Story of Yanxi Palace Episode 28 Recap
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The Empress pleaded with the Emperor, declaring Wei Yingluo was her hope and that she was determined to protect her. She reminded him of their first visit to Empress Xiaojingxian after their wedding, when the current Empress Dowager was still Consort Xi. The Empress recalled how she was punished by Empress Xiaojingxian for speaking one more sentence than the Emperor.
Empress Xiaojingxian, despite her reputation for kindness, had deemed it a mistake for a wife to be more eloquent and carefree than her husband. The Empress confessed to the Emperor that from that day forward, she had ceased to be her true self, Fuca Rongyin. Constantly shackled by palace rules, she had to be magnanimous, dignified, and submissive, becoming the perfect Empress the world expected. Unlike herself, Wei Yingluo was vibrant and free-spirited, fiercely resisting conformity.
The Empress wanted to protect Wei Yingluo, just as she wished she could have protected her past self. Moved by her earnest plea, the Emperor relented. He decided to let Yingluo face the hardships of the Xin Zhe Ku, believing that if she ever cried and begged for his help, it would prove the Empress had overstated her resilience. Meanwhile, Noble Consort Gao, bored with painting, scoffed that orchids were no better than chives.
Though well-versed in the Four Arts, she preferred opera. Nalan Chunxue then reported Wei Yingluo's punishment. Noble Consort Gao initially dismissed it, but Nalan Chunxue suggested that with the Empress's "fierce dog" gone, Changchun Palace would be an easy target, prompting Noble Consort Gao to start planning. In the Xin Zhe Ku, Wei Yingluo was subjected to the most menial and arduous tasks but remained resilient. While cleaning, she encountered the cold and silent Yuan Chunwang, whose demeanor intrigued her.
Her former adversary, Jinxiu, gloated at her downfall, but Yingluo, maintaining her defiant spirit, warned her not to provoke her. Other palace maids noted Yuan Chunwang's handsome appearance but observed his icy nature, as he ignored everyone, including Jinxiu. To keep from going mad from the relentless labor, Yingluo tried to engage Yuan Chunwang in conversation. She even shared a steamed bun with him, an act that visibly touched him, though he remained silent.
Consort Xian, after finding an old jade pendant, visited Shoukang Palace to pay respects to the late Consort Dowager Yu. Prince He, Hongzhou, had been shunned by everyone since his mother was struck by lightning, and he was deeply moved by Consort Xian’s visit. Seeing the jade pendant on her waist, Hongzhou recalled how she had saved him as a child, and a subtle admiration sparked within him.
Consort Xian, seeing he remembered her past kindness, knew her objective was achieved. Later, she played chess with Consort Chun, subtly probing her loyalty to the Empress. Consort Chun stated her devotion was to the Empress’s son, but Consort Xian discerned that this loyalty stemmed from an affection for someone else, seeing an opportunity to win her over.
Distressed by Wei Yingluo's suffering, Fuheng went to the Xin Zhe Ku, intending to take her to the Emperor and request they be married. Yingluo refused, unwilling to ruin his promising future. She pointed out that as a criminal who had also caught the Emperor's eye, being with her would destroy his ambitions to serve on the battlefield.
Heartbroken, Fuheng argued that her "protection" was a form of harm and that since she had seduced him, she could not simply abandon him. He insisted she repay his affection with her entire life. In a shocking response, Yingluo began to remove her clothes, offering to repay him with her body. Stunned by her coldness, Fuheng reminded her that even a gentleman is still a man and embraced her, an encounter secretly observed by Yuan Chunwang.
