The Moon Brightens for You Episode 25 Recap
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As the urgent situation unfolded, Lin Fang, without hesitation, tied a rope around his waist and leaped from the city wall, embracing Zhan Qinghong and safely bringing her away from danger. Once they were both back on the city tower, Zhan Qinghong and Lin Fang expressed concern for each other, relieved that neither had sustained serious injuries.
Their daring act significantly boosted the morale of the Mianyang defenders, who seized the opportunity to open the city gates and decisively defeat Du Zeng's rebel forces. News of the great victory reached Jun'an. Wen You, who had been anxiously polishing his Juejue swords, carefully put them away upon hearing the report from his attendant that Du Zeng was defeated and there were no major casualties among the generals.
Meanwhile, Princess Hua Yao's attendant informed her that Zhan Qinghong had made significant contributions in the fight against the enemy and that Lin Fang, the Director of the Wulin Alliance, would soon return to Jun'an for commendation. Hua Yao, displeased by this news, muttered that Zhan Qinghong was a "lingering ghost." In Mianyang, Zhan Qinghong and the soldiers held a ceremony to honor the fallen.
Luo Wu stood before Gu Qingshan's tomb, expressing regret that they had not gotten along before but that he had always considered Gu Qingshan his brother. He then pledged that in their next life, they would still be brothers. As the emperor had urgently recalled them to the capital, everyone had to depart immediately. At the city gates, Xuan Kai, along with the Mianyang defenders, bid farewell to Zhan Qinghong and her group.
When General Gao embraced Zhan Qinghong, he remarked that it was a hug from a friend who had experienced death with her. Lin Fang, clearly put out by the display, quickly stepped forward and separated them. Lin Fang's men joked that their director was "so stingy" and that General Gao had made him lose face.
Lin Fang, addressing the Mianyang soldiers, thanked them, stating he would always remember the battle and that it was his great honor to fight alongside them for the country. Xuan Kai praised Zhan Qinghong's bravery, noting her success in killing three assassins and later, single-handedly turning the tide by killing Du Zeng when their forces were in decline. When a soldier asked Zhan Qinghong why they were leaving so quickly, she explained that the court had ordered their return.
She encouraged the soldier to practice his Kungfu diligently and seek her out once his military service was complete. On the journey back to Jun'an, Zhan Qinghong and Lin Fang shared a carriage. Zhan Qinghong advised Lin Fang, who was injured, not to ride a horse and to take good care of himself, refraining from using his martial arts for a while. She then tried to get him to drink water.
Lin Fang playfully refused to wear his golden silk armor, suggesting she wear it as she often put herself in danger. He then confessed that he wanted to protect her, just as she had always protected him. Their banter was interrupted when Huo Yang detected an ambush and urgently warned them. Moments later, dozens of assassins charged from the opposite direction. Zhan Qinghong and Huo Yang immediately engaged the attackers, but it was a clever diversion by Feng Bufei.
Xiao Lan, overwhelmed by the speed of the kidnapper, could only describe him as "too fast" and that his jumping figure looked "like a big monkey." Zhan Qinghong realized it was Feng Bufei, whose true target was Lin Fang, and felt her own wound reopen in the struggle. She instructed her companions to split up and search for Lin Fang.
Feng Bufei brought Lin Fang to a secret room, tying him to a wooden post and demanding the whereabouts of the Seven-star swordsmanship. Lin Fang defiantly stated that the Seven-star swordsmanship had "already been destroyed." Enraged, Feng Bufei ordered his men to brand Lin Fang with a fiery iron, searing the 'Feng' character onto his skin, and even pierce his palm with an awl. Despite the excruciating pain, Lin Fang refused to yield.
Feng Bufei, growing increasingly frustrated, declared his intention to turn Lin Fang into a "doll" by dislocating his limbs and threading ropes through his hands and feet, fantasizing about making him and Zhan Qinghong play together. Just as Feng Bufei was about to proceed, Shen Yanzhi, Huo Yang, and Zhan Qinghong arrived, having tracked Lin Fang using a special insect called "Qianli Xiu" (smell from a thousand miles), which could trace the scent of the medicine in Lin Fang's sachet.
Feng Bufei, realizing his enemies had arrived, quickly fled, complaining that he only wanted to play with Lin Fang and not be friends with them. Zhan Qinghong successfully rescued Lin Fang, but he was severely weakened and on the brink of death. Fortunately, after being examined by Wen Rou, it was determined that his injuries were mostly superficial, with no damage to his heart or bones, and his hand wound was not serious.
However, Wen Rou noted that scalds were intensely painful and that normal anesthetics would be ineffective for Lin Fang due to his long-term consumption of Five-Stone Powder. She concluded that Lin Fang's resilient nature, despite his delicate appearance, would help him endure the pain. Zhan Qinghong, feeling responsible for his predicament, decided to personally stay by his bedside.
Xiaolan initially expressed her skepticism about Zhan Qinghong's caregiving abilities to Yanzhi, who replied that she believed Lin Fang would "enjoy it" regardless. Later, after witnessing their interaction, Xiaolan privately mused that his injury was "worth it," as it brought them closer, and even hoped they would "get married directly." For several days, Zhan Qinghong diligently cared for Lin Fang.
While applying medicine to his burns, she comforted him and made a vow, promising her unwavering loyalty and declaring that anyone who dared to harm him again would have to step over her dead body. Lin Fang, though in pain, found warmth in her devoted care. She even ingeniously used a reed stem to help him drink water without spilling.
As Lin Fang slowly regained consciousness, he noticed Zhan Qinghong's meticulous care, which made him feel warm inside, almost oblivious to his pain. Later, Zhan Qinghong started preparing porridge for him, to Xiaolan's amusement, who continued her romantic musings, referencing "Wulin Rumors" and suggesting they share "one spoonful for you, one for me." Zhan Qinghong dismissed her for reading "rubbish scripts." One night, Lin Fang, worried that Zhan Qinghong was overexerting herself, pretended to be hungry.
He woke her up and asked for chicken soup, complaining that he was tired of plain porridge. Despite her exhaustion and initial hesitation, Zhan Qinghong, after securing his promise not to complain if it tasted bad, reluctantly went to the kitchen in the middle of the night to prepare the soup. After a long effort, she returned with it, only to find Lin Fang asleep. She woke him up, insisting he drink it.
Lin Fang playfully demanded she share it with him, hinting at the romantic novel tropes Xiaolan had mentioned. She refused, but he persuaded her to at least try a sip. To her surprise, Zhan Qinghong found the chicken soup delicious and ended up drinking the entire bowl herself, exclaiming about her own excellent cooking skills. Lin Fang, amused, let her finish it. Xiaolan, observing the growing intimacy between them, continued to encourage their relationship.
Zhan Qinghong was aware of Lin Fang's feelings, but while caring deeply for him, she did not yet feel romantic love for him. The next morning, Wen You arrived at the Lin residence, having heard from Wen Rou about Lin Fang's kidnapping and injuries. Shen Yanzhi went to inform Lin Fang of the visit. Lin Fang, upon hearing the news, told Zhan Qinghong that he did not wish to see Wen You. Zhan Qinghong, in turn, began to tidy his clothes and hair. This intimate scene was precisely what Wen You witnessed as he approached, filling him with a pang of jealousy.
