The Rise of Phoenixes Episode 10 Recap, Plot

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Zhao Yuan accepted the thumb ring, treating it as a precious treasure. Ning Yi, on the other hand, limped away with his injured leg. Gu Yan was troubled by the Blood Slaughter matter. The Prince of Zhao then spoke, saying that there were no markings on the Blood Slaughter's face. Ning Yi understood, exclaiming how clever it was. Since there were no words written on the Blood Slaughter's face, didn't that mean whoever Gu Yan said he was, he was?

But Gu Yan said this plan wouldn't work, as the Blood Slaughter must have a hand halberd on him to prove his identity. The Prince of Zhao had never known about the hand halberd. Ning Yi and Gu Yan then collaborated to prove that it was indeed the Blood Slaughter who had attacked him that day. Facing Ning Yi's deliberate mention of Ning Qiao's death, the Prince of Zhao fell into suspicion.

The Prince of Zhao came to Qingming Academy to find Xin Ziyan. The Divine Bird once again called him His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and Xin Ziyan expressed his loyalty to this "Crown Prince". Next, Xin Ziyan took the Prince of Zhao to see the Grand Sorcerer. The Divine Bird, however, called him a liar.

The Prince of Zhao was furious, and Xin Ziyan even ordered people to seize the Grand Sorcerer, but the Prince of Zhao suddenly told Xin Ziyan to step down. Xin Ziyan left, laughing loudly, "Idiot!" The Grand Sorcerer wrote two lines of text, stating that although he possessed the majestic aura of a dragon, he was overshadowed by a haze of clouds. The Prince of Zhao wanted to continue asking, but the Grand Sorcerer got up and left.

The Crown Prince learned that the Prince of Zhao had indeed gone to Qingming Academy, which further confirmed his suspicions. The Prince of Zhao had taken the bait, and he would surely not be allowed to remain. At the same time, Xin Ziyan, fearing that Chang Hai might harm him, sought the Crown Prince's protection. The Crown Prince naturally knew that none of the civil and military officials in the court were loyal to him, but rather to Chang Hai!

Feng Zhiwei learned that the Crown Prince was hosting a banquet for the princes again, and this time even Ning Yi was to attend. Just as she left Lanxiang Courtyard, Feng Zhiwei was invited into a carriage by the Prince of Zhao.

He handed Feng Zhiwei the paulownia wood figure that the Grand Sorcerer had given him, claiming that the world would soon fall into chaos and that this item must be secretly buried under the East Palace pavilion to save the Crown Prince. Feng Zhiwei gladly accepted. Tomorrow's banquet was crucial for Ning Yi.

Xin Ziyan was just reminding Zhu Yin about important matters for the next day, but Feng Zhiwei came to Zhu Yin with the paulownia wood figure, seeking advice. There were characters for birth dates on the paulownia wood figure, and she feared that the Prince of Zhao intended harm to Ning Yi. Xin Ziyan, who had been hiding, then appeared. Since Feng Zhiwei had taken this hot potato, she had no choice.

After dismissing Zhu Yin, Xin Ziyan claimed to know the Prince of Zhao's plan, which was very disadvantageous to Ning Yi. Feng Zhiwei immediately humbly requested him to tell her. To her surprise, Xin Ziyan's expression changed again, and he said that if she helped the Prince of Zhao succeed in this matter, it would be beneficial to Ning Yi.

So the next day, Feng Zhiwei, dressed as a young page, blended in with the girls from Lanxiang Courtyard and secretly buried the wooden figure in the East Palace. To avoid the guards, Feng Zhiwei secretly slipped into a grand hall. She was marveling at the luxury within when the Crown Prince and Chang Hai entered. Chang Hai was displeased with the Crown Prince's relentless persecution of the Prince of Zhao.

The Crown Prince personally admitted that he had framed Ning Qiao back then and now intended to poison Ning Yi, questioning how there could be any fraternal affection in the royal family. Only after the two had left did Feng Zhiwei dare to disguise herself as a serving eunuch and leave. Feng Zhiwei secretly met with Zhu Yin and told her everything she had heard.

At the banquet, amidst singing and dancing, the girls around Ning Yi vied to eat his food. Feng Zhiwei then secretly hid behind a pillar to tell Ning Yi not to eat anything, and then took over from the page who was fanning him. Seeing this, Ning Yi deliberately found an excuse to approach her. Feng Zhiwei told him about the matter.

But Ning Yi was not foolish; if he were to die on the Crown Prince's territory, the Crown Prince would also be hard-pressed to escape blame. However, Ning Yi deliberately staged a scene in front of the Crown Prince where he almost fainted, and the Crown Prince then also claimed to feel unwell. It turned out that the thumb ring the Crown Prince had given Ning Yi that day could kill invisibly. Emperor Tiansheng also felt unwell.

After taking his pulse, the imperial physician said there was no serious problem. Upon learning that Ning Yi was fine, Emperor Tiansheng realized he was getting old. East Palace. Chang Hai, unwilling for the Crown Prince to go astray, knelt down and reasoned with him. His loyalty to the Crown Prince was as clear as the sun and moon; he even spilled his blood in the East Palace to affirm his resolve.

The Crown Prince, helpless, helped Chang Hai up and said he was merely jealous that Chang Hai favored the Prince of Zhao and Prince of Yan. However, since the Prince of Zhao had developed disloyal intentions, Chang Hai knew that the Crown Prince had no choice but to drink the bowl of medicine he held. After watching the Crown Prince drink the medicine, Chang Hai immediately ordered someone to summon the imperial physician. Chu King's Residence.

Feng Zhiwei was ordered by Ning Yi to kneel. She stated that her purpose in staying at Lanxiang Courtyard was merely to repay his kindness. She then recounted the Crown Prince's words that she had personally heard. Ning Yi's expression became solemn; he was determined to make the Crown Prince personally admit to the words "framed Ning Qiao." However, Ning Yi then became suspicious of how Feng Zhiwei had heard the Crown Prince's words.

Her recent movements naturally could not escape his keen observation. Feng Zhiwei knew the Prince of Zhao and had helped him bury the wooden figure. Ning Yi angrily rebuked her, saying she had brought mortal danger upon herself! Emperor Tiansheng, upon learning of the Crown Prince's sudden illness, summoned the Grand Imperial Physician. After taking his pulse, Xin Ziyan found no signs of poisoning in Ning Yi. The two designed a plan to draw the Crown Prince into their scheme.

Ning Yi, however, was displeased that Xin Ziyan had persuaded Feng Zhiwei to help the Prince of Zhao bury the wooden figure, so he told Xin Ziyan to take Feng Zhiwei to Qingming Academy. At this moment, Feng Zhiwei came to find Ning Yi again, and Xin Ziyan hid once more. Ning Yi asked Feng Zhiwei to go to Qingming Academy. Feng Zhiwei looked troubled; she felt that Xin Ziyan behaved strangely and was not a good person.

At this point, Xin Ziyan grumbled, making some noise. Ning Yi claimed he had raised a fox. Hearing Feng Zhiwei's comments about Xin Ziyan, Ning Yi feigned shock. Feng Zhiwei then added, "Could it be that Ning Yi wants me to go undercover at Qingming Academy to monitor Xin Ziyan?"

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