The Prisoner of Beauty Episode 18 Recap, Plot

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After Yuan Wang rejected Xiao Qiao, she deliberately went to the gold and silver jewelry shop to have wedding jewelry made. Very soon, Wei Dian received the news and summoned Yuan Wang to see him late at night. Laying out a set of bridal accessories and speaking expectantly, he showed them to Yuan Wang on purpose and pointed out that Yuan Wang intended to form a marriage alliance with Wei Shao.

Yuan Wang denied it, but Wei Dian did not believe him at all and even revealed that he had people watching Yuan Wang day and night. Yuan Wang was furious, feeling that he had wholeheartedly stood by Wei Dian, only to be doubted by him. The two had a big argument and developed a rift. Wei Qu informed Wei Shao about Yuan Wang visiting Wei Dian’s mansion in the middle of the night.

Xiao Qiao proposed the next step of their plan. Wei Shao wanted to go in person, but Xiao Qiao insisted he stay, saying he had not yet recovered from his injuries. Wei Shao asked Wei Qu if he was already better, but Xiao Qiao raised Wei Shao’s injured arm to show Wei Qu, who didn’t know what to say and simply slipped away. On Yuan Wang’s way back, he was suddenly ambushed.

The attacker used arrows that were exclusive to Wei Dian’s mansion. Earlier, Xiao Qiao had arranged for someone to collect the arrows from the previous assassination, leading Yuan Wang to mistakenly believe Wei Dian was behind it. Wei Liang appeared just in time to pretend to rescue Yuan Wang, causing Yuan Wang to completely align himself with Wei Shao. The commoners soon began receiving wheat seeds.

Upon learning the situation, Wei Dian realized Wei Shao was making a move against him. He immediately ordered his troops to be assembled to hunt down Wei Shao, believing Wei Shao’s forces were few and could be easily defeated. Later, Wei Dian returned to his room, ready to don armor and fight Wei Shao. Unexpectedly, Wei Qu was lying in ambush in the room and killed Wei Dian with a single strike.

Even at the moment of death, Wei Dian couldn’t believe he had died before even starting a rebellion. The next day, Yuan Wang took over Wei Dian’s old troops and pledged his full support to Wei Shao. Yang Feng, accompanied by Wei Xiao, was preparing to go to Rong County to repair the canal and was very glad to be part of such a great construction project. However, he didn’t expect to be working with Zhen Zhi.

As soon as the two met, they began arguing. Yang Feng declared that he couldn’t work with Zhen Zhi and wanted to leave, but was blocked by Wei Xiao and his men. At this moment, Wei Shao arrived and explained that fourteen years ago, the two of them had followed Qiao Gui and Marquis Wei in building the Yongning Canal.

Now, Wei Shao hoped to open the canal in Rong County again, regardless of borders, only for the benefit of the people. He hoped the two could work together, and both immediately agreed to follow his orders. Just then, news arrived: there had been a change in Bianzhou—Chen Xiang was dead. Su Ehuang and her brother were in a carriage, being pursued by two soldiers who were following Xue Tai’s orders to track Su Ehuang.

However, upon seeing that her forehead lacked a peony floral ornament, they did not capture her. Meanwhile, Su Ehuang learned that Chen Pang had become Governor of Bianzhou. Xue Tai was dissatisfied and had already led cavalry in rebellion. Now, Xue Tai was looking for Madam Yulou to protect her. Su Zixin suggested seeking refuge with Xue Tai, but Su Ehuang believed that Xue Tai’s claim of protection was really just a way to protect his own reputation.

As they neared the border of Wushan Kingdom, Su Ehuang once again painted the floral ornament on her forehead. Su Zixin felt they had achieved nothing and had no face to return home. Now that Chen Xiang was dead, they had lost everything, and if questioned back home, they would have nothing to say. He expressed dissatisfaction that Su Ehuang was just a woman who only knew how to paint a flower on her forehead.

Su Ehuang was furious and rebuked Su Zixin for daring to lecture her now that she had lost power. She also reminded Su Zixin that the flower on her forehead was protecting not only herself but also him. Su Zixin had no choice but to keep silent. Xiao Qiao proposed giving Wei Shao a gift. After all, while taking care of him, she had also devised a plan to drive a wedge between Yuan Wang and Wei Dian.

Wei Shao wanted to give her the gold jewelry that had been made, but Xiao Qiao was dissatisfied, thinking it was just a perfunctory gesture. Wei Shao grumbled about how troublesome she was but still agreed to carefully prepare a gift. The next day, Xiao Qiao brought the four Wei brothers along to pick out a gift. However, she wasn’t satisfied with any of them.

Suddenly, Wei Shao thought of giving her five hundred warhorses, believing Xiao Qiao must have gone to such lengths for the sake of Yanzhou. But Xiao Qiao didn’t like it. Wei Shao then suggested weapons. Helpless, Xiao Qiao pretended to like the warhorses. After hearing about it, Xiao Tao went to find Xiao Qiao. She hadn’t expected Wei Shao to be so generous as to give five hundred horses.

Xiao Tao commented that even if a wife’s happiness isn’t known to her husband, her father-in-law would definitely be pleased. Suddenly, Xiao Qiao asked what Wei Liang had given Xiao Tao. Xiao Tao immediately thought of the floral ornament and left, a little dejected. Chun Niang advised Xiao Tao not to rush things—these matters couldn’t be forced. Just then, Xiao Tao saw the incense burner in front of her and got an idea.

Xiao Qiao deliberately sent sweets to Wei Shao, specially infused with fragrance, but Wei Shao only focused on the sweets, disappointing her. Xiao Qiao brought up the topic of stargazing, saying it would help in planning the canal construction. She also volunteered to accompany Wei Shao. Wei Shao agreed at once and told her to wait at the observatory—he would join her after reviewing official documents. Xiao Qiao happily arrived at the observatory.

Though the wind was strong, she refused to wear a cloak, afraid it would cover the outfit she had carefully chosen. When Wei Shao arrived and stared at her for a long time, Xiao Qiao thought he was mesmerized by her beauty and was overjoyed. But unexpectedly, Wei Shao scolded her for not wearing the cloak and insisted on putting it on her.

Xiao Qiao wanted to enjoy some alone time with Wei Shao, but Wei Shao called Yang Feng to join them for stargazing. Yang Feng quickly sensed Xiao Qiao’s intention and explained that the observatory was too small for three people and offered to leave. Before Xiao Qiao could rejoice, Wei Shao asked Yang Feng to stay and explain the meanings of the stars to him, leaving Xiao Qiao pacing in frustration behind them.

Yuan Wang invited Wei Shao to his home. However, Wei Shao was distracted, recalling the sight of Xiao Qiao at the observatory the previous night. Yuan Wang had to call him several times before he snapped back. Yuan Wang revealed that his daughter had fallen for Wei Liang and hoped Wei Shao would help mediate the match. Wei Shao initially thought she liked Wei Qu, but upon learning it was Wei Liang, he agreed to speak with him.

Wei Shao told Xiao Qiao about this. Xiao Qiao believed Wei Liang would definitely oppose the marriage and that there was no need to ask. But the competitive Wei Shao insisted on betting on it—if he lost, he would go with Xiao Qiao to the market to pick lucky items.

When Wei Shao brought it up with Wei Liang, just as he mentioned it, Wei Liang saw Xiao Tao approaching and immediately refused, emphasizing again and again that he only liked one person. Fearing he’d lose the bet, Wei Shao hurriedly tried to persuade Wei Liang to agree. Xiao Qiao also told Xiao Tao that someone had taken a liking to Wei Liang. Xiao Tao was unhappy and left.

Wei Liang quickly chased after her and advised Wei Shao not to force matters of love. Wei Shao accepted his loss and promised to pick lucky items for Xiao Qiao. Wei Liang followed Xiao Tao into her room. Seeing how angry she was, he explained the origin of the small weapons the four family generals carried. Back then, Wei Shao had made the small weapons for them.

Every time they went to battle, they might die, so no matter who went, they would place their symbolic weapons together. It was their way of saying, “Though we may not be born on the same day, month, and year, we hope to die on the same day, month, and year. ” He was willing to give his small weapon to Xiao Tao.

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