The Rise of Phoenixes Episode 26 Recap, Plot

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Zhan Bi smiled when he saw Ning Yi, "Another Prince Chu?" And Ning Yi realized that someone had plotted against him after learning that Zhan Bi had seen an imposter. But when Zhan Bi carefully saw Ning Yi's appearance, he found that he greatly resembled Concubine Yan Yale from back then. But Ning Yi was full of malice towards Zhan Bi. His mother had died to let him go, yet he lived on with a clear conscience!

But what was most important now was to uncover the truth of that year. He demanded Zhan Bi kneel and reveal the truth. Zhan Bi had no choice but to kneel. He hoped Ning Yi could clear Concubine Yan Yale's name. Prince Yan learned that Ning Yi had gone to the Ministry of Justice's prison, secretly thinking it was just as he expected. And now, Shaoning should use Feng Zhiwei to frame Ning Yi.

Prince Yan also gave Shaoning his token, so she could seek help at Qiu Shangqi's residence when necessary. In the Ministry of Justice's prison, Ning Yi knew someone wanted to kill him. Zhan Bi, however, did not want Ning Yi to be harmed because of him. He pleaded with Ning Yi to leave quickly. But Ning Yi squatted down, asking Zhan Bi to talk about his mother.

Concubine Yan Yale was the most beautiful and best woman in the world, and also the love of Zhan Bi's life. When Ning Yi was a child, he thought his mother was unhappy because she disliked the women around Emperor Tiansheng. Now he knew, how could one be happy when love was unrequited? That year, Concubine Yan Yale died for Zhan Bi, and also abandoned the eight-year-old Ning Yi for him.

Ning Yi harbored hatred in his heart, feeling immense sadness. Prince Yan feigned an apology to Ning Qi, saying he shouldn't have used him to deal with Chen Shao. Afterwards, Prince Yan persuaded Ning Qi to invite Ning Yi out for a talk among the three of them. Ning Qi looked touched and drank a cup of wine. This banquet needed Feng Zhiwei to host.

In a blink of an eye, Ning Qi arrived at Prince Chu's residence to invite Ning Yi. Ning Yi saw through it, so Ning Qi had no choice but to repeat everything Prince Yan had said without missing a word, and secretly reminded Ning Yi that this matter was not simple. Feng Zhiwei left Qiu's residence with Gu Nanyi. In the carriage, Feng Zhiwei began to change clothes.

The still naive Gu Nanyi seemed unaware of the difference between men and women, only turning his back under Feng Zhiwei's threat. Feng Zhiwei, dressed in men's clothing, returned to Wei's residence. Upon learning that Prince Yan was waiting in the flower hall, she had Yan Huaishi go to meet him first. At this time, Ning Yi and Ning Qi had also arrived at the residence, and the few of them exchanged pleasantries.

Feng Zhiwei knew that their visit this time would not be peaceful, so she instructed Yan Huaishi to order that no one else should appear except for a few servants, especially Gu Nanyi. At the banquet, after several probes, Ning Yi asked Ning Qi for a few skilled crossbowmen. Ning Qi immediately paused. Feng Zhiwei then stepped forward to ease the awkwardness, proposing a drinking game.

And at this playful gathering, naturally, things were constantly changing, with everyone harboring their own thoughts. Feng Zhiwei helped the drunken Ning Yi into a room. Ning Yi murmured, "It's rare to get drunk once. In the prison, Zhan Bi is still waiting for me." After speaking, Ning Yi slumped onto the table as if asleep, and Feng Zhiwei got up and left. In another room, Qiu Mingying and Feng Hao were unexpectedly there.

At this moment, Shaoning came out, claiming she had taken it upon herself to entertain the two on Feng Zhiwei's behalf. Qiu Mingying also saw the clues and secretly gave Feng Zhiwei a look, while Feng Hao was completely unaware of the danger. Shaoning led Feng Zhiwei out. She gave a bottle of medicine to Feng Zhiwei, asking her to give it to Ning Yi, and claimed it wouldn't kill him.

But Feng Zhiwei absolutely refused, even threatening to return home. Shaoning took a pill from the bottle and swallowed it, only then did Feng Zhiwei agree. Returning to Ning Yi's room, Feng Zhiwei was reluctant to leave. Ning Yi said her eyes reminded him of a scene where he was injured. Ning Yi knew that Feng Zhiwei must have met someone outside, so he asked her to make a bowl of hangover soup.

Ning Yi ultimately refused to believe that Feng Zhiwei would act against him. Feng Zhiwei brought the hangover soup and, under Shaoning's gaze, put the medicine into it, her expression unwavering. Ning Yi drank the hangover soup and then left. Tears welled up in Feng Zhiwei's eyes. Emperor Tiansheng had Zhao Yuan bring up Zhan Bi, wanting him to reveal the method to cure the gu, but unwilling to admit he himself was afflicted with the Twin Gu.

He could only claim that Concubine Yan Yale, out of jealousy, had poisoned Consort Chang with the Twin Gu, and then used Ning Yi to threaten him. Ning Yi learned that the Golden Feather Guard had been there, so he went to the Ministry of Justice's prison. Zhan Bi asked Ning Yi if he knew about the Twin Gu, and then spoke of its origin. Goddesses of the Sunset Clan throughout generations would cultivate gu as magic tools.

Concubine Yan Yale also cultivated the Twin Gu after becoming the Goddess. Once planted, they live and die together. He also revealed what Zhao Yuan had said today. Ning Yi recalled everything from the past and instantly understood, then asked about the method to cure the gu. Zhan Bi, however, said it was a secret method of the Goddess, not to be passed on.

Ning Yi had no choice but to go back and investigate himself, also stating that since his mother considered him family, he would do everything in his power to save him. After Ning Yi left, Zhan Bi gave the food he brought to the envious prisoner next door, unaware that the jailer had secretly put something in it after taking it away. Afterwards, the jailer reported to Minister Peng. In the blink of an eye, that prisoner died.

Minister Peng used the pretext of an investigation to dismiss the Prince Chu's guards who were watching Zhan Bi. Prince Yan then came to the Ministry of Justice, and Zhan Bi recognized his identity. Whether eighteen years ago or now, Zhan Bi was merely a tool for Prince Yan and Consort Chang to eliminate Ning Yi and his mother. Zhan Bi was furious and extremely worried about Ning Yi.

Prince Yan precisely hoped Ning Yi would rescue Zhan Bi regardless of the consequences, because he knew Ning Yi valued loyalty and righteousness. And Emperor Tiansheng held a grudge against Zhan Bi. Once Ning Yi rescued Zhan Bi, he would certainly not have an easy time either.

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