The Prisoner of Beauty Episode 29 Recap, Plot

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Liu Yan offered double the bride price of the Governor of Taozhou to marry Su Ehuang and placed two counties under her name. The envoy from the Kingdom of Wushan immediately knelt down, expressing full support in preparing their wedding. As Liu Yan was preparing to go hunt a lynx for Su Ehuang, she came to him and said there was no need to continue the act.

She willingly handed over the military tally to Liu Yan, asking him to dispatch troops against the Wei State and stop the construction of Yongning Canal. Liu Yan also swore that once the Wei State was taken, he would share it with Su Ehuang. In Yu Commandery, Madam Xu was preparing for Xiao Qiao’s mourning removal ceremony and specifically asked her to get fitted for new clothes.

Madam Wei, sitting nearby, commented that she used to have a figure similar to Xiao Qiao’s when she was young, though now it was a pity. Madam Xu remarked that each stage of life has its own kind of beauty, and there was no need to fuss over it. Xiao Qiao praised that Madam Xu and Madam Wei must have been beauties in their youth—otherwise, how could such a handsome man like Wei Shao be their descendant?

At that moment, Wei Shao arrived and took Xiao Qiao to the courtyard, where he had placed Qiao Gui’s memorial tablet. Xiao Qiao burst into tears. Since being with Wei Shao, she had never dared to mention Qiao Gui’s name, though she missed him deeply. Seeing her sobbing, Wei Shao gently grasped her arm and softly reminded her that no matter what happened in the future, she could tell him everything. Xiao Qiao then fell into his arms.

Xiao Qiao, dressed in white, knelt before Qiao Gui’s memorial tablet to pay her respects, while Wei Shao stood behind her, silently watching. That night, Xiao Qiao officially ended her mourning, changed into slightly more colorful clothes, and did her makeup. Meanwhile, at the government office, Wei Shao was restless, anxiously staring at the entrance, anticipating the bridal night.

Chun Niang had already inquired and found out that Wei Shao did not have a bed companion and knew nothing about the matters between men and women. Due to his rough personality, she worried he might hurt Xiao Qiao, so she reminded Xiao Qiao to check the silk manual at the bottom of her dowry chest to study beforehand. Xiao Qiao, embarrassed, promised to read it.

Wei Shao, unable to wait, rushed back to the residence and came to Xiao Qiao. The two looked at each other and smiled, filled with affection. They drank the union wine together, both somewhat nervous. Wei Shao asked Xiao Qiao if she was afraid. Xiao Qiao bravely said she wasn’t, and Wei Shao, equally nervous, echoed the same, making Xiao Qiao laugh. She thanked Wei Shao for allowing her to observe mourning for her grandfather for a year.

Wei Shao didn’t mind, saying that when they got married, they couldn’t even stand each other and didn’t want to live together. Xiao Qiao asked what he felt now. Wei Shao sincerely replied that having her in this life was a lifelong blessing. They looked at each other with deep affection. Wei Shao gently caressed her cheek and kissed her forehead.

Just as they were about to take the next step, Wei Liang knocked urgently on the door to report that Yanzhou was under siege. Wei Shao immediately gathered everyone to discuss military affairs. He planned to intercept the enemy at Xiao Gang but didn’t expect Liangya to arrive there within half a day. Xiao Qiao, feeling guilty, wanted to tell Wei Shao immediately, only to discover he already knew about the secret passage and came to confront her.

Xiao Qiao admitted it was she who secretly had Bi Zhi build it. Wei Shao blamed her for always guarding against him, allowing Liangya to attack all the way from Yanzhou to Xiao Gang. This created a rift between them. Xiao Qiao tried to explain that her original distrust of him later turned into love, but Wei Shao said she never told him these things even then.

Xiao Qiao questioned whether Wei Shao ever truly let go of his hatred, saying he only refrained from attacking Yanzhou to please her. They argued fiercely. Wei Shao even accused her of making up reasons just to persuade him to rescue Yanzhou. Xiao Qiao cried. Wei Shao left, saying only a few people like Wei Liang knew about this matter and promising not to damage her reputation.

That night, Madam Xu summoned Wei Shao—not for any urgent matter, but to play chess with him. The game was the same unfinished one she had once played with the Qiao family. Wei Shao asked her if she could really help Yanzhou and forget past grievances. Madam Xu answered generously that she could; otherwise, she would be no different from Qiao Gui. When this marriage was arranged, she had already anticipated such a day.

She reminded Wei Shao to repay hatred with virtue. Xiao Tao tried to comfort Xiao Qiao, telling her that she had heard from Wei Liang that Xiao Qiao’s letters were no longer being monitored, so she believed in her sincerity. Xiao Qiao blamed herself for always guarding against Wei Shao and didn’t blame him for not sending troops to aid Yanzhou. But Chun Niang came to tell her that Wei Shao had already dispatched troops to Liancheng.

Since Liancheng belonged to Yanzhou and had been taken over by Liangya, Wei Liang’s move clearly meant helping Yanzhou. Xiao Qiao cried again. Xiao Tao delivered a shield to Wei Liang, with a protective charm sewn inside that she had prayed for. Xiao Qiao also came to see Wei Shao, bringing a pair of battle boots she made for him. Wei Shao was moved but maintained a cold demeanor.

Xiao Qiao knew that with the main forces heading to Liancheng, the rear would be vulnerable. She promised to guard it for Wei Shao. Wei Shao stared at her for a long while before silently walking away. The next day, Wei Shao arranged to secure Yu Commandery and sent troops in multiple directions toward Liancheng and Panyi. Madam Xu personally saw him off, bringing farewell wine and urging him not to return without victory.

Madam Wei, as usual, rambled on, promising to wait for his return. Fearing she might say something inappropriate, Madam Xu had someone help her away. Wei Qu reminded Wei Shao to look at Xiao Qiao one more time, but Wei Shao, still angry, stubbornly refused. Xiao Qiao watched Wei Shao lead the troops out and beat the war drums to send him off. Right after he left, she proposed going to Bo Cliff to request reinforcements to support Wei Shao.

Madam Wei immediately promised that if it really brought Wei Shao back, she would listen to everything Xiao Qiao said from then on. Madam Xu assigned five hundred of her personal guards to escort Xiao Qiao to Bo Cliff, along with Wei Xiao. Wei Yan pleaded with Chen Pang for help in aiding Wei State, since they were now allies in the canal construction. But Chen Pang refused. Wei Yan asked to borrow 100,000 troops, promising to replenish any losses.

However, Chen Pang didn’t believe him, sarcastically saying that even if he filled the losses, those people would still be from Wei State, and he wouldn’t dare use them. Wei Yan left angrily. The soldiers all looked down on Wei Yan, thinking he was just a frivolous man good for nothing. No one wanted to follow him. One person even challenged Wei Yan directly. Wei Yan took on the entire group by himself.

When one of them was about to be crushed by a falling giant cauldron, Wei Yan threw himself under it to shield him from harm. Because of this, all the generals knelt before Wei Yan, completely won over by him.

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