The Prisoner of Beauty Episode 26 Recap, Plot

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Wei Shao saw that Su Ehuang requested to stay. Remembering his elder brother's advice to take care of Su Ehuang, he found it inconvenient to drive her away and could only tacitly agree. However, he always felt that something was off, though he couldn’t explain it. So, he told Xiao Qiao, who had the same feeling.

Su Zixin used some methods to find out from the maids at Wei Shao’s residence that Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao had not consummated their marriage yet. Officially, it was said to be out of mourning for Qiao Gui, but in Su Ehuang and Su Zixin’s eyes, no man was free from lust. If they hadn’t consummated by now, it might be due to a lack of affection.

Because of this, Su Ehuang believed her opportunity had come and specially invited Wei Shao to her residence. Su Ehuang used the excuse of helping Xiao Qiao collect some books on waterworks to get closer to Wei Shao. But Wei Shao quickly evaded her and only took the books back, saying he would study them with Xiao Qiao. When Xiao Qiao saw the books Wei Shao brought back, she felt vaguely uneasy.

Gao Heng returned from Yunzhong Commandery and specially brought a rubbing of the inscriptions on the Mo Cliff Stone to give to Xiao Qiao. Xiao Qiao liked it very much and hoped to visit the site in person someday. Gao Heng was happy to accompany her. At the same time, Wei Shao also learned that Gao Heng had returned and immediately instructed that Xiao Qiao should not be informed.

Unexpectedly, Wei Liang mentioned that Gao Heng had visited Xiao Qiao and given her the rubbing. Wei Shao immediately sent people to Yunzhong Commandery to uproot the entire Mo Cliff Stone and bring it back as a gift for Xiao Qiao. Xiao Qiao was stunned at the sight. When Gao Heng heard about it, he rushed over, believing it was a wasteful act. Such a stone, integrated with the mountain, would definitely be damaged when moved.

But Wei Shao insisted it was intact. Gao Heng quickly pointed out the missing part. Xiao Qiao immediately stopped Wei Shao from arguing further, entrusted the restoration to Gao Heng, and offered to bring meals to him every day. Wei Shao, jealous and wanting to stop her, was driven away by Xiao Qiao. Feeling frustrated, Wei Shao went to drink with Wei Yan and complained about the matter with Gao Heng.

Wei Yan blamed him for not confessing his feelings to Xiao Qiao earlier. Wei Shao admitted he had already expressed his feelings. Wei Yan felt somewhat bitter inside but forced a smile and agreed to help send Gao Heng away. Wei Yan believed that Gao Heng only admired Xiao Qiao’s talents, but if someone else also admired her and tried to intervene forcefully, what could he do?

Wei Yan also knew about Su Ehuang and advised Xiao Qiao to send her away. If she had truly promised to take care of her, it would be enough to send greetings and gifts during festivals, but there was no need for her to stay in Yu Commandery. Wei Yan went to find Gao Heng and was surprised to learn that Gao Heng would leave after completing the stone restoration.

Gao Heng believed that there were many famous mountains and rivers and that he could not end his life here. His carefree attitude moved Wei Yan, who began to feel that he too should not cling to old feelings. After returning, Wei Yan wanted to burn a portrait of Xiao Qiao, but ultimately couldn’t bring himself to do it. His love for Xiao Qiao was unattainable and unspeakable.

He could only hide it deep in his heart, which brought him great pain, and he ended up drinking excessively. Xiao Qiao knew that Wei Shao was upset and deliberately lit lanterns in the courtyard to welcome him back. She took the initiative to express her affection, saying that they could speak openly and shared similar interests. In her heart, Wei Shao was her only confidant.

Gao Heng was a talented man, and she treated him with respect only because she hoped he could serve Wei Shao. But if Wei Shao was unhappy, Gao Heng could be sent away. Wei Shao understood Xiao Qiao’s sincere intentions and felt he had been narrow-minded. He no longer wished to pursue the matter. But Xiao Qiao noticed that Wei Shao still held some resentment and didn’t want him to keep his sour feelings bottled up.

Even if Wei Shao said he didn’t mind, she should still consider his feelings more. Only then did Wei Shao show a genuine smile and follow Xiao Qiao’s arrangements. The two sat side by side on the steps. Wei Shao leaned on Xiao Qiao’s shoulder, and they watched the bright moon together. Suddenly, Wei Shao said he wanted to eat mooncakes.

That night, Su Ehuang sent another message asking to meet Wei Shao, but he recalled Wei Yan’s words and immediately refused. Instead, he had some money and valuables prepared and visited Su Ehuang the next day. He hoped she would leave and return to Wushan Kingdom, where she had family to take care of her. With this money, she would have support, and the Wushan Kingdom would surely value her more.

Su Ehuang was unwilling to leave and pretended to have a recurrence of her chronic headache. Her maid mentioned that when Wei Shao was young and ill, Su Ehuang had cared for him day and night, which led to her condition. Naturally, Wei Shao could not continue to drive her away. Gao Heng soon completed the restoration of the stone inscription.

When Wei Shao came to visit, he was surprised to find that Gao Heng had a very fit body with well-defined muscles. He couldn’t help but glance at his own body and felt somewhat inferior, which made him even more eager for Gao Heng to leave. Gao Heng also mentioned his impending departure and said he planned to personally escort the Mo Cliff Stone back.

Wei Shao didn’t believe that Gao Heng had never practiced martial arts, yet had such a good physique. After returning, Wei Shao began lifting heavy objects to train, hoping to develop muscles like Gao Heng’s. Even at the yamen, Wei Shao couldn’t stop lifting weights. Coincidentally, Gao Heng came to bid farewell. Wei Shao felt embarrassed and tried to control his breathing, then asked when Gao Heng would return.

Upon hearing that Gao Heng would never return, Wei Shao couldn’t hide his joy and immediately said he would personally escort him the next day. Seeing that Wei Shao’s lifting technique was wrong, Gao Heng came back to teach him the correct method. The next day, Gao Heng left. Xiao Qiao, Wei Shao, and Wei Yan all came to see him off.

Su Ehuang also showed up uninvited to bid farewell, bringing some gifts and humbly saying they were not as well-prepared as what Wei Shao had arranged. But Wei Shao gave all the credit to Xiao Qiao, saying everything was prepared by her. After sending off Gao Heng, Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao left.

Wei Yan inadvertently saw a handkerchief Xiao Qiao had dropped and carefully picked it up, only to be seen by Su Ehuang, who also realized that Wei Yan liked Xiao Qiao. After returning, Xiao Qiao found that her handkerchief was missing and searched anxiously. Wei Shao didn’t mind and promised to buy her a new one. He then took her arm and walked back with her.

Liu Yan of Liangya Kingdom was unwilling to allow a canal to be built through his land. Wei Liang suggested taking a detour through Bianzhou, which would be better than going through Liangya Kingdom. But Wei Qu reminded him that Bianzhou had a grudge against the Wei Kingdom. Wei Yan once again drank too much at home and suddenly saw Xiao Qiao appear before him.

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