The Glory of Tang Dynasty Episode 59 Recap
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Empress Zhang cried bitterly in her bedchamber, holding Li Shao, because Li Shao had become dull and foolish after waking up. No matter how Empress Zhang called him, he just stared blankly, unresponsive. Empress Zhang was extremely grieved, but instead of reflecting on her own evil deeds, she blamed everything on Shen Zhenzhu. She believed that it was Shen Zhenzhu and Li Chu who wanted to investigate Li Shao's identity, which forced her to resort to such a desperate measure.
He Lingyi then stepped forward to remind the Empress to make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise Li Shao's true identity would be exposed. Empress Zhang, in a fit of rage, slapped He Lingyi and ordered her to handle the matter, otherwise He Lingyi would be held accountable.
He Lingyi knew that the Shi family's doctor had been rescued by Murong Linzhi and was now in the Prince of Guangping's mansion's dungeon, so she decided to go and eliminate him. At the Prince of Guangping's mansion, Feng Shengyi was interrogating the Shi family's doctor. The Shi family's doctor told Feng Shengyi about Li Shao's identity, admitting that Li Shao was indeed Shi Siming's son.
Li Chu brought Shen Zhenzhu into the palace, wanting to tell the Emperor the truth, as having the Shi family's doctor as a witness would significantly increase credibility. He Lingyi learned of Li Chu's plan. In order to save her son, she told He Lingyi about Li Chu's actions. He Lingyi then relayed these words to Empress Zhang, and Empress Zhang began her planning again. Murong Linzhi's words made Li Tan angry and guilty.
He was enraged by the harm the Empress had caused Murong Linzhi, and he also hated himself for failing to protect Murong Linzhi. Li Tan stumbled along the road, drowning his sorrows in wine, with Murong Linzhi's recent words filling his mind. In a fit of impulse, Li Tan rushed into the palace with his sword. Inside the palace, Li Tan and Shen Zhenzhu were waiting for the Emperor in the main hall with the Shi family's doctor.
Before they could explain their purpose, Li Fuguo arrived in the hall to report to the Emperor, adding fuel to the fire as he exaggeratedly recounted how Li Tan had rushed into the Empress's bedchamber with a sword. The Emperor, along with Li Chu and others, hurried towards the Empress's bedchamber. In fact, as soon as Li Tan rushed into the bedchamber, Empress Zhang covered Li Shao with her hand, intending to smother the child.
Li Tan, unaware that Empress Zhang was so cruel, tried to stop her, but it was too late; Li Shao was already on his last breath. The Emperor and his entourage also entered the bedchamber at this moment. Empress Zhang, the culprit, was the first to accuse. She threw herself onto Li Shao, weeping bitterly and screaming that Li Tan had killed Shao'er.
The Emperor, ignorant of the real cause, was furious after hearing only Empress Zhang's side of the story. He grabbed a sword, ready to kill Li Tan, and demanded to know why he had murdered his own brother. Li Tan pointed at the Empress, stating that Li Shao was her child born from another man. Empress Zhang feigned innocence, theatrically holding a sword and pretending she would commit suicide to prove her purity.
The Emperor believed the Empress and ordered the guards to arrest Li Tan. While everyone was in the Empress's bedchamber, He Lingyi secretly sneaked into the main hall and killed the Shi family's doctor. The Emperor already misunderstood Li Tan as mercilessly killing his brother, and Empress Zhang deliberately collected a heap of evidence accusing Li Tan of forming factions and engaging in illicit activities, determined to have Li Tan put to death.
The Emperor believed that Li Tan's outrageous behavior today indicated he would certainly rebel in the future, so he issued an edict to bestow a cup of poisoned wine upon the Prince of Jianning, ordering him to depart at the hour of Hai (9-11 PM). Upon learning this, Li Chu rushed into the palace without hesitation. Li Fuguo went to the Prince of Jianning's mansion to announce the Emperor's decree.
Li Tan was deeply disappointed in his Imperial Father, who only believed the Empress's one-sided story, and he no longer wished to cling to life. Gongsun E left the capital city with Murong Linzhi, who had regained her memory. Shen Zhenzhu caught up with Murong Linzhi and told her about Li Tan's current predicament, hoping she would stay. Murong Linzhi retorted, asking if she should save Li Tan without regard for their past merely because he was once her husband.
With that remark, Shen Zhenzhu knew Murong Linzhi had recovered her memory. She advised Murong Linzhi not to do something she would regret for the rest of her life out of momentary pique. Murong Linzhi ultimately could not bear to watch Li Tan leave this world, so she decided to return to Chang'an with Shen Zhenzhu.
Eunuch Li led his men to surround the Prince of Jianning's mansion, waiting only for the appointed hour to send Li Tan on his way. Shen Zhenzhu escorted Murong Linzhi to the mansion, but Eunuch Li only permitted Murong Linzhi to enter alone, so Shen Zhenzhu had to send Yan Ming to guard outside the mansion.
Murong Linzhi entered the room and told herself that she would not forgive him, but she wanted him to live well, because only then could she hate him. At this moment, Li Chu defied the Emperor's will and rushed into the Imperial Palace, pleading with his Imperial Father with reason and emotion to spare Tan'er's life. But the Emperor remained unmoved.
Li Chu accused his Imperial Father of being no different from the Retired Emperor who killed three sons in a single day, asserting that granting a son a death sentence without investigating the truth was no different from being a muddle-headed ruler. The Emperor was enraged by these words and whipped Li Chu. Even though Li Chu was covered in blood, he did not beg for mercy.
