Story of Yanxi Palace Episode 35 Recap
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Yuan Chun Wang harbored deep resentment towards his former teacher, who had once shown him kindness but then pushed him out to save himself when faced with mortal danger. He cursed the unfair ways of heaven and the cruel world, questioning why such hardships befell him while his noble-blooded brothers lived lofty lives, and he was forced to endure the greatest humiliations as a lowly servant, crawling on the ground.
Seeing Wei Yingluo sleepily resting on his shoulder after crying, Yuan Chun Wang vowed to protect her. Consort Chun summoned Fu Heng to question his upcoming marriage to Er Qing. She refused to believe it was merely the Emperor's edict, suspecting he had agreed to it to save Wei Yingluo. She asked if a mere servant was worth such a sacrifice, but Fu Heng dismissed her concerns.
When she pressed him about remembering their first meeting, he claimed no recollection, stating his sister had many close friends. Consort Chun recounted shared childhood memories at the Fuca Mansion, including giving him a pendant. She asked why he would keep wearing the pendant she gave him if he truly forgot. Fu Heng, surprised, mistakenly believed the pendant was a gift from his sister, the Empress, and promptly returned it to Consort Chun.
Returning to her palace, Consort Chun was devastated, realizing Fu Heng had never harbored any feelings for her. Her maid, Yu Hu, tried to convince her to move on. Consort Chun, however, demanded to know what happened to the love letter she had entrusted Yu Hu to deliver to Fu Heng years ago.
Yu Hu confessed she had deliberately withheld the letter, explaining that Consort Chun was destined to marry Prince Bao (the future Emperor) and delivering the letter would have ruined her and the Su family. She also revealed that Consort Chun had only agreed to enter the prince's mansion after learning the Empress was marrying him, intending to accompany and protect her on Fu Heng's behalf.
Consort Chun wept, realizing her years of silent devotion and protection had been a grand delusion because Fu Heng had known nothing of her affections. Yu Hu urged her to wake up from her ten years of foolishness. Later, Noble Consort Xian paid a visit to Consort Chun, seemingly aware of her distress. She dismissed their attendants and brought in Liu Ma Ma, an old servant, who accused Consort Chun of ordering her to frame Wei Yingluo.
Consort Chun denied the accusation, but Noble Consort Xian, asserting her understanding of Consort Chun's character, ordered Liu Ma Ma's tongue to be cut out as a warning against slandering one's mistress. Consort Chun thanked her. Noble Consort Xian's calculated actions left Consort Chun with a chilling premonition that Noble Consort Xian knew everything about her true feelings and intentions. Noble Consort Xian hinted that Consort Chun could still fight for what she wanted, encouraging her to join her side.
Consort Chun, already heartbroken over Fu Heng, began to consider vying for the Emperor's affection. Meanwhile, some palace maids gossiped about Wei Yingluo, hoping to see her cry. Wei Yingluo confronted them, mocking their empty stomachs and warning them to work or lose their lunch. Jin Xiu also taunted Wei Yingluo about Fu Heng's impending marriage, urging her to keep up her tough facade. Wei Yingluo retorted that showing tears to others only invited disdain.
She asserted that despite any sadness, she would continue to work and live, putting the past behind her to seek a better future. Later, Wei Yingluo confided in Yuan Chun Wang, revealing she knew who had killed Noble Consort Gao. Soon after, news of Jin Xiu's disappearance spread through the Xin Zhe Ku. Yuan Chun Wang claimed she had run away from the palace.
Wei Yingluo, however, was suspicious, questioning how Jin Xiu could escape the heavily guarded Forbidden City without a trace. Yuan Chun Wang, seeing Wei Yingluo's injured hands from her arduous labor, arranged her transfer to the Heating Department under the Fuel House. He explained that since winter hadn't arrived, the workload would be lighter, allowing her to rest. He gave her medicine for her hands and told her not to concern herself with matters that didn't involve her.
The Empress finally awoke after days of unconsciousness. She immediately asked for Fu Heng. The Emperor visited, expressing his concern and assuring her that her legs would eventually recover. He instructed Fu Heng to stay by her side, then asked him to report to Yangxin Hall later for a task. Alone with Fu Heng, the Empress asked about Er Qing. Distraught, she chastised him for agreeing to the marriage, which she believed would separate him and Wei Yingluo forever.
She vowed to beg the Emperor to revoke the decree. Fu Heng explained that the imperial edict had been issued, Er Qing was already preparing for the wedding, and there was no turning back. He insisted that if the decree were retracted, it would tarnish the Fuca family's reputation and force Er Qing to her death, especially since Er Qing had agreed to the marriage solely to help him.
The Empress, heartbroken that his fate mirrored hers, lamented that she had hoped he and Wei Yingluo would find happiness. Despite her pleas that he would regret his decision for a lifetime, Fu Heng remained resolute, stating that everyone must bear responsibility for their choices. Later, Consort Chun and Noble Consort Xian attempted to visit the Empress but were turned away, fueling rumors that the Empress was upset about Fu Heng's marriage and avoiding even the Emperor.
The Empress was seen refusing food, deeply troubled. When the Emperor confronted her about her melancholic state, she directly pleaded with him to cancel Fu Heng's marriage. The Emperor refused, defending Er Qing's character and family background. The Empress then challenged him, asking why he cared so much about Fu Heng's choice of wife, implying his true motive was to separate Fu Heng from the woman he loved.
The Emperor declared Wei Yingluo unworthy, claiming he was protecting Fu Heng from a manipulative woman. The Empress, smiling wryly, accused him of wanting Wei Yingluo for himself. Enraged, the Emperor dismissed her words as delusions and ordered the Imperial Academy of Medicine to conduct a joint diagnosis for her, insisting she needed to recuperate. Witnessing the Empress's despair and Fu Heng's seemingly indifferent response, Ming Yu grew furious.
She expressed her anger to Hailancha, lamenting that Fu Heng hadn't fought harder for his happiness and regretting her past infatuation with him. Hailancha playfully teased her but then led her to a high vantage point, suggesting that climbing high and gazing out could clear one's mind. Ming Yu initially joked about wanting to jump, but Hailancha's philosophy of transcending emotional attachments and pursuing greater ambitions resonated with her.
He shared his dream of fighting on the battlefield, making contributions to the nation, and going down in history, explaining that he wouldn't marry because a warrior's life brought only sorrow to a wife, whether he lived or died. He urged her not to dwell on personal losses, assuring her that in ten years, these worries would seem minor. Their conversation lightened her mood, and their relationship softened into one of comfortable camaraderie.
Consort Chun visited Noble Consort Xian, trying to gauge her intentions. Noble Consort Xian deliberately dismissed others and dressed Consort Chun up. She subtly suggested to Consort Chun, who was still unmarried, that if she was willing, there was still time for her to change her circumstances. Noble Consort Xian also subtly implied that the Empress’s health was deteriorating because of her emotional distress over Fuheng's marriage, and that she might have difficulty conceiving in the future.
