Rebirth For You Episode 34 Recap
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Officials, led by Mr. Jin, gathered, upset because Li Qian's policy of having soldiers farm for self-sufficiency during peacetime had disrupted many merchants' interests. They intended to confront him, but Li Qian turned back just as he arrived. A guard reported that Princess Jiang Baoning was missing, and Li Qian had left to find his wife. The officials were furious at being stood up. Meanwhile, Li Qian galloped through the streets, pursuing a carriage.
He intercepted it, promising an explanation, but found it empty. Realizing Baoning was not inside, he immediately delegated military duties to Yun Lin and domestic affairs to Li Dongzhi, then set off to pursue Baoning himself. Baoning's attendants, Qingke and Xiaoman, had taken a separate route to evade Li Qian. In the city, Jin Xiao tried to invite Shanhu out but was rejected. Li Qian's pursuit led him to a theatrical troupe, which he searched, but Baoning was not there.
It was revealed that Baoning had received help from Zhao Xiao to leave Bingzhou. Knowing Li Qian controlled the entire province, Baoning orchestrated a clever plan: she arranged for a singer, Qingke, and Xiaoman to attract Li Qian's attention by heading out of the city, while she herself did not leave but instead circled back, thus evading Li Qian's pursuit.
To Baoning's surprise, the singer was Zhao Xiao's person, which made her realize that the incident at Qinfang Pavilion had been a deliberate setup by Zhao Xiao. However, Baoning dismissed the revelation, stating that the issue between her and Li Qian was not the singer, but the generational grievances. She felt that Li Qian's coldness, doubt, and attempts to restrict her meant there was no future for them.
Zhao Xiao attempted to console her, suggesting that her father could not have been the evil man responsible for the massacre and that Li Qian's actions indicated a lack of deep love for her. Changing the subject, Baoning asked about Qingke and Xiaoman, and Zhao Xiao assured her that he had sent people to meet them, promising their reunion in the capital. Baoning thanked Zhao Xiao for his help, and they continued their journey.
Li Qian eventually learned from the singer that Baoning had instructed her to create the diversion. He realized he was too late and that Baoning was likely already en route to the capital. A message from Dongzhi informed him that Li Changqing would also soon arrive in the capital. Li Qian accelerated his journey, deciding to enter the city alone to avoid drawing attention. He instructed Wei Shu to deliver a memorial to the Emperor.
Guanju informed Gao Miaorong of Li Qian's arrival. Gao Miaorong knew then that what was inevitable could not be avoided. On the street, a thief deliberately stole Li Qian's moneybag, leading him into a secluded courtyard where Gao Miaorong awaited him. Gao Miaorong stated her high standing with the Empress Dowager and offered to assist Li Qian if he desired.
Li Qian, unwilling to engage in such schemes, simply demanded his moneybag, which Baoning had personally embroidered for him, and turned to leave. It was revealed that Gao Miaorong was compelled by Empress Dowager Han, understanding that a storm was brewing from which no one could hide. During their journey to the capital, Zhao Xiao reiterated his desire for Baoning, refusing to give up.
He confessed his regret over past events, claiming that if he had tried harder, their fate might have been different. Baoning urged him to move on and find his own happiness, but Zhao Xiao insisted that his happiness was within reach and he would continue to wait for her. He escorted her to the palace gates, promising continued support. At Kangshou Palace, the Grand Empress Dowager, gravely ill, had not wanted Baoning to be notified for fear of worrying her.
However, Baoning's unexpected return delighted her so much that she willingly drank her bitter medicine. When asked about Li Qian, Baoning hesitated, but then Li Qian arrived, surprising her. They feigned affection to alleviate the Grand Empress Dowager's concerns. The Grand Empress Dowager, fearing her illness would affect Baoning, urged Li Qian to take Baoning home. As soon as they left the palace, Li Qian and Baoning began to argue.
He expressed his worry about her leaving Bingzhou without a word, but Baoning declared she was no longer his wife since leaving and refused to return home with him. In their struggle, Baoning slapped Li Qian, telling him they could not go back to how things were. Li Qian, seeing her anger, decided to leave her to cool down and promised to return later, a promise Baoning rejected. Their heated exchange was witnessed by Su Su.
Later that night, a servant reported an incident at the charity house. A small fire had started when a candle accidentally ignited a curtain. Qin Yu, one of the residents, became frantic, repeatedly screaming, "Don't kill me!" Han's secret guards, who had been observing the charity house, recognized Qin Yu as a survivor of the past village massacre. Baoning returned to Jiang Mansion, where memories of her parents brought her to tears.
She vowed to clear her father's name from any wrongdoing and immediately began writing a letter to her paternal uncle, seeking his confirmation of past events. At Li Mansion, Li Qian met his father, Li Changqing, who, upon learning of Baoning's return, intended to accuse the Jiang family in the palace. Li Qian intervened, preventing his father from further hurting Baoning.
He Cuihua overheard their argument and, understanding the situation, forbade Li Changqing from risking the entire family's safety by pursuing an old grudge for his deceased former wife, or from disregarding Li Qian and Baoning's relationship. Li Changqing, in a fit of anger, accused He Cuihua of being greedy for wealth, reminding her that she was not the one who died.
Deeply hurt, He Cuihua responded that if she had died, she would not want the living to seek revenge, as long as her children were healthy and happy. Realizing his error, Li Changqing handed his jade pendant to Li Qian and departed. Back at Kangshou Palace, the Grand Empress Dowager was in high spirits with Baoning present. Li Qian arrived with figwort of Changbai Mountain for her health. Noting Baoning's coldness towards him, he soon excused himself.
The Grand Empress Dowager observed the couple's strained relationship and gently advised Baoning that life inevitably brings grievances and that not everything can go as one wishes. Baoning listened intently. Later, Su Su, having seen the couple's argument, asked Baoning what had happened. Baoning, reluctantly, confided in her. Su Su acknowledged Li Qian's fault but pointed out his dedication in following her to the capital showed his deep affection.
She then decided to enlist Cao Xuan's help to mend their relationship. Empress Dowager Han summoned Zhao Xiao, seeking his assistance in controlling Li Qian. Zhao Xiao confirmed that Li Qian's unauthorized entry into the capital was a serious offense and that he had secured impeachment memorials from Bingzhou officials. He assured her that he would wait for the grand court session to publicly humiliate Li Qian before the assembled officials.
Meanwhile, Li Qian met with Cao Xuan, seeking introductions to capital officials. Unbeknownst to them, Zhao Xiao was also actively garnering support among officials to impeach Li Qian. Cao Xuan then invited Li Qian to his mansion for drinks, where Baoning was also present, as Cao Xuan and Su Su hoped to reconcile the couple. However, Baoning remained unyielding and left the mansion. Just outside, she encountered Zhao Xiao, who offered her a ride in his carriage.
