The Moon Brightens for You Episode 28 Recap
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The auspicious time for the wedding arrived, and Princess Hua Yao, accompanied by Official Wen You, visited the Lin House. She offered her blessings to the newlyweds, presenting a Qilin Fertility gift from herself and the Fuma, and wishing Lin Fang and Zhan Qinghong a joyous marriage with conjugal harmony. Lin Fang thanked the princess for her kind words. Wen You also extended his good wishes, hoping they would have children soon.
With the guests seated, General Xiahou officiated the ceremony. Lin Fang and Zhan Qinghong bowed to the heavens, their parents, and then to each other, officially becoming husband and wife. After a maid confirmed that Lin Fang and Zhan Qinghong had entered the bridal chamber and exchanged hair as part of their marital vows, Princess Hua Yao and Official Wen You departed. General Xiahou offered to escort Wen Rou home.
As they walked, Wen Rou brought up the matter of a gift she had acquired for him. When Xiahou Ying seemed unsure how to express his gratitude, Wen Rou declared that until she decided how he should repay her, he would be at her beck and call. She then took his hand, and they walked on together. Outside the bridal chamber, Xiao Lan, curious about the sounds, lingered by the door, trying to eavesdrop.
After Huo Yang left to attend to some matters, she snuck into the room. Inside, Zhan Qinghong was nervous on her wedding night, and Lin Fang’s teasing only heightened her embarrassment. When he reached out to touch her, she instinctively subdued him on the bed with a swift move. Xiao Lan, satisfied with the exciting scene, quietly left. Lin Fang seized the opportunity to feign unconsciousness, then pulled Zhan Qinghong into an embrace as she panicked.
Just as Zhan Qinghong closed her eyes, ready for what might follow, Lin Fang’s poison flared up, and he genuinely fainted. To prevent Zhan Qinghong from worrying, Lin Fang claimed he was merely hungry. That night, they slept in separate beds. Meanwhile, Huo Yang secretly met with Ji Xiaoran. Ji Xiaoran revealed that Lin Fang had used Qiu An to deceive Huo Yang, and the story of Li Muzhong murdering his parents was a fabrication.
Huo Yang initially refused to believe him, but was shocked when Ji Xiaoran presented a ledger. The ledger specifically noted that the Huo family, consisting of fifty-six members, was massacred by the Green Dragon Gang, with the youngest son’s whereabouts unknown. Ji Xiaoran also made it clear that Lin Fang and Qiu An had a falling out over the court's plan to absorb Wulin, suggesting Huo Yang deserved to know the truth and not be fooled by Lin Fang.
Huo Yang remained conflicted, but Ji Xiaoran advised him to ponder the information and seek him out if he wished to learn more. The next morning, Zhan Qinghong playfully scolded Lin Fang for sleeping so quietly. He then playfully demanded she call him "husband," which she shyly did. As Zhan Qinghong applied her makeup, Lin Fang leaned in and kissed her.
Soon after, Xiao Lan burst in, teasing Lin Fang for wearing lipstick and then Zhan Qinghong for being so "proactive" after marriage. She left, saying she was going to find Huo Yang. Zhan Qinghong questioned Lin Fang about Xiao Lan’s comments, and he simply chuckled, expressing how lucky he was to have such an interesting wife. Huo Yang, still grappling with the revelations from the ledger, was found by Xiao Lan.
She excitedly recounted details from the wedding, mentioning how happy Zhan Qinghong’s parents and grandmaster would be in heaven. Huo Yang, seeing her joy, impulsively proposed. Xiao Lan, however, was hesitant, noting the absence of their deceased parents’ blessings or a matchmaker, and that they hadn't exchanged tokens. Huo Yang then offered his saber as a commitment token, declaring it as important as his own life.
Xiao Lan declined the saber but expressed her wish for a husband who was an upstanding man, one who would publicly vow eternal love to her. Following this, Huo Yang sought out Lin Fang, stating his desire to marry Xiao Lan and explaining that with Lin Fang’s recent marriage, Xiao Lan needed a proper belonging.
Lin Fang readily agreed, promising to entrust Wulin Rumors and the Lin House to Huo Yang’s management, praising his competence, martial arts skills, and loyalty to Zhan Qinghong. Huo Yang, however, expressed his inability to fully comprehend Lin Fang’s actions. Lin Fang reiterated that sometimes trust requires no reason, leaving the decision to Huo Yang. Huo Yang then presented the ledger, only to find that Lin Fang already knew about his secret meeting with Ji Xiaoran through Wulin Rumors.
Later, Xiao Lan asked Zhan Qinghong about her feelings. Zhan Qinghong reminisced about their first meeting, her aspirations for Wulin, and seeing the famous Lin Fang, now feeling only sweetness. Xiao Lan encouraged her to boldly express her love, urging her not to have regrets. Inspired by Xiao Lan’s words, Zhan Qinghong found the courage to visit Lin Fang’s room.
She asked him to squat down and, catching him off guard, kissed him before shyly running away, leaving Lin Fang overjoyed. In the following days, Lin Fang convened a housemaster meeting at the Lin House. He explained that Wulin had made great strides, and the court intended to honor them with a "Contribution Book" if they registered with local authorities, leaving a legacy for future generations. This announcement was met with skepticism.
Qiu An was the first to object, questioning the implications of government registration and taxation, fearing that Wulin would lose its autonomy. General Xiahou warned Qiu An against rebellious talk. Ji Xiaoran, taking advantage of the unrest, subtly highlighted Lin Fang’s close ties to the court and questioned his true intentions. He then openly challenged Lin Fang’s leadership, exposing the fact that Lin Fang lacked martial arts skills, which Ji Xiaoran called an "unsolved mystery."
Official Wen You interjected, reminding Ji Xiaoran of his past defeat by Lin Fang. General Xiahou defended Lin Fang, praising his wisdom in bringing peace to Wulin despite his lack of martial arts. However, Ji Xiaoran then dropped a bombshell: Lin Fang, as the director, had secretly taught the seven-star swordsmanship to others, a revelation that sent shockwaves through the gathered housemasters, who loudly declared Lin Fang unworthy of the Wulin clan's director position.
