The Legend of Dugu Episode 30 Recap
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After Yang Zhong prepared to leave the capital for Longxi, he sternly warned his son Yang Jian not to mistreat Jialuo, or he would return to punish him. He also encouraged the couple to visit the Queen more often, hoping their harmonious relationship would ease her mind during pregnancy. Once Yang Zhong departed, Jialuo and Yang Jian dropped their facade.
Jialuo announced her intention to move back to the west wing, managing the household affairs while Yang Jian handled court matters. However, for the sake of the Queen's peace of mind, they agreed to maintain appearances as a loving couple in public. Jialuo also offered Yang Jian the assistance of her father’s former associates, suggesting Dongqu prepare a list of names for Zheng Rong. Yang Jian, left speechless by her practical and assertive demeanor, could only comply.
Meanwhile, Geshu, still resentful of the Queen for thwarting Yuwen Hu's ambitions, plotted to harm her in the royal garden. Yuwen Hu’s son informed him of Geshu’s plan, causing a vivid image of the Queen falling down steps to flash in Yuwen Hu's mind. Overcome by his feelings for her, he rushed to the palace, arriving just in time to stop the arranged accident. He found the Queen and brought her to a secluded pavilion.
She initially believed he had come to question her about the trouble she caused him on the court that day, but Yuwen Hu swore on their lost child that he never intended for her father Dugu Xin to die, knowing it would mean losing her forever. He conceded to her desire to be a powerful Queen, but implored her to stop fighting him, believing that one day she would realize he was the best man for her.
As the air grew cold, he draped his cloak around her before leaving. Back at his residence, Yuwen Hu ordered Geshu to cease all attempts on the Queen’s life, admitting he couldn't bear to see her harmed. Geshu, understanding Yuwen Hu's reluctance, then suggested removing the Emperor, Yuwen Yu, instead. Geshu also informed Yuwen Hu about Yang Jian's rapid establishment of his court and bureaucracy, noting he now commanded five thousand soldiers.
He advised sending more spies to monitor Yang Jian. He further speculated that Yuwen Yong's support for the Emperor was primarily for Jialuo's sake, suggesting a strategy to sever that connection. In Longxi, Mantuo, during a meal with Li Bing, playfully expressed jealousy about him being kind to Jinniang. Suddenly, she was overcome by severe abdominal pain and fainted. A terrified Li Bing carried her back to her room, where he detected the strong scent of musk.
He quickly put out the burning musk and declared that Mantuo would henceforth live in his own room. Determined to find out who was responsible, Li Bing ordered an investigation. A jade pendant belonging to Li Cheng was found in the inner courtyard gazebo, leading Li Bing to accuse his son. Li Cheng vehemently denied involvement, explaining that the maid, Dujuan, who had implicated him, had not served him for a long time. He felt he was being framed.
Just then, a newly awakened Mantuo arrived and defended Li Cheng, assuring Li Bing that she had personally invited Li Cheng to the inner courtyard to discuss Jialuo, and that his character would never allow him to harm her. She added that she hadn't used any incense recently, except for some burned the previous day. Satisfied by Mantuo’s words and pleased by their seemingly close relationship, Li Bing believed Li Cheng.
However, Wang Shi pointed out that while musk might not cause a miscarriage, Mantuo’s pregnancy had indeed been unstable. Doctor Wang was recalled, who then deduced that Mantuo had consumed cold foods. Further examination revealed a significant amount of purslane juice in her vegetable cakes, a substance known to induce labor. Li Bing furiously punished the kitchen staff for their carelessness but remained determined to uncover who had placed the musk in Mantuo's room.
Mantuo suggested that Li Cheng lead the investigation. After intense interrogation, Dujuan confessed that Jinniang was behind it, even revealing a hidden bottle of musk outside Jinniang's door. Li Cheng was enraged, but Wang Shi intervened, urging him to consider Jinniang’s motive. Li Cheng quickly realized Jinniang’s plan: to eliminate Mantuo’s child, discredit him, and secure the heir position for her own son.
Wang Shi then subtly encouraged Li Cheng to deal with Jinniang decisively, reminding him that "in a lion family, there can be only one male lion." Meanwhile, Jialuo visited Lihua, where the housekeeper mentioned Yuwen Yong visited every other day. Yuwen Yong soon arrived, and Lihua affectionately called him "dad."
After Lihua was taken away, Yuwen Yong apologized to Jialuo for his past suggestion of exchanging lives (her brother's for her father's), clarifying that he had intended to use a death-row criminal as a substitute to deceive Yuwen Hu. He reassured her of his good nature. Yuwen Yong then confessed his enduring love, promising to wait for her, just as Yang Jian waited for Mantuo.
Jialuo, however, firmly reiterated her commitment to her father’s last wish and gently told Yuwen Yong that he deserved a better woman. Later that evening, Yuwen Yong escorted Jialuo back to the Yang Mansion, and as he said goodbye, he draped his cloak over her shoulders due to the cold. Yang Jian witnessed this scene and, consumed by jealousy, angrily confronted Jialuo about her late-night outings with other men, accusing her of bringing shame upon his family.
Jialuo retorted, highlighting his hypocrisy given his own lingering affections for Mantuo. To conduct sensitive discussions away from Yuwen Hu's pervasive spies, Yang Jian began holding meetings with his colleagues in brothels, often returning home intoxicated. This behavior led to widespread gossip, and Jialuo endured humiliating remarks at a social gathering. Unable to bear it any longer, Jialuo stormed into the brothel, denouncing Yang Jian for his carousing, especially so soon after her father's death.
She dramatically sliced a brocade box with her sword. Wearing plain mourning clothes, Yang Jian returned home to apologize. Jialuo remained resolute, reiterating her plan to formally separate from him once the Queen had given birth and the court stabilized, allowing them both to pursue their true desires. Yang Jian, enraged by her defiant words and the implication of her feelings for Yuwen Yong, began to quarrel with her about Yuwen Yong's affectionate gesture of placing his cloak on her.
Their argument was interrupted when Zheng Rong dramatically feigned an injury, claiming a bird had dropped a large stone on him, successfully diverting their attention and ending the confrontation. Zheng Rong later chastised Yang Jian, advising him to be more humble in his apologies and to explain his reasons for visiting brothels, as Jialuo's anger stemmed from misunderstanding and his own jealousy.
