Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West Episode 7 Recap, Plot

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The Emperor abdicated, and the Crown Prince ascended the throne and changed the era name. He was extremely busy with state affairs, and Su Wuming wanted to see him but could not, so he had to resort to some unconventional means. The Princess was also angry because Su Wuming frequently avoided her, so she decided to personally go to Dali Temple to find Lu Lingfeng.

Facing the Emperor's summons, Su Wuming requested that the attendants be dismissed, but the Emperor insisted on keeping them by his side. Although Su Wuming felt it was inappropriate, he was helpless and could only frankly state that the relationship between Lu Lingfeng and the Princess was special, and that this matter concerned the stability of the court, so he had to proactively confess to the Emperor.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor's expression changed drastically, clearly showing great interest and suspicion towards this unknown relationship. He stared intently at Su Wuming, waiting for his further explanation. Su Wuming knew deeply that this matter was sensitive and could easily cause palace turmoil if not handled carefully, so he cautiously continued to explain, attempting to resolve the Emperor's doubts in the most appropriate way while protecting Lu Lingfeng and the Princess from unnecessary harm.

Since that day when Lu Lingfeng mistakenly called the Princess "Mother" in front of everyone, his heart had been filled with worry, fearing that he would be exploited by someone with ulterior motives, putting the Princess in a difficult position. He felt deeply guilty and apologized to the Princess many times, but the Princess seemed open-minded and generous, considering it just a small matter, and even urged Lu Lingfeng to consider getting married and starting a family.

Lu Lingfeng politely refused, citing that the time was not yet right, while the Princess hoped to use this opportunity to clarify the misunderstanding and reveal Lu Lingfeng's true identity to the public. The Princess had a clear judgment on the court situation, believing that important positions of the third rank and above still required the decision of the retired Emperor, and that she was not afraid of any challenges.

The Emperor was dissatisfied with Su Wuming coming to report about Lu Lingfeng and the Princess this time, believing that Su Wuming had ulterior motives, intending to test or challenge imperial authority. In a fit of anger, the Emperor directly dismissed Su Wuming from his post and ordered him to leave Chang'an.

The Grand Princess felt deep self-blame for this, feeling that she had failed to give her child enough love and support when she was young, and now that she wanted to make up for it, time had already passed. Fei Jishi also felt regret for Su Wuming's plight; he had originally hoped for Su Wuming's support, but now could only accept reality.

Ying Tao waited anxiously outside for Su Wuming's return; everyone felt puzzled and confused about Su Wuming's testimony, believing there must be hidden reasons. After calming down, the Emperor also began to reflect on his decision, realizing that Su Wuming's actions might not be as simple as they appeared; he might be reminding him in a unique way to pay attention to the undercurrents in the court.

As for Lu Lingfeng's identity, ripples also arose in the Emperor's heart, and he began to re-examine the status and role of this young general in the court. When facing Ying Tao, Su Wuming deliberately put on the appearance of a profligate man who was greedy for fame and fortune and betrayed his friends, but in reality, his heart was filled with helplessness and unspoken difficulties.

He knew deeply that his actions would hurt Ying Tao, but in order to protect Lu Lingfeng from being affected by court struggles, he had to make such a choice. Ying Tao was hurt by Su Wuming's attitude and left angrily. Upon learning of this, Lu Lingfeng felt deep self-blame, believing that he was the culprit behind Su Wuming's demotion.

However, Lu Lingfeng viewed his demotion with optimism, believing that the new place also had its unique aspects, such as fine wine. Fei Jishi expressed his willingness to follow Lu Lingfeng and face future challenges together. The Princess came to bid farewell to Su Wuming and revealed her ambition to take charge of the Great Tang dynasty.

Su Wuming's heart was filled with mixed feelings; he was grateful for the Princess's understanding and protection, yet also filled with uncertainty and apprehension about the future. The Princess had actually long since seen through Su Wuming's true intentions; the reason he acted in such a way was precisely to protect her son, Lu Lingfeng, from unwarranted disaster.

On the other hand, before his death, the General specifically instructed Lu Lingfeng to stay away from Su Wuming, which left Lu Lingfeng shocked and confused about Su Wuming's "informing" behavior. Meanwhile, a group of tomb raiders encountered strange events during their tomb raiding, all perishing except for two survivors. This incident caused panic and unease among the local people. Dugu Xiashu encountered Dugu Yang in Dugu Town and was deeply attracted by his carving of his deceased wife.

The two became connected through the painting, shared drinks and talked happily, and eventually became sworn brothers. However, the good times did not last, as a mysterious shadow murder case occurred in the town, making it difficult for Dugu Xiashu to accept for a time. In his confusion and helplessness, he met Su Wuming. After hearing about this case, Su Wuming felt that there must be something fishy about it and decided to investigate further.

Facing the crowd's resistance to the autopsy, Su Wuming demonstrated his professionalism and humanistic care. Just then, Cao Hui arrived as the coroner; she turned out to be the biological mother of the deceased, Dugu Yang. In extreme grief, Cao Hui fought back tears and completed the autopsy of her son with extraordinary composure. Her trembling hands and resolute eyes deeply touched everyone present, including Su Wuming.

Su Wuming proactively stepped forward to assist Cao Hui in marking the body; there was no need for many words between them, as mutual understanding conveyed respect and mourning for the deceased. After the autopsy, Cao Hui pleaded with the county magistrate, hoping that the murderer of her son would be found as soon as possible to bring peace to Dugu Yang's soul in heaven.

Before she finished speaking, she fainted on the ground due to emotional breakdown; this scene moved everyone present. Upon learning of Dugu Yang's death, everyone expressed disbelief, and witnessing Cao Hui perform the autopsy made people feel even more heartache. Among the crowd, one person heard this news as if struck by lightning, his face pale, muttering to himself, as if he had lost all support. Su Wuming knew deeply that behind this case lay complex human nature and emotional entanglements; he secretly made up his mind to uncover the truth, seek justice for Dugu Yang, and bring some comfort to those who were suffering from the loss of their loved ones.

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