Royal Nirvana Episode 8 Recap
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Xiao Dingquan, choked with emotion, finally agreed to his teacher Lu Shiyu's return to his hometown, understanding that Lu Shiyu knew everything about the recent exam scandal. After their poignant conversation, Xiao Dingquan found himself alone, crouching on a street corner, overcome with tears. His cousin Gu Fengen approached, feeling deeply guilty for his role in the imperial examination and believing his participation had caused all the recent turmoil.
Xiao Dingquan, however, did not blame him, only pleading with Gu Fengen to stay by his side, for he could not bear the loss of another loved one. To bring an end to the complicated affair, Xiao Dingquan was forced to lay all blame for the misdeeds on Zhao, the old clerk. Meanwhile, Earl Anping Zhao Yong, Xiao Dingtang's maternal grandfather, arrived in the capital and met with Xiao Dingtang and Li Baizhou. Surprisingly, Xu Changping was also present.
It was revealed that Xu Changping had secretly been working for Li Baizhou, and the clever "mislabelling" scheme in the examination hall was his brainchild. Li Baizhou greatly admired Xu Changping's intelligence. Despite the praise, Xu Changping remained composed. He later made a clandestine visit to Zhao in prison to bid him farewell.
Kneeling, Zhao addressed Xu Changping as the descendant of his late master, stating that he had done all he could and urged Xu Changping to take care of himself on the challenging path ahead. The day for the announcement of examination results arrived. Gu Fengen, eager to see his name on the list, pestered Xiao Dingquan to accompany him. Xiao Dingquan, still burdened by the recent exam-related unpleasantness, was initially reluctant.
However, his demeanor changed dramatically when Gu Fengen mentioned that Lu Wenpu would be bringing his sister, Lu Wenxi, to view the list. Suddenly energized, Xiao Dingquan eagerly headed out. Gu Fengen, as expected, found his name among the successful candidates. But Xiao Dingquan's attention was elsewhere; he was solely preoccupied with finding Lu Wenxi. When he discovered she had not come to the announcement, he playfully chased Gu Fengen in mock anger.
In contrast to Gu Fengen's success, Zhang Shaoyun, the son of the Ministry of Justice Minister Zhang Luzheng, who mistakenly believed himself brilliant but was in fact incompetent, failed the exam. Gu Fengen privately quipped to Xiao Dingquan that Zhang Shaoyun passing would have been truly laughable. Feeling humiliated and the subject of ridicule, Zhang Shaoyun lashed out at the successful Lu Wenpu, ordering his men to push him into a pond.
Xiao Dingquan, witnessing this bullying, promptly pulled the drenched Lu Wenpu out. Undeterred, Zhang Shaoyun continued to boast loudly that his sister was destined to be the Crown Princess, a plan orchestrated by Wu Dehou himself. Enraged by this blatant disrespect and the spreading of rumors, Xiao Dingquan swiftly kicked Zhang Shaoyun into the water, making him just as soaked.
Unaware of the incident at the announcement, Lu Shiyu, who had not yet departed the capital, received news that Wu Dehou intended for one of Minister Zhang Luzheng's daughters to marry Xiao Dingquan. Lu Shiyu sighed, understanding Wu Dehou's underlying motive: to prevent Zhang Luzheng from aligning with Li Baizhou, as Zhang was the only one among the Six Ministers not yet under Li Baizhou's influence.
He realized that Xiao Dingquan desperately needed to secure Zhang Luzheng's loyalty, otherwise, all six key ministerial positions would fall under the sway of Li Baizhou. Lu Shiyu expressed his concern that such a marriage would be detrimental. Unsure of the truth regarding the proposed marriage and knowing Zhang Luzheng was also a student of Lu Shiyu, Xiao Dingquan went to his teacher's home to seek confirmation. To his surprise, he found Lu Wenxi there, helping to dry books.
He watched, captivated, as her delicate bare arms and back shimmered in the sunlight. When Lu Wenxi realized she was being observed, she quickly pulled down her sleeves, blushing with embarrassment. Understanding her modesty, Xiao Dingquan conversed with her from behind a screen. The screen displayed a landscape painting she had created, and they found much common ground, conversing with great enthusiasm. Though Xiao Dingquan never saw her face directly, he was deeply charmed by her.
Listening to her describe the beautiful scenery, he found himself yearning to explore those landscapes with her one day. After much deliberation, Lu Shiyu concluded that Zhang Luzheng's daughter was unsuitable to become Crown Princess. He believed that while Zhang Luzheng was capable, he lacked virtue, and as the future Emperor's father-in-law, he would only become an obstacle for Xiao Dingquan.
Lu Shiyu revealed that he already had a more fitting candidate in mind: Lu Wenxi, the daughter of Lu Ying. He had already submitted a memorial to the Emperor, recommending Lu Wenxi as Crown Princess. Looking out the window, Lu Shiyu observed Xiao Dingquan and Lu Wenxi conversing like soulmates, a beautiful scene that brought a subtle smile to his lips.
Later, Xiao Dingquan, still considering the marriage proposal, remarked that if Lu Shiyu did not approve of Zhang's daughter, then it must be Lu Wenxi whom his teacher had in mind.
