The Moon Brightens for You Episode 32 Recap
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Lin Fang and Jian Lin wake up embracing each other in Jian Lin's house in Tianxin Valley. Both are shocked by the unexpected situation. Zhan Qinghong explains that after drinking too much of the five poison wine the previous night, Lin Fang, who remembered nothing after two bowls, had wandered off to sleep with Jian Lin, whom she refers to as "the senior." Jian Lin remarks on the potent effects of the five poison wine.
Later, Wang Dun, the Prime Minister, inquires about the peace in Jun'an before tasking Wen You with pacifying Jiangdong Wulin, which has become leaderless and turbulent. Wen You accepts the difficult job, acknowledging that it might offend both Wulin heroes and court officials led by General Xiahou. Simultaneously, a storyteller from "Wulin Rumors" broadcasts news about the unstable Wulin situation. After the broadcast, he instructs a subordinate to send a message to Huo Yang, suggesting an underlying connection.
Wen You then summons various Wulin directors, including interim director Qiu An, to the Lin's house. He announces, on behalf of Prime Minister Wang, that all Jiangdong Wulin clans must register their members, operate strictly within court-approved boundaries, refrain from unauthorized border crossings, and pay monthly Wulin taxes. Qiu An voices strong opposition, stating that Wulin affairs should be managed by Wulin people and the court should not interfere. Other directors are also unwilling to comply.
Huo Yang denounces Wen You as a "contemptible villain" and a "snob married to a princess" who is merely using his position to accumulate wealth, and defiantly declares his refusal to comply. To enforce compliance, Wen You's men then reveal personal items belonging to the directors' family members, indicating that they have been taken hostage. Wen You assures the directors that their loved ones are safe and will remain so if they pledge loyalty to him.
Qiu An, though still expressing his dissatisfaction, shares his belief that true ambition comes from tranquility, not material wealth, and warns Wen You that he will not tolerate any actions that harm the people of Jiangdong, but ultimately gives in. Huo Yang, however, calls Ji Xiaoran a "double-dealing villain" for his involvement in taking Xiao Lan. Faced with the safety of his loved ones, Huo Yang is also forced to comply.
Wen You then proudly declares that Jiangdong Wulin is now under his firm control, establishing the Wulin Division to oversee all clans for national service. Elsewhere, the three demons of the nether world meet, and Zhong Buming praises their leader's intricate scheme, which has successfully brought Jiangdong Wulin under their control and manipulated Wen You to deal with any resistance.
Zhong Buming, calling Wen You "stupid" and easily exploitable, asks their leader if he, too, will be manipulated, a concern quickly dismissed by a comrade. Wang Bucheng, the leader, asserts that anyone with ambition and desire can be used. He instructs Zhong Buming to ignore Wen You for the time being and focus on Jiming Temple, then asks if there is any news from Ji Xiaoran regarding Jiming Temple, reminding Zhong Buming to report immediately once received.
Zhong Buming then inquires about the Seven-star swordsmanship, hoping to see it. Although Zhan Qinghong's bones are mended, she is unable to resume martial arts practice. Jian Lin tasks her with chopping wood and carrying water, seemingly to be difficult, but Lin Fang perceives this as a clever method to strengthen her foundation and solidify her reconnected bones.
Zhan Qinghong initially complains about the seemingly pointless chores, especially the insistence on perfectly uniform firewood for Lin Fang's medicine, but Lin Fang's insight leads Jian Lin to playfully chide him for observing his wife too much, then assigns Lin Fang to pound medicine. Later, Jian Lin prepares for the final step of Lin Fang's detoxification: transmitting power.
He instructs Zhan Qinghong to feed Lin Fang medicine and wipe his sweat, but then surprisingly demands to be fed medicine himself to maintain his strength for the power transfer. Zhan Qinghong diligently attends to both, feeding medicine and wiping sweat from each man. After the arduous process, Jian Lin first feigns uncertainty but then triumphantly announces Lin Fang's complete recovery, pointing out the vanished blood spots and strong pulse.
Overjoyed, Lin Fang and Zhan Qinghong express their profound gratitude, while Jian Lin proudly declares himself peerless in his medical prowess. With Lin Fang fully recovered, he and Zhan Qinghong share an intimate night. The next morning, they awaken embracing each other, affirming their enduring bond. After Master Yuanhui's passing, his junior brother Yuanneng visits Wen You at the consort's mansion, under the watchful eye of Ji Xiaoran.
Yuanneng explains his urgent request, clarifying that Master Yuanhui had not wished for a formal ceremony after his death. Praising Wen You's loyalty, diligence, and past position as deputy director, Yuanneng reveals that his decision concerns the very survival of Jiangdong Wulin. He explains that after Lin Fang returned the Seven-star swordsmanship, Yuanneng took it back to Jiming Temple.
There, Master Yuanhui, anticipating a plot by villains, had preemptively swapped the real swordsmanship, preventing it from falling into the hands of the three demons of the nether world when they later attempted to steal it.
Yuanneng confirms that the real Seven-star swordsmanship is no longer at Jiming Temple, but that he has brought it to Wen You, believing him, with the support of interim director Qiu An and the court, to be the most capable protector against the Western Yan Kingdom's conspiracy. Wen You assures Yuanneng he will safeguard it.
Meanwhile, Ji Xiaoran reports to Wang Bucheng, confirming that Yuanneng visited Wen You's residence and left without a large package he had carried in, leading them to conclude that the Seven-star swordsmanship is now in Wen You's possession. Later, while Wen You is visiting Wang Dun, Housemaster Mou storms into the Prime Minister's mansion, demanding "blood for blood" for his deceased mother from both Wang Dun and Wen You.
Housemaster Mou attacks Wen You with concealed weapons, forcing him to retreat. Wang Dun then retaliates with a "Firing Palm" and kills Housemaster Mou, dramatically revealing his true identity as the "King of Million Demons, Wang Bucheng." Wang Bucheng challenges Wen You, asking if he is afraid, but Wen You maintains his composure, continuing to address him as "Grandpa" and asserting their family connection through Hua Yao.
To demonstrate his loyalty, Wen You then presents the Seven-star swordsmanship to Wang Bucheng, explaining that Yuanneng had entrusted it to him, and it is fitting for the court to possess such a symbol of Wulin. Wang Bucheng praises Wen You as a "smart, good boy," acknowledging their family bond and entrusting him with his "legacy and great career," as well as dealing with any dissenting voices in Jun'an.
Upon returning to his residence, Wen You is met with joyful news from Hua Yao: she is pregnant. He is delighted, and a little worried, promising to be a devoted father who will ensure their child lives a happy, carefree, and safe life, free from the worries and difficult experiences he faced. He instructs Hua Yao to delegate household duties to her female officials to avoid overexertion.
Determined to leave Tianxin Valley, Zhan Qinghong and Lin Fang attempt to find an exit. Along the way, Lin Fang playfully suggests they stay and have many children, a notion Zhan Qinghong rejects, preferring a life solely with him. She then expresses her reluctance to abandon the outside world, proposing they face it together, even if it means a tragic end like the butterfly lovers, a story Lin Fang dislikes, as he envisions a brighter future for them.
Their conversation is cut short when they realize the seemingly harmless fog is actually poisonous miasma, causing them to collapse. Jian Lin, who discovers and brings them back, scolds them for their recklessness and his own effort, but Zhan Qinghong challenges him, asking why he didn't warn them about the miasma. Jian Lin retorts that he keeps them safe from pursuers in his secluded Tianxin Small House.
Lin Fang, adopting a more diplomatic approach, expresses deep gratitude for Jian Lin's healing and protection, hinting at a familial connection. Lin Fang then deduces Jian Lin's true identity: the legendary "Divine Doctor Jian Lin," who achieved "world's best" status before leaving home, making him Zhan Qinghong's martial uncle and Su Qianhong's senior brother. Zhan Qinghong immediately confronts Jian Lin, questioning his "heartless and unreasonable" actions in trapping them, especially when her mother (his junior sister) awaits justice.
Jian Lin, in turn, calls Zhan Qinghong "stupid," reiterating that his actions are for her safety. Lin Fang intervenes, articulating their duty as martial artists to uphold loyalty and filial piety, emphasizing that ignoring the Western Yan Kingdom's villains and their unavenged mother would be disloyal and unfilial. Conceding their arguments, Jian Lin finally offers a condition for their departure: Zhan Qinghong must defeat him. Lin Fang protests, pointing out that Zhan Qinghong has only just recovered and cannot possibly defeat the "best in the world."
