Rebirth For You Episode 37 Recap
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Qing Tai managed to escape Qing An's pursuit, but he was unwilling to leave in disgrace. He instructed his subordinate to abduct Siqin, a renowned arms maker, with the intention of having him create weapons. Qing Tai believed that Siqin's expertise in weaponry could compensate for his shortage of manpower, potentially allowing him to challenge Qing An and strip him of a crucial ally. Siqin was seized while walking on the street, knocked unconscious, and taken away.
When he awoke, he found himself imprisoned in a workroom by Qing Tai, who demanded he craft weapons. Siqin refused, stating that the allegiance of people comes from more than just weapons and conquest, a truth Qing Tai, with his tyrannical rule that caused misery for his people, would never comprehend. Qing Tai, however, dismissed Siqin's defiance, warning him that without producing the "Diagram of Divine Weapons," he would be deemed useless.
Meanwhile, Li Qian, despite his old injuries, rushed to the capital. His subordinate, Wei Shu, was puzzled by such urgency, though Li Qian simply stated the matter was more vital than national security. In another part of the capital, Jin Xiao, finally showing some initiative, presented Shanhu with her favorite face-washing cream, the kind Princess Jia'nan preferred, which delighted her. Shanhu's maid noted Jin Xiao's sincere effort in choosing the gift.
Baoning had recently been feeling extremely fatigued and constantly drowsy. Qingke, concerned, suggested calling for a chief physician, but Baoning refused, not wanting to worry her Grandmother. Another maid, however, suggested Baoning was merely using sleep as an escape from her sadness. Li Qian arrived at Baoning's residence to find her asleep. He begged Qingke to allow him a moment to see her.
When Baoning awoke and saw him, she asked him to leave, pointing out that Grandmother already knew about their complicated situation. Li Qian, deeply remorseful, admitted his wrongs, blaming himself for letting the past grievances of their families affect her. He struck himself, confessing he was meant to protect and care for her, not hurt her. He desperately sought her forgiveness, asking for one more chance, and promised to wait for her reply.
Before leaving, he placed some warm pastries for her, reiterating his sincere desire for reconciliation. After he departed, Baoning, looking at the pastries, wept bitterly. She then told her maids to inform Stewardess Meng that she was with Su Su, should Grandmother inquire, wishing to hide her sadness. Li Qian then went to his father, Li Changqing, kneeling to beg for his blessing to be with Baoning.
He declared himself willing to bear the sin of being unfilial and face any consequence for his love for Baoning, stating he was "loyal until death, never to part." Li Changqing was enraged, attempting to strike him and accusing Li Qian of making his deceased mother restless, implying Baoning's father was responsible for her death. During this confrontation, an envoy arrived from the palace, summoning Li Qian.
Li Qian immediately left for the palace, where the Grand Empress Dowager, who had been taking medicine, was waiting for him. She had summoned him, she told Stewardess Meng, to test his sincerity towards Baoning. Upon Li Qian's arrival, she reprimanded him, reminding him of Baoning's sacrifice—marrying him and saving his life when she had the power to end it—and how his current status and power were due to her.
She expressed deep disappointment at his treatment of Baoning and declared her intention to issue an edict for their divorce the next day, claiming Baoning was not a toy to be discarded. Li Qian pleaded with her, insisting that he valued Baoning above all power and status, that he truly loved her, and would not agree to a divorce. In an act of desperation, he tore the divorce edict, proclaiming he would rather die than be separated from Baoning.
The Grand Empress Dowager, having secretly intended this as a test, ordered him to be removed from the palace. Later, she confided in Stewardess Meng that she was satisfied with Li Qian's defiance, confident that he would now protect Baoning fiercely, having learned his lesson. Li Qian left the palace, looking utterly distraught. Meanwhile, Su Su attempted to comfort Baoning, urging her to forgive Li Qian now that he had resolved his inner conflict.
However, Baoning felt that the trust between them had been broken like a shattered mirror, difficult to restore, and confessed she was unsure if they could ever return to how they were. The next morning, Baoning went to Shoukang Palace to visit the Grand Empress Dowager. Discovering that her Grandmother was still in bed, Baoning went to check on her. Upon touching her hand, she found it chillingly cold.
After repeated attempts to rouse her, Baoning realized with horror that her Grandmother had passed away. She immediately called for a chief physician, unaware that the physician had been bribed by Empress Dowager Han. The physician falsely claimed that the Grand Empress Dowager, already advanced in years, had succumbed to a sudden heart attack brought on by immense rage. The palace's death knell soon rang, informing the Emperor and all officials of the Grand Empress Dowager's demise.
Baoning was overcome with grief, expressing gratitude for her Grandmother's lifelong protection and wishing for a future life where their roles were reversed, allowing her to care for and spoil her Grandmother. Later, Stewardess Meng informed Baoning about Li Qian's visit the previous day, explaining how the Grand Empress Dowager had merely been testing him with a fake divorce edict and how he had torn it.
Misunderstanding the true nature of events, Baoning was enraged, believing Li Qian's actions had directly caused her Grandmother's death. Without a second thought, she rode furiously out of the palace towards the military camp to confront Li Qian. At the same time, Li Qian, having just heard the news of the Grand Empress Dowager's death, was about to rush to the palace to be with Baoning, but his father, Li Changqing, tried to stop him from causing further trouble.
Baoning burst into the military camp, demanding to see Li Qian. Upon seeing him, she drew her sword, accusing him of feigning ignorance and denying responsibility for her Grandmother's death. She asserted that nothing in the world could compare to her Grandmother and lamented that because of his actions, she had not been able to see her Grandmother one last time or accompany her on her final journey. She declared that she could no longer be with him.
Li Qian admitted tearing the divorce letter but swore he had not known it would lead to such a tragic outcome. He offered his life as atonement, telling her to kill him. Baoning took out her gilding ball, but before she could strike, Li Changqing intervened, saving Li Qian. Furious, Li Changqing accused Baoning's father of killing Li Qian's mother and now Baoning attempting to kill his son.
He then took his own sword and cut the gilding ball in half. With the gilding ball, a symbol of their bond, broken, both Baoning and Li Qian were heartbroken. Baoning, accepting it as a sign of fate, declared their relationship over and that they were strangers now, before turning and leaving. Elsewhere, Empress Dowager Han went to the prison and released Gao Miaorong.
Gao Miaorong congratulated Empress Dowager Han on her newfound power, but the Empress Dowager was not satisfied. She revealed her intent to eliminate Princess Jia'nan, stating she would not be at peace until it was done. Baoning kept a sleepless vigil in the Grand Empress Dowager's mourning hall, with Su Su staying by her side, offering comfort. Late that night, Empress Dowager Han arrived, feigning grief.
Addressing the Grand Empress Dowager's tablet, she menacingly whispered that she would soon send Baoning to join her. She then approached the haggard Baoning, ostensibly to commend her filial piety, and presented her with a pre-drafted and stamped application to guard the Imperial Mausoleums for life, demanding Baoning's fingerprint. Su Su desperately tried to intervene, warning Baoning that signing would mean she could never return to the capital.
Fortunately, Zhao Xiao arrived just in time, preventing Baoning from putting her handprint on the document. Zhao Xiao took Empress Dowager Han aside, warning her that any harm inflicted upon Princess Jia'nan would be considered an act against him, Zhao Xiao, and he would not guarantee the consequences. Simultaneously, Li Lin visited Gao Miaorong in the palace to apply medicine to her injuries. Gao Miaorong realized that Li Lin had been summoned by Empress Dowager Han, sensing her ulterior motives.
Empress Dowager Han, having failed in her first attempt against Baoning, began to devise a new scheme, one that she believed would be impervious to interference from either Zhao Xiao or Li Qian, and for which she would require Gao Miaorong's cooperation. She ordered her attendants to ensure Gao Miaorong was well cared for and that Li Lin visited her regularly to keep her compliant.
