Serenade of Peaceful Joy Episode 70 Recap
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Ouyang Xiu suggested that Zhao Zhen bring Zhao Huirou back to the palace for recuperation. Zhao Zhen approved Ouyang Xiu's advice, stripping Zhao Huirou of her title as Princess of Yanguo. As for Liang Huaiji, Zhao Zhen already had arrangements in mind. After Zhao Zhen announced his decision, he asked Sima Guang if he had anything else to say. Sima Guang was convinced by Zhao Zhen and no longer insisted on executing Liang Huaiji.
However, what he didn't understand was that the biggest mistake in this matter was Zhao Huirou's stubbornness. If Zhao Zhen had forcibly ordered Zhao Huirou to return to the princess's mansion at the beginning, things wouldn't have escalated to this point. Sima Guang didn't understand why Zhao Zhen refused to strictly discipline Zhao Huirou.
Zhao Zhen picked up the puppet left by Zhao Huirou on the ground and replied to Sima Guang that Zhao Huirou was a person, not a seemingly perfect puppet. Zhao Zhen came to Yifeng Pavilion to visit. Since Liang Huaiji was no longer by Zhao Huirou's side, Zhao Huirou's health had been deteriorating. Miao Xinhe wanted to beg Zhao Zhen to let Liang Huaiji return to Zhao Huirou's side.
Zhao Zhen did not respond, only saying that he wanted to take Zhao Huirou out of the city to see those who made lanterns for the lantern festival. Zhao Zhen took Cao Danshu and Zhao Huirou to a lantern shop, wanting Zhao Huirou to see what ordinary people thought and felt.
Zhao Huirou, however, misunderstood Zhao Zhen's intention, thinking that Zhao Zhen wanted her to continue being a Bodhisattva for the common people to worship, and to continue being a puppet in the hands of the censors. Zhao Zhen explained, saying that he merely wanted Zhao Huirou to know his true thoughts and understand why the censors offered their advice.
Zhao Huirou replied that if she could choose, she would rather be an ordinary citizen to be with Liang Huaiji day and night. Zhao Zhen countered that one cannot choose one's destiny, and even if she could, Zhao Huirou would not be able to adapt to the life of ordinary people. Zhao Zhen patiently persuaded Zhao Huirou not to be too stubborn. After experiencing these turbulences and Zhao Zhen's persuasion, Zhao Huirou slightly let go of her obsession.
She only requested Zhao Zhen to let Liang Huaiji leave this lonely city, to let Liang Huaiji see the scenery outside the lonely city for her. As long as Liang Huaiji lived well, she could never see Liang Huaiji again. Zhao Zhen told Zhao Huirou that he had already arranged for Zhang Maoze to send Liang Huaiji to reunite with Liang Yuansheng.
From then on, Liang Huaiji would no longer be the eunuch Huaiji, but Yuanheng, the youngest son of the Liang family. " "" Years passed. Late at night, Zhao Zhen found two paintings in Funing Palace. One was a painting Cao Danshu had given to Zhao Zhen a long, long time ago, and the other was a painting of Cao Danshu painted by Zhao Zhen.
Zhao Zhen felt a surge of emotion and ordered his attendant to call Cao Danshu to Funing Palace with wine, saying he wanted to get drunk with her. When Cao Danshu arrived at Funing Palace, Zhao Zhen had already fallen ill, clutching his chest and unable to utter a word. Cao Danshu supported Zhao Zhen and had someone quickly call an imperial physician.
Cao Danshu looked at the paintings on the ground and realized that Zhao Zhen had already had her in his heart since his youth. Zhao Zhen tried to reach for the wine but accidentally knocked over the wine pot. The wine spilled onto the candlelight, and the two portraits caught fire. Zhao Zhen looked at Cao Danshu, embraced her one last time, and then passed away. Cao Danshu was heartbroken, crying profusely while holding Zhao Zhen.
Zhang Maoze kept reminding her from the side. Cao Danshu suppressed her grief and ordered Zhang Maoze to personally bring Zongshi into the palace to inherit the throne. Zhao Huirou refused to believe the news of Zhao Zhen's death. She remained in a dazed state, immersed in her own world, and asked Cao Danshu when Zhao Zhen would return and if he would bring Liang Huaiji back with him.
Cao Danshu couldn't bear to break the truth to her and only said that Zhao Zhen would be back shortly. Cao Danshu took Zhao Huirou to a school in the suburbs. Zhao Huirou knew that Liang Huaiji was in the attic, but she did not go further. She merely waved her hand from a distance towards the attic where Liang Huaiji was, then left with Cao Danshu. This was the last time Zhao Huirou and Liang Huaiji saw each other.
After Zhao Zhen's death, the entire nation mourned. Even Yelü Hongji in the distant Liao Kingdom was deeply saddened upon hearing the news of Zhao Zhen's death, and he offered sacrifices towards the territory of the Great Song. Throughout his life, Zhao Zhen was diligent in governance and loved his people, dedicating all his efforts to ensuring a peaceful and stable life for the common people. Later generations commented on Zhao Zhen: "As a ruler, he was benevolent; the emperor was truly beyond reproach."
