The Rise of Phoenixes Episode 28 Recap
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Helian Zheng not only called Feng Zhiwei his auntie, but also ate all the salt before slinking away from the Qiu Residence. Gu Yan informed the Tiansheng Emperor that the entire Sunset Tribe had been annihilated and there was no longer a Divine Maiden, which meant no one could cure the gu poison in his body. The former Consort Yan Yuele's every smile and frown echoed in the Tiansheng Emperor's heart.
He summoned Ning Yi, dismissed his attendants, and wanted to speak to him frankly. Zhao Yuan said that the scene between the two was just like when Ning Yi was a child, falling asleep under the Tiansheng Emperor's couch after playing, a picture of fatherly love and filial piety. But Ning Yi only wanted to know why the Tiansheng Emperor had never been close to him since Consort Yan Yuele's death.
The Tiansheng Emperor only replied that he was too much like his mother. Shaoning sent for Feng Zhiwei. Feng Zhiwei completely denied any collusion with Ning Yi and feigned sorrow, claiming she treated Shaoning with sincerity, but Shaoning did not appreciate it. Shaoning quickly believed her and asked Feng Zhiwei for help. Feng Zhiwei advised Shaoning to conceal her strengths and bide her time, waiting for the right moment.
Duke Min sent another letter, stating that his leg ailment had recurred and he needed two days to recuperate. The Tiansheng Emperor knew that he was still reminding him of how many ailments Duke Min had acquired while fighting for the throne for him. The Tiansheng Emperor simply gave him a grand reception, not only bestowing imperial horse guards and ceremonial procession, but also holding a large welcoming banquet.
At the same time, the Tiansheng Emperor ordered Gu Yan to deploy the Golden Feather Guards, instructing him to directly arrest Duke Min if any treasonous intentions were discovered. After paying respects to his imperial concubine mother, Ning Yi went to the imperial palace to confront Duke Min Chang Yuan. Ning Yi was determined to strike directly at the Chang clan until he tore them to shreds.
At the welcoming banquet, Ning Yi, in his capacity as a Censorate official, impeached Duke Min with the ten major crimes meticulously listed by Lin Renqi. Prince Yan immediately panicked and claimed it was slander. Afterwards, Ning Yi produced Duke Min's letter to Chen Shao, which bore his initial seal. After reading it, the Tiansheng Emperor lightly admonished Duke Min a few words, saying that he should not have used the imperial bestowed initial seal to collude with pirates.
Duke Min claimed that it had been taken by petty criminals, and instantly shifted all blame for the evidence. Ning Yi refused to let Duke Min off; he brought the witness Chen Shao forward. Duke Min deliberately revealed Chen Shao's mother's bracelet to threaten him. Chen Shao could only claim he did not know Duke Min, saying that he had lied to Ning Yi to save his own life.
Prince Yan immediately looked triumphant, and Ning Yi requested a thorough investigation. But the Tiansheng Emperor, instead, vented his anger on him for deceiving him and scolded him. Shaoning also stepped forward, claiming that someone had instigated Chen Shao to frame Duke Min. Chen Shao had no choice but to take all the blame upon himself and begged for death. Feng Zhiwei, however, hoped to spare Chen Shao's life and investigate the matter thoroughly.
Both Ning Yi and Duke Min wanted Chen Shao dealt with. Finally, the Tiansheng Emperor handed Chen Shao over to Ning Qi for disposal. Duke Min flicked his sleeves and left. Ning Yi suffered a major defeat, kneeling on the ground, utterly dejected. Outside the palace walls, Feng Zhiwei watched Ning Yi walk away, seething with bitterness, but did not know how to comfort him.
Duke Min handed an item to Noble Consort Chang, stating that she should not examine it privately, and if it was ever needed, he would send her a message, and no third person should know. Prince Yan arrived at Noble Consort Chang's palace at this time. All three were paving the way for Prince Yan to become the Crown Prince. Xin Ziyan accompanied Ning Yi in his drunkenness.
He knew Ning Yi was unhappy and that drinking was the best way to vent. Imperial hegemony, the empire and its altars of soil and grain, to hell with all of it! Yijun said she had visited Lady Wang in the palace and saw Ning Yi. He said a few words to Lady Wang, and she cried, also mentioning a sachet. Ning Qi immediately understood and went to Ning Yi's rendezvous.
Ning Yi brought Li Cai, tied in a sack, to Ning Qi, who immediately panicked. The Tiansheng Emperor intended to use Ning Qi's hand to kill Chen Shao, so Ning Yi came to add more fuel to the fire. Chen Shao was brought before Ning Yi. It turned out that Ning Yi knew Duke Min was threatening Chen Shao with his mother, and he would certainly help him out of his dilemma.
Although Chen Shao felt he had let Ning Yi down, he had no choice but to leave today. He hoped Ning Yi would take care of himself, and that he would surely be able to eradicate the Chang clan in the future. Ning Yi wrote a letter to his friend for Chen Shao and let him go. Ning Qi, in turn, reported to the Tiansheng Emperor that Chen Shao had been brought to justice.
The Tiansheng Emperor bestowed the posthumous title of 'Min' upon Lin Renqi and summoned Duke Min and Ning Yi. The Tiansheng Emperor knew that Duke Min's visit today surely portended trouble. He wanted Feng Zhiwei to play the tough role in today's performance. Ning Yi watched Duke Min enter the imperial palace majestically in his imperial palanquin bestowed by the Emperor, truly audacious.
Inside the hall, Duke Min once again expressed regret over the matter concerning Chang Hai and knelt for a long time, refusing to get up. The Tiansheng Emperor had no choice but to personally come down and help Duke Min up. Subsequently, Duke Min expressed his hope that the Tiansheng Emperor would send Prince Yan to the Tiger Might Camp, where he would personally teach him the art of repelling enemies.
Feng Zhiwei recalled the Tiansheng Emperor's words and immediately stepped forward, stating that Duke Min's action was unjust. She spoke at length about his teaching of imperial princes, claiming he was overstepping his authority. At this moment, Ning Yi and Ning Qi arrived. Ning Yi and Duke Min engaged in another round of verbal sparring, and the Tiansheng Emperor then spoke.
The Tiansheng Emperor conferred upon Ning Qi the title of Prince Wei, and then announced that he would no longer designate a Crown Prince, and that the imperial edict of succession would be placed in the Golden Coffer Strategem.
