The Love by Hypnotic Episode 29 Recap
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Sikong Zhen and Li Mingyue rested briefly outdoors before continuing their journey. Li Mingyue expressed concern that her companions had suffered greatly because of her. Sikong Zhen reassured her, explaining that Song Jinyu, disguised as a woman, was unrecognized and escaped unharmed. Kangle, despite facing some punishment, was protected by her status as a princess. As for himself, Sikong Zhen stated he had nothing to lose.
Li Mingyue then learned the tragic truth about Sikong Zhen's past: his father died serving the country, and his entire family was subsequently annihilated by rebels. He revealed that he did not grow up in the Sikong mansion but was raised alone outside. By the time he found his family, he had become an orphan, left to bear all the honors and rewards alone, unsure whether to feel joy or sorrow.
Sikong Zhen described Li Qian as different from his past "wine and meat friends," stating that he was the only one who truly understood Li Qian in the past, but now Li Qian also had Li Mingyue. He told Li Mingyue that she was special and Li Qian was very fortunate to have her.
Li Mingyue acknowledged their differences, admitting she still didn't fully comprehend why it was Li Qian, or when he had rooted himself so deeply in her heart. Sikong Zhen, observing their profound connection, expressed his deep satisfaction in being able to devote all his effort to protecting such a beautiful relationship. Suddenly, Sikong Zhen detected the sound of many well-trained approaching footsteps.
He quickly helped Li Mingyue onto a horse, urging her to leave while he stayed behind to face the attackers, confident he could handle them. Meanwhile, Li Xun received permission from the Emperor to lead troops to rescue Li Qian. Huixin insisted on accompanying him, viewing it as a perfect opportunity to ensure no one but Li Qian survived to be an obstacle. Li Xun reminded her of the irreversible nature of her path.
Huixin, tidying his collar, declared she had already crossed the point of no return. Following Sikong Zhen's instructions, Li Mingyue traveled through a small forest path towards Xiyue, while Li Qian galloped back along the main road, causing them to narrowly miss each other. Li Qian, determined to return, thought that if he could not see Li Mingyue again in this life, it would be worse than death.
Inside the palace, with the Sikong family residence sealed by the Emperor, Kangle and Song Jinyu were restless. Kangle, incensed, threatened to tear down the imperial seals, but Song Jinyu calmed her, warning that such an act would only further anger the Emperor. Kangle expressed deep worry for Sikong Zhen, Li Qian, and Li Mingyue.
Song Jinyu tried to reassure her, suggesting that Sikong Zhen's disappearance was preferable to being captured by King Ling, and Li Mingyue, being a seasoned martial artist, could manage on her own. He noted that Sikong Zhen was injured and could only rely on them. Realizing Sikong Zhen would hide somewhere only he would think of, Song Jinyu suddenly deduced his location. Indeed, Yunsi was waiting for Li Mingyue in a tent.
Upon seeing her, he greeted Aimaila with solicitous concern. Li Mingyue, however, immediately pressed him for information about her second brother and Li Qian.
Ignoring her questions, Yunsi presented a collection of cherished items: a bracelet he bought for her last year but couldn't give her before she left for Beixuan, the food box from the time she brought him handmade desserts when he broke his arm protecting her, and the ointment she gave him after he took thirty whips for her. He passionately declared that every small detail related to her was precious to him.
He adamantly believed that Li Mingyue's feelings for Li Qian were a result of hypnosis and thus fake, asserting that her true feelings belonged with him. Li Mingyue, witnessing his stubborn delusion, gently affirmed that she knew he truly loved her in the past, and she had genuinely loved him in return. However, she emphasized that time had passed, circumstances had changed, and they could not go back, as she had already found her true home.
Yunsi recounted his profound suffering and fear after her diplomatic marriage, and his overwhelming joy upon seeing her again. Before he could elaborate further, Li Mingyue interrupted, stating that lovers do not always grow old together. She explained that all things in heaven and earth have their natural cycles of birth, death, gathering, and scattering, which cannot be reversed by human effort. Yunsi, however, remained bitter, questioning why such a fate should befall him when he had done no wrong.
Li Mingyue clarified that neither of them was at fault. She reiterated her request to see her second brother and Li Qian, cleverly adding that if he truly wished to spend his life with her, he would want her to be free of worries and willing, wouldn't he? Conceding, Yunsi led Li Mingyue to Kaierbi. Kaierbi, due to his skill in hypnosis, had his eyes bound.
Li Mingyue untied his blindfold and implored Yunsi to release him, then subtly attempted to hypnotize Yunsi herself. Yunsi, having anticipated her move, swiftly snatched away the Zhuxin Bell. He then gave Kaierbi two grim choices: either hypnotize Aimaila to erase her memories of Li Qian, or die by Yunsi's blade, leaving Aimaila to marry him while burdened with painful memories of Li Qian. Kaierbi was unbound and took the Zhuxin Bell, then proceeded to feign hypnotizing Li Mingyue.
He recited the hypnotic suggestion that upon waking, her memory would revert to her time in Xiyue, having never been to Beixuan or met King Zi Li Qian, and that the person named Li Mingyue never existed, only Aimaila, the princess of Xiyue. Later, Song Jinyu successfully located a complaining Sikong Zhen hiding in a brothel and brought him back to the palace.
Meanwhile, Aimaila awoke, artfully pretending to have no memory of being Li Mingyue or her past with Li Qian, thereby cooperating with Yunsi. Yunsi, still harboring doubts, tested Aimaila's memory. He quickly discovered her deception, realizing she had never forgotten the past. Overcome with anguish, Yunsi, a rough man who had lived freely, admitted he could not let her go.
In a desperate attempt to retrieve what he believed was his Aimaila, he confined her to her room, forbidding her from leaving until their wedding. Elsewhere, Kangle managed to procure some medicine for Sikong Zhen's injuries. However, she was inept at bandaging and refused to let Sikong Zhen do it himself.
When she thought the "first step" to bandaging was to remove Sikong Zhen's clothes, Song Jinyu frantically intervened, leading to a comical argument that left the injured Sikong Zhen exasperated. Meanwhile, Li Qian covertly returned to the camp and successfully rescued Kaierbi.
