The Glory of Tang Dynasty Episode 3 Recap
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Shen Zhenzhu deliberately hid her strength in the competitions of zither, Go, calligraphy, and painting. She scored the lowest in every subject, but with the Crown Prince's secret help, Shen Zhenzhu still advanced to the palace examination. The arrogant Cui Caiping slapped Murong Linzhi because Murong Linzhi accidentally dripped water onto Cui Caiping's skirt. Cui Caiping was also aggressive, so Shen Zhenzhu spoke up to help, leaving Cui Caiping speechless.
Cui Caiping was relentless and ordered the eunuch nearby to slap Murong Linzhi and Shen Zhenzhu. No sooner had Cui Caiping finished speaking than Emperor Xuanzong and Consort Yang walked over. Emperor Xuanzong saw Cui Caiping's arrogance and haughtiness, as well as Shen Zhenzhu's dignified and talented demeanor. The cynical Li Tan was loitering near the Hundred Flower Garden in the palace.
He wanted to see the women who came to the palace for the selection, as the Emperor was choosing concubines for him and his elder brother Li Chu. Li Tan ate a jujube as he climbed onto the palace wall. He accidentally slipped and fell flat on his back. Coincidentally, Murong Linzhi and Shen Zhenzhu passed by this spot.
The skilled physician Murong Linzhi examined the surroundings, saw the fallen jujube, and after taking Li Tan's pulse, knew that Li Tan had fainted because a jujube pit was stuck in his throat. She then asked Shen Zhenzhu to help her lift Li Tan, and she patted his back heavily several times. The jujube pit was spit out, and Li Tan woke up.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Murong Linzhi's concerned expression and fell in love with her at first sight, chasing after Murong Linzhi to ask her name. The palace examination was held as scheduled. Emperor Xuanzong, accompanied by Consort Yang, sat under a glazed-tile canopy, observing the virtuous young ladies. Cui Caiping was playing a musical instrument, and the other ladies sat around her. Suddenly, everyone saw the corner of Cui Caiping's clothes begin to catch fire.
Without hesitation, Shen Zhenzhu grabbed a bucket of water from nearby and poured it onto Cui Caiping's clothes. Cui Caiping was startled and shrieked, demanding the Emperor to seek justice for her and imprison Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi. Shen Zhenzhu observed the surroundings and stated that the real culprit of the fire should be the glazed tiles on the Emperor's canopy, as the glazed tiles had a magnifying effect, and the sun was directly overhead.
The crowd did not believe her, so Shen Zhenzhu took a piece of cloth and placed it where Cui Caiping had been sitting. After a while, the cloth caught fire, proving Shen Zhenzhu's words. She and Murong Linzhi were cleared of arson suspicion, and the Emperor and Crown Prince present also praised her for her intelligence and wisdom. The Crown Prince pleaded with the Emperor, asking him to betroth Shen Zhenzhu to his eldest son, Li Chu.
However, Yang Guozhong and Consort Yang were determined to interfere with the Eastern Palace, intending to marry Cui Caiping to Li Chu. The Crown Princess intervened, suggesting that Shen Zhenzhu and Cui Caiping could both be granted the status of 'Ruren' (a concubine rank) to first join the Eastern Palace, and as for who would be the main consort, it would depend on Li Chu's own wishes. The Emperor agreed.
Yang Guozhong repeatedly traveled to Wuxing to find Shen Yizhi, but Shen Yizhi consistently refused to meet him. Yang Guozhong's subordinate did not understand why the Chancellor insisted on being refused entry at the Shen family's residence. Yang Guozhong reprimanded his subordinate, stating that Shen Yizhi possessed a token that could command the King of Yunnan. This was overheard by Feng Shengyi, who was guarding the Shen residence. He returned to report to the Prince of Guangping.
Based on the rumors from the jianghu (martial arts world) mentioned by Feng Shengyi, Li Chu deduced that the Shen family might possess the Qilin Token, which could command the King of Yunnan. He secretly visited the Shen residence late at night, advising Shen Yizhi to hand over the Qilin Token to him to prevent it from falling into the hands of the treacherous Chancellor Yang Guozhong.
However, Shen Yizhi was upright and honorable; he believed in the law of the land and thought Yang Guozhong would not dare to act recklessly, so he rejected Li Chu's suggestion. Li Chu handed a jade whistle to Shen Yizhi, telling him to blow it in times of crisis, and his subordinates would rush to provide support.
