersonating Lanxi. Just then, Feng Chang, the First Prince, arrived.
Recognizing the precarious situation, he orchestrated a dramatic scene by whipping Huan Niang, intentionally escalating the conflict to deter Feng Ju. Governor Ren Rusong, who had been accompanying the princes during military exercises, then appeared. He sternly rebuked Feng Chang for assaulting a palace official and offered to personally escort both princes to see Lanxi. As Feng Ju peered through a window, he caught a glimpse of what appeared to be someone receiving treatment, momentarily alleviating his doubts.
Feigning disinterest, he decided to return to the relay station, but not before giving Huan Niang some money for her injuries. After Feng Ju left, Ren Rusong thanked Feng Chang. He explained that Princess Yige had entrusted Prince Lanxi to his care before her death, and he was honor-bound to protect him. They agreed to send word to Feng Lanxi, urging him to return to the palace as soon as possible. However, later, Feng Ju realized he had been deceived.
Instead of confronting his brothers directly, he decided it would be more impactful for his father, the Yong King, to witness the deception firsthand. He sought an audience with the Yong King, who had just been informed of the Shangzhou army's retreat, dismissing Shang King Yang Jinghong as narrow-minded for being swayed by Yu Wuyuan and Hei Fengxi.
Feng Ju complained about Feng Chang being an unchallenging opponent in their military exercise and subtly hinted at Lanxi's absence from the Hot Spring Palace, framing it as Lanxi "avoiding" him rather than an unauthorized departure. The Yong King, finding it hard to believe his son would intentionally avoid a brother's visit, decided to accompany Feng Ju to the Hot Spring Palace the following day, a holiday, to personally ascertain Lanxi's condition.
