Story of Kunning Palace Episode 34 Recap, Plot

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Duke Xue sought an audience with the emperor, accusing Xie Wei of falsifying the imperial decree and plotting rebellion with the Yan family. But the emperor, recognizing the gravity of the situation, told him to return for now. Jiang Xuening tended Shen Zhiyi’s wounds. Shen Zhiyi saw much at the frontier that the palace never showed. Xie Wei suspected Xue Dingfei had fallen under Prince Pingnan’s control.

Jiang Xuening shared what Xie Wei had done with Shen Zhiyi, who, while grateful, didn’t trust Xie Wei’s intentions. Surely, he had feelings for Jiang Xuening—what about her feelings for him, traveling so far to be here? If the emperor blamed Xie Wei, a man of his capabilities might indeed rebel—then what would Jiang Xuening do? Jiang Xuening, restless, paced in front of Xie Wei’s door. She first thanked him for saving Shen Zhiyi, then asked about his next move.

Whatever path he chose might no longer concern her—she had always intended to leave. But Xie Wei wouldn’t agree to that or allow her to go. Jiang Xuening pleaded with him to let her go. Xie Wei grew agitated and advanced on her step by step. He asked—she could care about Yan Lin, miss Zhang Zhe, and worry about Shen Zhiyi, but when it came to him, it was only “please let me go. ” What was he to her?

Jiang Xuening turned to leave but was seized by the wrist. She knew everything—his identity, his hatred, his feelings for her—but she had always avoided confronting it. If she truly felt nothing, why had she risked death for him repeatedly? Could she swear she truly felt nothing for him? Jiang Xuening lowered her eyes. Xie Wei pressed harder, dragged her outside. Xie Wei wanted Jiang Xuening to see herself clearly. They were nothing but molten iron in this forge.

A cracked vase cannot be mended. But if they were born to be iron, they weren’t so fragile. A coward like her didn’t deserve to be with Zhang Zhe. Jiang Xuening was enraged—life did not yield to force. But for Xie Wei, even bitter fruit was still fruit. He kept asking what she feared in him. Jiang Xuening lost control—“What if you had killed me? ” Xie Wei handed her a knife and told her to kill him.

As the blade pierced his body, he begged her not to fear him anymore. Jiang Xuening froze—Xie Wei truly was a madman. Heartbroken, Jiang Xuening left the manor, only to be knocked out by Prince Pingnan’s men. Xie Wei, though not gravely injured, was disturbed after reading a note left by Prince Pingnan. Jiang Xuening awoke, weakened—she had been drugged. Prince Pingnan brought in Xiao Bao and Xue Dingfei. Xiao Bao’s limbs had been severed.

Jiang Xuening was devastated by Prince Pingnan’s cruelty, who then killed Xiao Bao before her. He wanted Jiang Xuening to persuade Xie Wei to help him succeed. He wanted to see how far Xie Wei would go for Jiang Xuening. Xie Wei, Yan Lin, and Shen Zhiyi all worried for Jiang Xuening. Knowing the kind of person Prince Pingnan was, Xie Wei resolved to meet him personally. Xie Wei met Prince Pingnan alone, using honeyed words, but was flogged instead.

Jiang Xuening rushed in to stop it. Prince Pingnan demanded that Xie Wei persuade the Yan family to march south and seize the capital. Xie Wei refused. Prince Pingnan ordered more beatings, and Jiang Xuening knelt, begging him to stop. She would convince Xie Wei. Xie Wei agreed, playing along with the act. Back in their room, Jiang Xuening tended to his wounds. She believed in Xie Wei’s ability to resolve things.

To quell the unrest in the capital, Xie Wei said they must kill Prince Pingnan. Mentioning Xue Dingfei, Jiang Xuening grew sad. When she learned Xiao Bao had been killed, Xie Wei was enraged as well. He met with Xue Dingfei, promising revenge but needing his help. Xue Dingfei feared death—he wanted to live. But Xie Wei believed Xue Dingfei would prefer a life free of all ties.

Xie Wei wrote to the Yan family, urging them to march south—tantamount to rebellion. Lü Xian believed Jiang Xuening was only pretending to ally with Prince Pingnan and had a plan. Yan’s father made up his mind—they would follow Xie Wei’s strategy.

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