Siege in Fog Episode 49 Recap
> Siege in Fog Recap
Yi Shoucheng and Pan Jianchi, along with other generals, meticulously deployed their battle plans around a sand table, showing seamless coordination. They discussed how Murong Chen's army had arrived to siege Changye, a major military battalion for Yi Lianshen, and how they planned to cut off enemy supply lines to force an all-out attack or withdrawal. While the war raged, Qin Sang remained deeply worried about Yi Liankai.
Pan Jianchi found Qin Sang in a dangerous area and assured her that Yi Shoucheng had dispatched Tian Meng Association members and Xibei contacts to find news of Lan Po, which Qin Sang appreciated, leading Pan Jianchi to remark that this was the first time she had thanked him because of Yi Liankai. Soon after, Huaixiu arrived at the Yi family home.
Qin Sang was at Yi Jipei's bedside, telling him she and Eldest Brother had decided to have new clothes made for him and were waiting for the dressmaker, who claimed to not need measurements. Huaixiu, upon seeing the incapacitated Yi Jipei, felt a complex mix of emotions. She confessed that she had left years ago because his sudden proposal of marriage had frightened her, as he had never spoken such words in their decades of acquaintance.
Huaixiu recalled making countless clothes for Yi Jipei, including the bridal gowns for all his wives: a red peony for the First Madam, thin silk for the Second, dark fringes of auspicious clouds for the Third (whose maiden surname was Yun), a pair of gold 'xi' (happy) characters on a slanted skirt flap for the Fourth, waves symbolizing Yongjiang for the Fifth (who came from Jiangbei), and white satin for the Sixth (as Western cultures were trending).
She expressed her inability to imagine making or wearing her own bridal gown, wondering about their future together. Huaixiu explained that while others feared Yi Jipei for his power and uniform, she remembered him from their first meeting in coarse clothing, which she considered his true self. She then presented him with a similar coarse garment, proposing to take him away from the war-torn Fuyuan if he would wear it.
Yi Jipei responded by moving his finger, indicating his acceptance, and Huaixiu promised to take him. Meanwhile, Yi Liankai arrived at Zhenhan Pass and was immediately ordered inside by Yi Lianshen's soldiers. At home, during a meal, Yi Lianyi noted the declining luxury of their dishes due to the intense war, apologizing to the pregnant Qin Sang.
He mentioned that Yi Shoucheng's forces had secured beef from an enemy supply troop and would send some to her room, urging her to prioritize her child. Qin Sang reminded him of his own impending fatherhood. Yi Lianyi then requested Qin Sang to organize Fan Yanyun's belongings for Yi Lianshen's return, prompting Qin Sang to ask if Yi Lianshen would indeed come back.
Yi Lianyi, after being asked about Lan Po, advised Qin Sang to trust Yi Liankai and believe that no news was good news. Qin Sang began tidying Fan Yanyun's belongings. As she looked at Fan Yanyun's photograph, she murmured that Yanyun had, in the end, spread her wings and flown away. Inside a drawer, she discovered a stack of letters, one of which was addressed to Yi Liankai.
The letter, penned by Fan Yanyun, spoke of Qin Sang's fury when her handkerchief went missing, resulting in her nanny being sent away, and Yanyun’s decision to never return the handkerchief. Fan Yanyun admitted to being a "thief" but lamented her inability to steal Yi Liankai's heart. Reading this, Qin Sang finally recalled a childhood memory: a boy asking her name and introducing himself as Yi Liankai, offering her candies. She realized he was the "little brother" from the hospital.
Meanwhile, Huaixiu was seen feeding Yi Jipei before being called away by a servant. She told Yi Jipei she would return shortly, leaving him to struggle weakly with a spoon. Yi Shoucheng instructed his troops to establish camp by the riverside before nightfall, expressing concern that cannon fire during their confrontation with Murong Chen might harm Jiangzuo's civilians. He lamented that in war, the common people always suffer the most.
Suddenly, Qin Sang pushed past soldiers and stormed onto the train platform, demanding to board the train with Yi Shoucheng. He chided her for her boldness, noting her transformation from a cultured lady to a "wild horse," and ordered his men to take her back. Qin Sang, however, resisted, tearfully explaining her desperate need to see Lan Po.
Yi Shoucheng warned her that he was leading men to war, and her presence would only cause trouble and disturb the battle, threatening military punishment if she refused to comply. Qin Sang, in turn, expressed frustration, recalling how she was previously stopped by Jiangzuo's Political Adviser when going to Zhishan, and now by its Great General when heading to Zhenhan Pass, questioning her own "honor."
She declared that her heart, once like dead ashes, was now burning with anxiety, and as Lan Po's wife, she must share his humiliation, fate, life, and death. Yi Shoucheng warned her that boarding the train carried an 80-90% chance of death for her and her unborn child, reminding her that warriors don't expect to return from battle.
Qin Sang defiantly stated she would bear her own fate, and if denied passage, she would take her child to the afterlife to wait for Yi Liankai. Faced with her unwavering resolve, Yi Shoucheng reluctantly ordered his men to take meticulous care of the pregnant Qin Sang during the journey. Inside a train cabin, Yi Shoucheng was discussing military matters when Qin Sang entered, thanking him for allowing her to board and wishing him safety amidst the dangers of war.
She then prepared to leave, but Yi Shoucheng stopped her, sending Pan Jianchi to get water so he could speak privately. Yi Shoucheng admitted he had wronged Qin Sang and asked if she knew why Pan Jianchi (referred to as Li Wangping in the past) had broken his promise to her. Qin Sang believed it was for the sake of the country, but Yi Shoucheng confessed it was his fault.
He explained that while evading pursuers, he was ambushed by the Fu Army in Changye. Pan Jianchi risked his life to warn and save him, forcing Yi Shoucheng to take Pan Jianchi with him and leave. He wanted Qin Sang to know that Pan Jianchi was not a disloyal lover. Meanwhile, at Zhenhan Pass, Yi Lianshen subjected Yi Liankai to severe whipping and interrogation.
He furiously questioned how Yi Liankai, with his extraordinary abilities—resolving the Zhishan crisis, escaping Tian Meng Association's prison, and coming to Zhenhan Pass alone—could fail to protect Fan Yanyun and her child. Yi Liankai admitted it was his fault for not protecting Yanyun, saying he never expected her to commit suicide and that she had simply refused to be a pawn in the Jiangzuo game any longer.
He vehemently insisted that he and Yanyun were innocent and had no improper relationship. Unconvinced, Yi Lianshen continued to whip him, raging about how all of Jiangzuo believed the child in Yanyun's womb was Yi Liankai's. Yi Shoucheng visited Qin Sang in her cabin, noting she had brought no servants and worrying about her delicate health during the journey. Qin Sang explained she had left in a hurry and didn't want to bring anyone to die with her.
Yi Shoucheng, reflecting on his own life, lamented the many mistakes he made due to obstinacy, acknowledging that life's choices are one-way tickets with no turning back, a path he, too, found himself on. As an aide reported their approach to the front line, Yi Shoucheng ordered the train to stop and advised Qin Sang to disembark. Qin Sang, carrying her luggage, stepped out of the cabin and met Pan Jianchi.
Pan Jianchi quietly told her that meeting her in this life was his greatest regret-free decision, and no matter what the future held, it was "worth it." Qin Sang offered a faint smile and bid him farewell. Yi Shoucheng, concerned for Qin Sang's safety, assigned Pan Jianchi to escort her. Pan Jianchi initially resisted, wishing to stay with Yi Shoucheng until the very end, citing his inability to repay his mentor.
However, Yi Shoucheng declared him his "inheritor" who must fight for the future, and ordered him to protect Qin Sang. Pan Jianchi and Qin Sang bade farewell to Yi Shoucheng and set off on their journey. Qin Sang, weakened by her pregnancy and the long walk, struggled, but Pan Jianchi continuously assisted her, encouraging her to hold on until they reached their destination.
Once settled, Pan Jianchi advised her to rest and conveyed a message from Min Hongyu that they would depart early the next morning. He then asked Qin Sang if she had considered the worst possible outcome. She affirmed that she had, declaring that no matter if Yi Liankai was alive or dead, she was determined to bring him home. The next morning, Qin Sang met Min Hongyu and anxiously inquired about Yi Liankai’s condition.
Min Hongyu revealed he had "suffered some torture," which immediately worried Qin Sang, making her question if Yi Lianshen had inflicted it. Min Hongyu speculated it was likely due to Fan Yanyun’s matter. Qin Sang stated her intention to tell Yi Lianshen the truth, but Min Hongyu countered that truth isn't always important and can be weaker than imagined, urging Qin Sang to return before facing Yi Lianshen.
Qin Sang refused, insisting she must see Yi Liankai and declared they would either return together or stay together. Min Hongyu remarked that Qin Sang and Yi Liankai were truly a match made in heaven, even sharing similar personalities. She informed Qin Sang that she could arrange a meeting with Yi Lianshen in six hours but couldn't guarantee she would see Yi Liankai. While Qin Sang waited, Pan Jianchi stood outside.
Min Hongyu observed him, remarking on his commitment to escort Qin Sang, his former love, to meet his romantic rival and seemingly walk a "path of no return." Pan Jianchi sought clarification, and Min Hongyu explained that Yi Shoucheng likely intended for him to shed romantic attachments and focus on "great righteousness," as he was Yi Shoucheng's chosen successor.
Pan Jianchi acknowledged that Yi Shoucheng had enabled his return to the past, and that Qin Sang was more mature, having chosen her path without hesitation. Min Hongyu then urged Pan Jianchi to focus on his strategic duties, revealing that Yi Shoucheng had already launched his army for a decisive battle with Murong Chen.
She warned that if Yi Shoucheng lost, Li Chongnian had Fuyuan surrounded, and Murong Chen was advancing northwest, making it a critical time where "the sky will be changing soon." Qin Sang, carrying Fan Yanyun's ashes, finally met Yi Lianshen. He sarcastically greeted the "distinguished Third Young Mistress," mocking her visit to Zhenhan Pass and the "gifts" she brought.
Qin Sang firmly stated she came as Lan Po's wife to prove that Fan Yanyun's death was unrelated to Lan Po, and that they had maintained an entirely innocent relationship. Yi Lianshen furiously slammed the table, demanding if they all considered him stupid. He raged about everyone, including Fan Yanyun, their father, and even Old Fan, favoring Third (Yi Liankai).
He bitterly described himself, the Second Young Master, as a "lonely, deserted soul" who had desperately fled Fuyuan for Zhenhan Pass, only to have them continuously remind him that he was "the world's most stupid person." Yi Lianshen, filled with anger and sorrow, insisted that the affair between Third (Yi Liankai) and Fan Yanyun was irrefutable, known by all Jiangzuo citizens, leaving him helpless.
Qin Sang apologized on Lan Po's behalf for any wrongdoing and stressed that with their father sick and Fuyuan's war situation dire, fighting among brothers would harm no one. Qin Sang then countered by asking why he hadn't taken Fan Yanyun with him when he left, asserting that she wouldn't have died then. Yi Lianshen expressed his helplessness, stating that Fan Yanyun's heart and the child in her womb belonged to Third, making any forced departure futile.
Qin Sang, now furious, challenged him to utter those words not to her or to the world, but directly to "Second Sister-in-law." She then produced Fan Yanyun's ashes, explaining she had traveled far to bring them, and declared that Fan Yanyun had "died for you." Qin Sang dared Yi Lianshen, if he felt no guilt, to repeat his "disgraceful words" directly to Fan Yanyun's remains.
Yi Lianshen then unveiled Fan Yanyun's urn, cynically asking Qin Sang if her true purpose in coming to Zhenhan Pass was to see Lan Po. He then coldly declared that he had already killed Third (Yi Liankai). Qin Sang stumbled, clutching her stomach in shock and pain. Yi Lianshen, observing her distress, chillingly asked if she now felt the pain of losing a loved one.
Just then, a soldier reported to Yi Lianshen that Yi Liankai had escaped, rescued by Min Hongyu. Qin Sang, hearing this, smiled in relief. In a flashback, Min Hongyu had presented Yi Lianshen's written order to a guard to release Yi Liankai. When the guard hesitated, she pressed him, hinting at Yi Lianshen's personal involvement, which prompted the guard to open the cell and untie Yi Liankai. She then ordered them to pass the Zhenhan Pass.
Yi Liankai, now free, asked Min Hongyu why she saved him. She replied that she was leaving and couldn't bear to see him die, urging him to return to Jiangzuo, his rightful world. When Yi Liankai inquired about her destination, she revealed she was going to find Jiang Shuangxi.
Yi Liankai then understood her earlier actions: Min Hongyu had brought Yi Lianshen to Xibei because Li Chongnian intended to use Yi Lianshen as a means to approach Jiang Shuangxi, who had heard that Yi Lianshen brought with him the most beautiful woman in Jiangzuo and wanted to meet her. Yi Liankai warned Min Hongyu that Jiang Shuangxi was known for his depravity and viciousness, making her pursuit a "fiery pit."
He told her she didn't have to go for Li Chongnian, and she, in turn, asked him to take her away, promising she wouldn't go anywhere else. After Yi Liankai's silence, Min Hongyu understood he wouldn't take her, because he had Qin Sang. She then sadly concluded that for her, the world itself was a fiery pit from birth.
Min Hongyu then shared a saying about baby birds considering the first creature they see as their mother, applying it to humans, suggesting that the first person they meet determines their inescapable fate, much like her own with Li Chongnian, and Yi Liankai's with Qin Sang.
