The Blood of Youth Episode 33 Recap, Plot

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For a time, all forces assembled. Though the flames of war had not yet reached, one could already see the battle stretching for a thousand miles. Ye Xiaoying led his former troops to rendezvous with Xiao Lingchen, setting off for Beili. Along the way, they were not intercepted by any military forces. The grand army of Langya swept forth majestically, riding into Tianqi City and heading straight for the Tai’an Palace. Military reports quickly spread.

Coincidentally, Ming Dedi had collapsed into a coma due to illness. Xiao Se felt like a trapped beast, caught in a situation difficult to escape. The most urgent matter was to send Ji Xue to persuade Xiao Lingchen. At that moment, the army was encamped outside the city for rest, with only one bonfire resembling a signal fire. Nearby stood a familiar figure. After many years apart, Xiao Lingchen still could not forget Ji Xue.

As for Ji Xue’s purpose, he firmly rejected it, showing no wavering in his intention to raise troops. In truth, when Xiao Lingchen was young, he bore no trace of royal nobility—full of a rough, unruly spirit. Even Xiao Yu and Long Xie found him unforgettable. Yet it was this young prince who would soon arrive at Tianqi and plunge the world into chaos.

Jin Yan had already gathered signatures from all officials in a handwritten petition welcoming him, and had even personally summoned Grand Eunuch Zhuo Xin. This man was once the Seal-Holding Overseer among the Five Great Overseers, and a witness to the Dragon Edict Scroll in the past. Now, he had become a key figure in Xiao Lingchen’s bid for the throne.

The Royal Decree to Suppress Chaos had been issued, but it would take three days for the two armies to reach Tianqi—too late to provide reinforcements. Still, Xiao Se had yet to summon the Wang Li Tian Army, leaving Xiao Yueli anxious but forced to trust his judgment for now. Cang Ming speculated that Xiao Se and Xiao Lingchen might have joined forces, attacking the city with 200,000 troops to clear Lord Langya’s name.

Xiao Chong immediately dismissed this, knowing Xiao Se's character too well—he would never sacrifice innocent civilians, as staining his hands with even a drop of unjust blood would tarnish Lord Langya’s name. Sikong Qianluo played Go with Xiao Se and suffered repeated defeats. Xiao Se pondered his strategy until Ji Xue arrived with Xiao Lingchen’s message, finally helping him find a critical turning move—revival from a dead end.

Ye Ruoyi, on Xiao Se’s behalf, informed Xiao Yueli to lead the Wang Li Tian Army out of the city, while further arrangements would follow. Xiao Yu waited for the army’s entry, firmly believing Wu Xin would protect him from all harm. Just two days later, the horns of Tianqi City sounded. The people panicked and fled as if facing a dire enemy.

Ye Xiaoying had expected a bloody battle, but to his surprise, the city gates opened wide, making him suspect a trap. Both the White King’s Manor and the Red King’s Manor had their own plans. Hua Jin prepared to face death, while Mu Chunfeng revealed that Xiao Se had found her a hiding place. Hearing the horns, Ming Dedi awoke and forced his sickly body out of the hall.

All the imperial guards had assembled, including the elite Tiger Ben soldiers. Xiao Se, Xiao Chong, and others stood at the forefront. After entering the city, Xiao Lingchen first went to the ancestral temple to pay respects to his father. As he was leaving, he encountered Qi Tianchen. Despite all of Qi Tianchen’s efforts to dissuade him, he could not change Xiao Lingchen’s mind.

Up to this point, Ming Dedi still held a shred of hope for Xiao Lingchen, wishing Xiao Se would remember the greater good and persuade him, so that the grudges of the previous generation would not continue. Xiao Yu accused Xiao Se of sending Xiao Yueli out and not returning, implying collusion with Xiao Lingchen in a rebellion.

But Xiao Se countered—did Xiao Yu really want to see the Langya Army and the Beili Tian Army engage in a bloody battle, just to benefit himself? Just as the two confronted each other, the palace gates slowly opened. A young man in crimson armor, holding a blood-dragon spear, led the army in—his demeanor no less imposing than the Lord of Langya in his prime. Xiao Chong angrily denounced Xiao Lingchen as a traitor.

At that moment, Grand Eunuch Zhuo Xin arrived on horseback and publicly raised the Dragon Edict Scroll, loudly declaring the deposition of Ming Dedi and the enthronement of a new emperor. Zhuo Xin revealed that the late emperor had intended to pass the throne to Lord Langya, Xiao Ruofeng, but was betrayed and overthrown by Ming Dedi, Xiao Ruojin, who forced Lord Langya to tear up the Dragon Edict Scroll.

As the Seal-Holding Overseer, Zhuo Xin had long endured humiliation under imperial orders, all for this moment—to declare Xiao Lingchen’s rightful succession to the throne. His words shocked everyone present. The Langya Army immediately stood up, eyes cold and determined, seemingly ready to shed blood in the palace. Bloodshed could lead to the throne and a change in dynasty.

Yet Xiao Lingchen glanced at the scroll and then tore it to shreds, thrusting his spear toward Zhuo Xin, declaring that the Xiao clan’s imperial line would never be decided by a eunuch. In an instant, silence fell around them. Everyone’s expressions became unreadable. Sensing danger, Jin Yan quickly fled. Xiao Lingchen leapt to Xiao Se’s side, resuming his former playful manner. Clearly, he had fulfilled his duty as the son of Lord Langya—avenging treachery and protecting Beili on behalf of the Xiao clan.

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