Rebirth For You Episode 40 (Ending) Recap
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Princess Baoning, determined to uncover the truth behind the massacre of the Li Village, confronted Min Zhou, demanding he confront Zhang Yuqing. She sternly warned him that her patience was thin, and she would show no mercy if she learned of his misdeeds from anyone else. Qingke then read a message informing them that Miss Li was bringing Zhang Yuqing to the capital to confront those who knew the truth.
Faced with this impending confrontation, Min Zhou confessed that the Empress Dowager, feeling out of favor, had ordered assassins to slaughter the Li Village and steal the Book of Supreme Weapons. He was tasked with retrieving the Book to present to the late emperor, hoping to regain favor. On that fateful day, Yongqing armies happened to invade, allowing the Empress Dowager to frame them for the massacre.
Min Zhou, remorseful, admitted he was only ordered to assist in retrieving the Book and was unaware they would kill all the villagers. Baoning, hearing this, finally understood the full, tragic truth. Meanwhile, Qing Tai, who had been exiled and was now a fugitive, learned that Lord Xin, Li Qian, had been sent out of the city and was being escorted back to the capital. Seeing an opportunity, Qing Tai decided to ambush Li Qian.
In the capital, Zhao Xiao, seeking to atone for his past transgressions, met with the young Emperor. He volunteered to eliminate Qing Tai's remnants, and the Emperor, pleased, agreed, dispatching Lord Cao's men to ensure Li Qian's safe return to the palace. Princess Baoning, worried for Li Qian's safety, sent her maid, Xiaoman, to wait at the city gate and immediately inform her upon his arrival, as she herself was advised against leaving the palace due to heightened security.
Zhao Xiao soon discovered Qing Tai's movements, noting that Qing Tai and his men were following Li Qian's escort on the road back to the city. Realizing Qing Tai intended to harm Li Qian, Zhao Xiao decided to exploit the situation. Knowing that Lord Cao was guarding against his own men, Zhao Xiao believed Lord Cao wouldn't anticipate an attack from Qing Tai, thus allowing Li Qian to be killed without Zhao Xiao's direct involvement.
On the road, Li Qian, still in shackles as a guilty party, was comforted by Lord Cao, who assured him that the Emperor trusted him and that the truth would eventually come out. Li Qian, however, stated that Baoning's trust was all he needed. Their journey was abruptly interrupted when Qing Tai and his forces ambushed them. Lord Cao was knocked unconscious while defending Li Qian, who was subsequently taken captive by Qing Tai.
Zhao Xiao's men, who were observing, made no move to pursue Qing Tai or rescue Li Qian. Separately, in Bingzhou, Dong Shanhu found herself bound and confronted by Shopkeeper Wang and two thugs. She explained that Shopkeeper Wang, having been fired for dishonest dealings, harbored resentment and hired ruffians to attack her. Fortunately, Jin Xiao arrived just in time, scolding the thugs for hurting a woman before rescuing Shanhu and beating her captors.
Seeing her unharmed, Jin Xiao finally confessed his feelings, telling Shanhu that he liked her, and if she no longer liked him, he would simply make her fall for him again. Shanhu, who had been waiting for his confession, happily reciprocated his feelings. Back in the capital, Princess Baoning received news that Qing Tai had kidnapped Li Qian and was demanding the Book of Supreme Weapons in exchange.
She realized that if the Book fell into Qing Tai's hands, the consequences would be dire, potentially allowing him to seize power. While contemplating her options, Qingke accidentally spilled water on the Book, which revealed a hidden secret within its pages. Meanwhile, Lord Cao was brought back to his manor and treated for his injuries. The Chief Physician discreetly informed him that while his wounds were not life-threatening, they might render him infertile.
Overwhelmed by this news and feeling he could not give Su Su the child she desired, Lord Cao began to avoid her. He cruelly told her he did not love her and wished to divorce, claiming he had only married her out of pity, hoping to drive her away. Distraught, Su Su angrily left. Qing Tai brought Li Qian to a secret underground armory, awaiting Baoning's arrival with the Book.
Despite the danger, Baoning, accompanied by Qingke (after sending Xiaoman to wait outside), ventured to the armory, sending a pigeon message to Dongdong and Jin Xiao for assistance. Upon entering, they narrowly escaped a deadly crossbow trap, thanks to the timely intervention of Siqin, a master of mechanisms, who had also been captured by Qing Tai.
Siqin revealed that Qing Tai, having been driven out of Yongqing due to his tyrannical rule and lacking sufficient forces to challenge Mu’an, desperately wanted the Book to create ultimate weapons and conquer the world. Collaborating with Siqin, Baoning created a modified version of the Book, planning to exchange it for Li Qian. She presented the decoy to Qing Tai, demanding Li Qian's release first.
However, after receiving the Book, Qing Tai betrayed his word and attempted to kill them all. Siqin swiftly activated a hidden mechanism, allowing Baoning and Li Qian to escape the collapsing armory, with Qing Tai satisfied he had the Book and not pursuing them further. Su Su, unwilling to accept the divorce, returned to confront Lord Cao, convinced he was hiding something.
She tearfully suggested he was pushing her away because he believed he was dying and wanted to arrange her future. Lord Cao, seeing her genuine love, finally confessed the truth: he was not dying, but his injuries made it impossible for them to have children.
Relieved he wasn't terminally ill, Su Su declared that she loved him regardless of his fertility, reminding him that they were one, and if they couldn't have their own children, they could adopt orphans, forming a loving family together. Overjoyed by her acceptance, Lord Cao embraced her, and they reconciled, looking forward to a new life together. Meanwhile, Baoning and Li Qian reconciled, clearing up the misunderstandings surrounding the late Grand Empress Dowager's death and the Li family village massacre.
Li Qian, having repaired the gilded ball she thought he had discarded, returned it, symbolizing their renewed bond. Baoning then revealed to Li Qian that the Book of Supreme Weapons had a crucial final step, which she had withheld, meaning only she possessed the knowledge to create the true, complete weapon. Shortly after, Qingke brought Baoning miscarriage prevention medicine, inadvertently revealing to Li Qian that Baoning was pregnant and had not given up on their child.
Overjoyed, Li Qian expressed his hope for a daughter whom they would name Li Ancheng, symbolizing peace for the state. As Baoning and Siqin worked to develop the true Book of Supreme Weapons, Qing Tai also urged his men to accelerate the production of his own version. Wei Shu, while searching for Li Qian, stumbled upon Qing Tai's hiding place and reported it to Li Qian.
At the same time, Zhao Xiao also discovered Qing Tai's whereabouts and plotted to eliminate both Qing Tai and Li Qian, showcasing his capabilities to the Emperor and Baoning. Zhao Xiao launched an attack on Qing Tai's stronghold. However, Qing Tai unleashed his weapon, effortlessly killing Zhao Xiao's subordinate, Zhao Zhong, and overwhelming Zhao Xiao's forces. Li Qian arrived, intervening to save Zhao Xiao from certain death.
After being rescued, Zhao Xiao candidly admitted to Li Qian that he had indeed wished for Li Qian to die at Qing Tai's hands, believing that only then could Baoning truly be his. Li Qian, in turn, told Zhao Xiao that Baoning had never harbored romantic feelings for him; his affection was unrequited. He chastised Zhao Xiao for repeatedly trying to sabotage his marriage, calling his actions unjust.
Li Qian urged Zhao Xiao to set aside their personal grievances and unite to defend their state against Qing Tai's threat. For the greater good of Mu’an, Zhao Xiao reluctantly agreed to cooperate. Baoning later arranged a private meeting with Zhao Xiao, accusing him of using his supposed love for her as a pretext to harm her family and friends, questioning whether his intentions were genuine or merely selfish and stubborn.
Nevertheless, she thanked him for agreeing to collaborate with Li Qian against their common enemy and expressed her hope that he would act with true righteousness and not disappoint her. In Yongqing, the Second Prince Qing An, accompanied by Dongdong, set out to track Qing Tai. Dongdong, affirming her deep love and commitment, pledged to stand by Qing An through life and death.
Meanwhile, Li Qian and Baoning enjoyed a peaceful outing, reminiscing about their past and envisioning a future where Li Qian, after defeating Qing Tai, would retire from military life and return to Bingzhou with Baoning for a tranquil existence. Qing Tai, having repaired his weapon, launched a final assault against Mu’an State. Qing An and Dongdong also arrived later. In the ensuing battle, he gravely injured Yun Lin with his weapon.
A furious Li Qian engaged Qing Tai in combat but was ultimately outmatched by the weapon's power. Just as Li Qian's life hung in the balance, the weapon backfired, turning against its creator and killing Qing Tai. Li Qian remarked that Qing Tai's ambition had caused his downfall, and he had met a deserved end. With Qing Tai defeated, the Second Prince Qing An ascended to the throne of Yongqing and pledged lasting friendship with Mu’an.
Baoning and Siqin successfully developed the true Book of Supreme Weapons, delivering both the finished product and its blueprints to the Imperial Palace. Baoning entrusted the future of Mu’an to the young Emperor, choosing instead to embark on a life of travel and adventure with Li Qian.
In recognition of his many crimes, including the murder of Consort Qin Yu, multiple attempts to frame Li Qian, and the injury of Lord Cao, Marquis Jinghai, Zhao Xiao, confessed and accepted his punishment. He was stripped of all his official titles and exiled to Eastern Guizhou, forbidden from ever returning to the capital without summons. Five years passed. In Bingzhou, Li Changqing's family gathered to bid farewell to Dongdong as she departed to marry into the Yongqing royal family.
He Cuihua, though tearful, found comfort in her family's blessings as Dongdong knelt to say goodbye before leaving in her wedding carriage. Jin Xiao and Dong Shanhu were happily married, their love flourishing. Su Su and Lord Cao, having adopted a daughter named Nianci, were blessed with a son, Jinwen, achieving the happy and fulfilling family life they had longed for.
Far away in Bingzhou, Princess Li Ancheng, exhibiting her mother's spirited nature, was punished by her father, Li Qian, and defiantly declared her intention to run away from home with her friends. Meanwhile, Li Qian and Baoning were enjoying a peaceful excursion in the countryside. Li Qian reflected on the joy of everyone finding their happy endings as he and Baoning embraced, admiring the beautiful landscape, content in their love and the peace that had finally settled over their world.
