The Flame's Daughter Episode 32 Recap
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Yin Xue found Lie Ruge crying in the courtyard and approached to comfort her. Tearfully, Lie Ruge questioned if he had always been dishonest with her, suspecting their relationship before her memory loss was more profound than a mere friendship, as she felt a deep sadness whenever she saw him. She asked if she had perhaps loved him greatly before losing her memory, and Yin Xue confirmed her suspicion.
Under a large, verdant tree, Lie Ruge asked Yin Xue to recount their past before her memory loss. Yin Xue began by describing his younger self, a practitioner of Dark River Palace known for countless murders, encountering her, a naive heroine who despised evil. He recalled an incident where he was about to eliminate a group of righteous individuals, and she, despite her limited power, bravely attempted to protect them.
Yin Xue playfully recounted how he mocked her, proposing he would spare them if she offered him a kiss. To his surprise, the stubborn young woman complied. Lie Ruge laughed at the idea, finding it hard to believe she would do such a thing, but Yin Xue earnestly assured her it was true.
He then revealed that although he freed the righteous group, those same people later caused her great harm, though he acknowledged his own murderous past made him primarily responsible. Lie Ruge asked if they had atoned for their sins, to which Yin Xue replied that her severe injuries had already paid a heavy price, and any remaining burden was his alone.
In the Southern Sea military camp, Xuan Huang, disguised in Yu Zihan's clothes and seated in a wheelchair, received a large, heavy box delivered by soldiers as a New Year's gift from Flaming Manor, meant personally for the Prince. After the soldiers departed, Xuan Huang opened it to find Yu Zihan inside. Xuan Huang frantically rescued him, vowing to find and punish whoever was responsible.
Yu Zihan, though weak, immediately instructed Xuan Huang to spare no effort in locating Lie Ruge, stating he would not believe she was dead without finding her body. Later, Xuan Huang inquired about the person who had delivered Yu Zihan, but a servant explained that Yu Zihan would not speak of the humiliating incident, making further investigation difficult. Near a humble cottage, Youqin Hong arrived at Yin Xue’s residence. He was surprised when Lie Ruge did not recognize him.
Yin Xue explained that he had sealed Lie Ruge’s memories, but with his energy slowly dissipating, she would soon regain them. Youqin Hong suggested taking Lie Ruge to Ethereality Clique since Yin Xue was so attached to her. However, Yin Xue refused, fearing Lie Ruge would blame him once her memories returned. After Youqin Hong left, a kind neighboring Madam brought Lie Ruge some vegetables.
As Lie Ruge opened her money pouch, the Madam noticed a distinctive symbol and excitedly mentioned Flaming Manor, almost triggering Lie Ruge’s fragmented memories. Yin Xue quickly intervened, asking the Madam for advice on how newlyweds should celebrate the New Year. Upon hearing they were "newlyweds," the Madam enthusiastically offered to help them arrange a wedding ceremony in two days. Soon after the Madam departed, Yin Xue suffered a severe relapse of his cold poison.
Youqin Hong, observing from a distance, rushed in and urged Lie Ruge to use her Flaming Energy to heal Yin Xue, explaining that Yin Xue had activated a Chill Spell within himself to save her, and now only her internal energy could save him from death. Lie Ruge, still suffering from memory loss, had no recollection of her Flaming Energy. Youqin Hong desperately implored her to recall her memories, stressing that Yin Xue's life depended on it.
As Lie Ruge struggled to remember, her head throbbed, and fragmented memories flashed through her mind, contradicting the story Yin Xue had told her earlier. Overwhelmed with pain and tears, she continued to recall, but Yin Xue, heartbroken by her suffering, begged her to stop. Tearfully, Lie Ruge asked if Yin Xue truly wished to marry her, believing he was on the verge of death and wishing to fulfill his final desire.
With firecrackers echoing, Lie Ruge, wearing a red veil, prepared to marry Yin Xue. The cottage was transformed into a festive wedding chamber with red decorations and candles, a scene that vividly mirrored a past ceremony in Ping An Town. This familiarity instantly reawakened Lie Ruge's sealed memories. She pulled off her veil, tears streaming down her face, fully remembering their shared past. The wedding ceremony was immediately interrupted as Yin Xue's cold poison intensified, leaving him severely weakened.
Lie Ruge, her memories and cultivation restored, channeled her Flaming Energy to dispel the cold from his body. That evening, Yin Xue regained consciousness. He announced their departure for Luoyang the next morning, acknowledging that his attempts to keep Lie Ruge away from the martial world had ultimately failed, and he would now accompany her to face their entangled destinies. Lie Ruge, in turn, promised that once she had exacted her revenge, they would retreat from the world together.
On their journey to Luoyang, disguised as wine merchants, Yin Xue and Lie Ruge received updates from Youqin Hong. He informed them that Thunderbolt Clique was largely destroyed, with Lei Jinghong's whereabouts unknown, and Zhan Feng was also missing, possibly having joined Dark River Palace. Lie Ruge learned that Yi Lang had now taken control of Flaming Manor, a piece of news that greatly troubled her.
Youqin Hong then relayed that Madam Hua from Flower Tasting Brothel would soon send a wine delivery cart to collect them, and they would continue their disguise to avoid drawing attention. Lie Ruge readily accepted, understanding the necessity of their ruse. She also inquired about Yu Zihan and was assured by Yin Xue that he was safe. Meanwhile, Dao Wuxia delivered a portion of the treasures seized from Thunderbolt Clique to An Ye Luo at Dark River Palace.
An Ye Luo, impressed by the riches from Jiangnan, instructed Dao Wuxia to keep the remaining loot as a reward, revealing his plan for Dark River Palace to re-enter the martial world. To gain public favor, An Ye Luo declared that Dark River Palace would perform good deeds by stopping the collection of private taxes, a practice he blamed on Thunderbolt Clique, thereby winning the hearts of the people. Dao Wuxia lauded An Ye Luo's cunning strategy.
As Lie Ruge and Yin Xue continued their journey towards Flower Tasting Brothel, they witnessed Dark River Palace actively undermining Flaming Manor's reputation. Villagers openly praised Dark River Palace for ending private tax collections, complaining about the chaotic state of the martial world under Flaming Manor. The decades of Lie Mingjing’s good name were being systematically tarnished. To avoid the volatile Zhaoge Town, they decided to take a detour. On their revised route, they encountered bandits demanding payment for passage.
Yin Xue subtly mentioned Flaming Manor, and after accepting a payment, the bandits cleared the path. Lie Ruge expressed profound distress over Flaming Manor’s degraded reputation, fearing her father would not rest in peace. Yin Xue consoled her, explaining that no sect can maintain supremacy indefinitely, citing Ethereality Clique's past glory and present reclusion. He reassured her that even if evil sometimes prevails, it never endures.
Separately, Hall Leader Murong submitted his resignation to Yi Lang, citing old age as his reason for leaving Flaming Manor. Yi Lang feigned an attempt to persuade him to stay, while Hall Leader Ling pressed Yi Lang to accept the position of sect leader, emphasizing the manor's need for a master. Yi Lang outwardly resisted but was privately pleased. Zhongli Wulei personally walked Hall Leader Murong off the manor grounds.
Murong reflected on his past affection for Die Yi and shared that his family had been killed by Dark River Palace over a decade ago, leaving him a lone wanderer. He advised Zhongli Wulei to also leave, though Zhongli Wulei admitted he could not yet let go. Murong warned him not to incite suspicion from Chief Steward Yi by accompanying him too far. Meanwhile, Yin Xue and Lie Ruge continued their journey.
Yin Xue playfully recalled Lie Ruge's past "stupidity" in coming to Luoyang to learn how to keep a man's heart, suggesting it was that very foolishness which brought them together. Lie Ruge questioned if his earlier tales of being a demon were true, and he dismissed them as merely common stories. She then questioned which of her own words had made him fall in love with her.
Noticing Yin Xue’s cold hand, she worried about his condition, and he promised to share some energy with her once they reached Flower Tasting Brothel. At the same time, a disheveled and heavily intoxicated Zhan Feng, slumped in a corner, saw Lie Ruge cheerfully passing by in the cart. He dismissed it as a drunken hallucination. Mistaken for a beggar, he was kicked by a passerby. Ying Yi, who had been secretly observing the Flaming Manor area, found the despondent Zhan Feng and took him away.
