The Moon Brightens for You Episode 14 Recap
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Shen Yanzhi returned and informed Lin Fang that the poison in his body was linked to his emotions. If his heart wavered, the pain would become unbearable, severely intensifying when his emotions swelled, essentially forcing him to cut off all affection. Hearing this, Lin Fang became disheartened, believing it was fate’s design and that even without Wen You, he still couldn't be with Zhan Qinghong, stating they simply weren't destined to be together.
Shen Yanzhi provided him with a Linglong ball, filled with calming ingredients, and advised meditation for emotional control. Wen You, also present, assured Lin Fang that he would find expert doctors upon returning to the capital to cure his poison. Zhan Qinghong and her new student, Huo Yang, traveled to Qiu Family Fort. They discovered through records that the Fengling Huo Family had been annihilated by the Yi Xuan and Green Dragon gangs.
Huo Yang, upon realizing Li Muxi had lied to him and used him as a pawn, acknowledged his past mistakes and accepted Zhan Qinghong as his master. Wen You sternly warned Huo Yang not to betray Zhan Qinghong, to which Huo Yang retorted with a warning to Wen You not to hurt Zhan Qinghong's feelings. Xiao Lan, delighted by the unusual alliance, encouraged everyone to get along for Zhan Qinghong’s safety.
Qiu An later sent back the jade pendant he had taken from Zhan Qinghong, along with a letter declaring his intention to compete fairly with Wen You for Zhan Qinghong's affection. He had initially planned to show Zhan Qinghong a beautiful sunset view and propose, but Wen You had taken her away first.
Wen You meticulously arranged a romantic setting at the restaurant at Bower Slope, then sent a flying blade with an invitation to Zhan Qinghong for a "death pact" there, which turned out to be a love letter. Under the moon, Wen You swore an oath of eternal love, pledging to cherish only Zhan Qinghong for the rest of his life and never to let her down.
He also promised to inform his parents and have his father formally propose to her. He presented her with a jade bracelet as a token of their commitment. Zhan Qinghong, although joyful, felt overwhelmed by the suddenness of his proposal. She wanted to give him her own jade pendant in return, but it was unstrung.
She took it back, promising to thread it with a knot and give it to him as her answer, to which Wen You insisted she must make it herself. Zhan Qinghong sought out Lin Fang, sharing her conflicted feelings and asking if she liked Wen You enough. Lin Fang reassured her that her feelings were sufficient, but her words stirred his own emotions.
Xiao Lan, eavesdropping outside, confronted Lin Fang, questioning why he wouldn't express his true feelings to Zhan Qinghong. Lin Fang, however, vehemently denied any romantic interest in Zhan Qinghong, asserting that he never had, currently had not, and never would have such feelings for her. After Xiao Lan left, he mused aloud that he wished he could truly forget his feelings. That night, Zhan Qinghong struggled to knot a string for the jade pendant.
Realizing her lack of skill in needlework, she decided to seek Lin Fang’s guidance. Lin Fang began to patiently teach her, guiding her hands. However, as Zhan Qinghong leaned closer, her beauty and proximity triggered his poison, causing him immense pain. He abruptly pushed her away, angrily calling her "stupid" and ordering her to leave so as not to disturb his peace. Annoyed, Zhan Qinghong left.
Before Wen You departed for Jun'an, Zhan Qinghong successfully presented him with the jade pendant, now properly strung. With this exchange, they formalized their engagement, and she promised to wait for his return to marry her. In the following days, Zhan Qinghong and Lin Fang finalized their affairs in the current region, preparing for their journey to Linzhou. Qiu An, having witnessed Wen You's devotion when she was injured, accepted Zhan Qinghong’s decision, though with a hint of sadness.
As a farewell, he gave Zhan Qinghong a golden hairpin, an heirloom from his mother, instructing her to use it as a sign if she ever faced difficulties, promising to come to her aid no matter the distance. Lin Fang's group embarked on their long journey and eventually arrived in Linzhou, a city renowned for its picturesque scenery and vibrant atmosphere, which greatly impressed Zhan Qinghong and Xiao Lan.
Linzhou's intricate network of waterways made it a prosperous hub, earning it the reputation of thriving by water. The local Family Zhou's water escorting service was considered unique in the entire Xiao Empire. Upon their arrival at Blessing Inn, which Lin Fang would later reveal was one of his family's many properties used to gather Wulin intelligence, they were met by Zhong Buming, the butler of Family Zhou.
Zhong Buming, acting on behalf of his master Zhou Bo, presented lavish gifts but politely declined any alliance with the Wulin Alliance, stating that Family Zhou had no interest in martial arts affairs. He further insinuated that Zhou Bo was currently occupied with women on a pleasure boat, where men were not permitted. Shen Yanzhi, observing Zhong Buming, quickly deduced he was a master of poison, a skill evident despite his attempts to conceal it.
Lin Fang acknowledged Family Zhou’s deep roots in the martial arts world, vast wealth, and extensive network of thirty-five escorting businesses across the Xiao Empire, noting their high public reputation due to past disaster relief efforts. Considering Zhou Bo’s reputation as Linzhou’s most handsome man and his penchant for beauty, Lin Fang proposed a plan: one of them would disguise themselves as a dancer to meet Zhou Bo.
Shen Yanzhi and Zhan Qinghong both refused this task, but Xiao Lan eagerly volunteered. Meanwhile, Feng Bufei met with Zhong Buming, relaying orders from "the boss" to closely monitor Lin Fang, as the seven-star swordsmanship might be in his possession. Feng Bufei also expressed his personal desire to capture Lin Fang and turn him into a "pretty doll," sparking an argument with Zhong Buming, who warned him against interfering with "the boss'" plans.
Their heated exchange ended with Feng Bufei collapsing, apparently poisoned by Zhong Buming. Later, Zhan Qinghong was attempting to compose a letter to Wen You, missing him already. Lin Fang, witnessing her struggle, offered to help. When she inquired about the most reliable way to send her letter, Lin Fang casually revealed that Wulin Rumors, the widespread source of martial arts news, was also his enterprise, explaining that he established inns and restaurants across various regions to covertly collect intelligence.
Surprised by this revelation, Zhan Qinghong then noticed a broken sword Lin Fang carried and boldly asked for it. Lin Fang readily agreed, not only giving her the sword but also presenting her with a jade thumb ring.
