Story of Kunning Palace Episode 20 Recap, Plot

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When Xie Wei entered the palace, His Majesty was choosing tiger-head shoes for his son, triggering Xie Wei’s memories. Back when he and His Majesty were trapped, it was Xie Wei who brought the shoes to encourage him. His Majesty no longer remembered and instead started worrying about Xie Wei’s marriage prospects. As for the matter in Tongzhou, Xie Wei had already set the trap but needed several imperial edicts to complete the ruse.

According to plan, Zhang Zhe was arrested. His mother tearfully watched him leave. Notices were posted on the streets about the reward for capturing Gong Yicheng and the discovery of court strongholds. Huang Qian panicked, but Xue Dingfei wanted to return to Jinling. Huang Qian insisted on staying to extract Gong Yicheng and support Feng Mingyu. Prince Pingnan had already sent him with explosives to seize Tongzhou’s pass. Xue Dingfei told Xie Wei this news.

Xie Wei was worried—Feng Mingyu was no ordinary man. Zhang Zhe would struggle to impersonate Du Junshan in front of him. Xie Wei had no choice but to risk revealing some details about Du Junshan to Zhang Zhe. This was like drinking poison to quench thirst—even if Zhang Zhe deceived Feng Mingyu, once back in the capital, Xie Wei would face interrogation.

If all else failed, he might have to use Feng Mingyu to kill Zhang Zhe and bury everyone in Tongzhou. Lü Xian was shocked. With so many explosives, no one would survive. Xie Wei even considered killing Duke Xue as well—but after all, he was Xie Wei’s father. Zhou Yinzhi sent word that Yan Lin would be exiled that night. Jiang Xuening hurriedly asked to meet him. Yan Lin was badly injured, and Jiang Xuening was heartbroken.

His wounds had not healed, and it was unclear how much suffering awaited him in Huangzhou. Yan Lin pretended it was nothing, claiming his injuries only looked frightening. During this time, he had come to understand many things, yet there were still many he couldn’t figure out. He treated Jiang Xuening well, and she treated him the same—but why didn’t she love him?

Jiang Xuening said she had dreamed of becoming empress and had a huge argument with Yan Lin in the dream. She did become empress, and when Yan Lin returned, he imprisoned her and treated her cruelly. Yan Lin smiled and asked who she wanted to marry—was it Lord Zhang Zhe from the Ministry of Justice? He had seen the way she looked at Zhang Zhe—it was the same way he had looked at her. Jiang Xuening began to cry.

Yan Lin smiled again and urged her to get married soon. Jiang Xuening prepared silver notes for Yan Lin and some bribes for the journey. She told him to stay alive because only then would there be hope. But Yan Lin refused to take her money. The Yan family once held solid standing in court—it wasn’t beyond redemption. As Yan Lin was led away, Zhou Yinzhi quickly took Jiang Xuening away. She looked back at Yan Lin reluctantly.

He had promised to return safely—he must keep that promise. With so many guards outside, Jiang Xuening had to hide temporarily. That night, the Yan father and son were escorted out of the capital. At the city gate, they heard Xie Wei playing the zither. The two exchanged a glance, deeply moved. Yan Lin said he would definitely return safely. Jiang Xuening had not left yet when she heard a sound.

Zhou Yinzhi said it was the signal of a prison break and urged her to hide in an empty cell and not come out no matter what happened. Some prisoners tried to escape in the chaos but were killed on Zhou Yinzhi’s orders. The Xingwu Guards clashed with the inmates. Jiang Xuening ran around in panic and bumped into Zhang Zhe. He grabbed her hand and led her to safety.

He told her that the rebels had come to break into the prison and that to protect her, she had to change clothes. Zhang Zhe even helped tie up her hair. Despite the danger, Jiang Xuening was happy. Duke Xue received word and rushed over, ordering the rebels to be executed on sight. Zhou Yinzhi had already lost control.

Zhang Zhe revealed himself and told the rebels they had fallen into a court trap and that he was one of Prince Pingnan’s men. Faced with the night’s situation, Zhou Yinzhi took a gamble and won Duke Xue’s approval. Zhang Zhe and Huang Qian discussed Du Junshan’s identity. Jiang Xuening, standing by, dared not speak a word, carefully analyzing Zhang Zhe’s words. Xie Wei and Zhang Zhe had already formed a judgment to gain Huang Qian’s trust.

Zhang Zhe was surprised at how much Xie Wei knew about the rebels, but Xie Wei warned him to stay quiet. After the prison quieted down, Zhou Yinzhi searched everywhere for Jiang Xuening and found her cloak in Zhang Zhe’s cell. Zhang Zhe took Huang Qian to the city gate. Huang Qian, not trusting him, seized Jiang Xuening as a hostage. Zhou Yinzhi told Xie Wei about Jiang Xuening being taken, and Xie Wei warned him not to reveal that she had been to the prison.

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