The Moon Brightens for You Episode 31 Recap
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Jian Lin, convinced that Lin Fang deeply cared for Zhan Qinghong and determined to eradicate Lin Fang's cold poison through unconventional means, feigned an attack on Zhan Qinghong. This act provoked Lin Fang into a fit of agitation, causing him to vomit blood and collapse. Following this, Jian Lin began treating Lin Fang with his unique Bone Penetrating Needle.
Zhan Qinghong vehemently tried to stop him, believing he was harming Lin Fang, until Jian Lin revealed the true nature of Lin Fang's illness: the Golden Phoenix and Jade-like Dew, a rare and deadly poison from the West Yan Kingdom. Jian Lin explained that this poison lies dormant, like a bloody vine within the body, but is awakened by strong emotions, eventually rushing to the Jiquan acupoint, leading to instant death.
He cited Lin Fang's frequent chest pains and episodes of vomiting blood as symptoms. Zhan Qinghong was distraught, thinking Lin Fang was on the verge of death. Jian Lin then casually mentioned that the treatment would take “ten days,” but Zhan Qinghong misheard it as "running out of time," sending her into a fresh wave of tears.
Lin Fang, having regained consciousness, apologized for keeping his condition a secret, explaining that he had not wanted to burden her or cause her pain. He confessed that the poison had already ravaged his internal organs, leaving no hope for a traditional cure, and expressed his wish to spend his remaining days peacefully with her, free from the worry of his illness or the pursuit of a cure. Zhan Qinghong, though upset by his concealment, agreed to honor his wish.
Deeply moved by Lin Fang’s sincerity and the suffering he had endured, Zhan Qinghong sought out Jian Lin to plead for his intervention, even offering her own life as a medicinal catalyst. Jian Lin clarified that while there was no conventional antidote, he had a "seventy percent confidence" in a "poison-attacks-poison" approach, using a specially concocted nine treasure soup.
To Zhan Qinghong's dismay, Jian Lin then revealed that Lin Fang was already aware of this seventy percent chance and had deliberately kept it from her. Enraged by Lin Fang's continued deception, Zhan Qinghong impulsively poured an entire plate of extremely spicy Tianxin hot peppers, typically used to repel pests, into the soup Jian Lin was preparing. Lin Fang consumed the fiery soup without a single complaint, claiming it tasted sweet because it was made by Zhan Qinghong.
Skeptical, Zhan Qinghong tasted it herself and was overwhelmed by the intense spice, realizing she had made a terrible mistake. Feeling guilty, she asked Jian Lin to prepare a new batch. However, Jian Lin explained that the unique ingredients for the nine treasure soup, specifically nine different kinds of snake eggs, would take a full year to gather again, by which time Lin Fang would certainly be dead.
Lin Fang, unfazed by the spice, reiterated that any medicine would taste sweet if fed to him by Zhan Qinghong. He then playfully requested her to feed him the rest of the soup, which she lovingly did. Meanwhile, Hua Yao was overseeing the tidying of Wen You’s room when she discovered a sword box. Memories of Wen You's broken sword resurfaced, sparking her fear that he still harbored feelings for his old flame. Wen You arrived, intuitively understanding her concerns.
He promptly opened the box, revealing a new ceremonial sword, a gift from his master at Wuji Clan, and assured Hua Yao that his past was firmly behind him. Later, Hua Yao's cough, a lingering effect from a recent rain, worsened. Wen You showed genuine concern, came to her room, and even personally spoon-fed her medicine. Hua Yao was deeply touched by his care, shedding tears as she reminisced about their shared childhood.
Wen You comforted her, promising to remain by her side forever, as her devoted husband. Back at Tianxin Valley, Lin Fang attempted to resume his martial arts practice. He felt a profound weakness, expressing fear of becoming a "wasteman" but also jokingly hoping it would allow him to assert his "husband's dignity." During their playful banter, Lin Fang suddenly vomited blood and fainted once more.
Jian Lin explained that Lin Fang’s body was too weak to withstand the clash between the nine treasure soup’s medicinal properties and the deep-seated toxins. He reiterated his three-step detoxification process: arousing the toxin, solidifying the body's foundation, and dispersing the toxin. Since the nine treasure soup had failed to adequately strengthen Lin Fang’s foundation, Jian Lin introduced a new remedy: a potent five poison wine, believing its alcoholic strength would amplify the medicine’s effect.
Zhan Qinghong was aghast at the sight of the unappetizing wine and Jian Lin's casual admission that this was his first attempt with such a complex case. Convinced he was treating Lin Fang as a mere experiment, she tried to pull Lin Fang away, refusing the wine.
However, Lin Fang, seeing no other options, convinced her that this risky trial offered their only "glimmer of hope" for a future together, a future where he envisioned growing old with her and their children. Unable to argue against his resolve, Zhan Qinghong fetched Jian Lin's prized rice wine from his hidden stash, intending to share a drink with Lin Fang, so he wouldn't face the potent "five poison wine" alone.
Jian Lin, surprisingly, proved to be a light drinker, succumbing to sleep after just one cup of his own rice wine. Heavily intoxicated by the five poison wine, Lin Fang led Zhan Qinghong to a beautiful flower field within Tianxin Valley. Under the starlit sky, dotted with shooting stars, he poured out his heart, confessing his love for every facet of Zhan Qinghong's personality.
He recounted how she had been the first to truly see and approach him, how her selfless acts of kindness brought him peace and happiness, helping him reconnect with his former self, free from hatred. He playfully reminded her of a keepsake he had given her, solidifying their bond. Zhan Qinghong, deeply moved by his drunken, heartfelt confessions, reflected on their past misunderstandings and the time they had seemingly wasted. Realizing the depth of his sincerity, she leaned in and tenderly kissed him, sealing their love in a tight embrace.
