Qingchuan's Veil of Vengean Episode 13 Recap
> Qingchuan's Veil of Vengean Recap
Back then, Mo Qingchuan was captured and tortured in Chu, but she still firmly refused to yield even an inch of ground. Feng Shiye came in at that moment and told Mo Qingchuan that the Mo Army no longer existed—it was now called the Black Armor Army. He also said that if she wanted revenge, she could submit to him.
Mo Qingchuan went out alone to clear her mind, thinking about how she had once killed a thousand people by herself. Feng Shiye approached her and proposed a talk—about the injustice of the world and the downfall of heroes. He also told her that she hadn’t truly been defeated by Chu, but by her own people. He hoped Mo Qingchuan could survive and seek justice. Only then did Mo Qingchuan put down her long sword.
Xia Qiguang came with fireflies to find the troubled Mo Qingchuan, releasing the fireflies to guide her home. When they returned, they found an uninvited guest—Feng Shiye was already inside. Mo Qingchuan introduced Xia Qiguang to Feng Shiye, who noticed that Mo Qingchuan’s poison had been cured. He lamented the suffering he had caused her, including the poison on her body, which was his doing.
Mo Qingchuan hated Feng Shiye deeply, but Feng Shiye said that if time could rewind, he would do the same again—only no one else dared cross him. As he said this, the corners of Feng Shiye’s mouth twitched slightly, revealing deep inner pain. Hearing that Mo Qingchuan’s suffering was caused by Feng Shiye, Xia Qiguang leapt forward to stab Feng Shiye with his sword, but Mu Yun, Feng Shiye’s medic, stopped him.
Jiang Kui returned with candied hawthorn sticks and, seeing the tense scene, also wanted to join in. Feng Shiye called Mu Yun to stop them in time and, before leaving, reminded Mo Qingchuan not to forget the agreement they made three years ago. Mo Qingchuan said she had not forgotten and dared not forget. Feng Shiye ordered Mu Yun to secretly watch Mo Qingchuan.
Feng Shiye went to the court with an arrogant attitude, presenting peace terms that were more than double the previous demands, which no one could accept. He then proposed stationing Chu troops at the border to assist, a blatant threat. Minister Jia Mingzhang angrily opposed this, saying it was like inviting wolves inside. Feng Shiye offered to reduce the tribute by 30%, but insisted on marrying Mo Qingchuan. Mo Qingchuan stood there motionless.
The Empress Dowager was unsure how to decide on Mo Qingchuan’s marriage alliance. After all, Mo Qingchuan was no ordinary person. Agreeing would cause uproar at court, but the Empress Dowager’s heart was fixated on power. Since being named Empress, the path paved with golden chrysanthemums had become her path to power, and chrysanthemums her favorite flower. Feng Shiye’s followers thought he was too emotional, trading so much tribute just for Mo Qingchuan.
But recalling how Mo Qingchuan once led a raid that killed his main general and forced him to retreat, they felt both love and hatred for her. In their eyes, it was all worth it. Xia Qiguang came to ask Mo Qingchuan about her agreement with Feng Shiye—whether she would marry him. Mo Qingchuan couldn’t give a clear answer because many things weren’t up to her.
She believed the Empress Dowager would definitely use her to exchange for that 30% tribute. The pain Mo Qingchuan had endured over the years was unknown to others, and the hatred and suffering in her eyes could consume a person. Xia Qiguang wished he could do something to ease her pain. If she could tell him, he would do whatever it took. He believed there was justice in the court, but Mo Qingchuan cruelly sent him away.
The door to the room opened, and Feng Shiye came out. He confronted Mo Qingchuan about why she hadn’t agreed to the marriage alliance in the hall. Mo Qingchuan saw through Feng Shiye’s true intentions—it was not genuine peace, but something else. They still had their old agreement, but she had not yet completed her revenge. Feng Shiye believed Mo Qingchuan had already avenged Mo Junyu, Chen Siqi, and Zhou Zheng and should be done.
Mo Qingchuan said it wasn’t enough; some people hadn’t been exposed. Feng Shiye knew she meant the Empress Dowager and urged her to consider the bigger picture. Mo Qingchuan bluntly retorted, and they parted unhappily. Jiang Kui watched Feng Shiye’s departing back with strong dislike. Mo Qingchuan had already learned that Feng Shiye had been named heir apparent but deliberately kept it secret, surely for hidden reasons.
Also, Prince Jing had used Feng Shiye to pass messages to Mo Junyu, which was suspicious. Mo Qingchuan vowed to make all who had humiliated her pay—both the Empress Dowager and Feng Shiye. When she was trapped in Chu, Feng Shiye had freed her from prison, but because she never bowed her head, he was deeply troubled. One night, drunk, he forcibly took advantage of the physically weak Mo Qingchuan but afterwards couldn’t bear to look at her again.
