The Rise of Phoenixes Episode 36 Recap, Plot

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The list included Yao Yangyu, Chunyu Meng, and Feng Zhiwei. Afterwards, the Tiansheng Emperor asked about Shaoning's feelings, and Ning Qi truthfully revealed that Shaoning was infatuated with Feng Zhiwei. Xin Ziyan said it was a pity that Feng Zhiwei was a beloved official of the Tiansheng Emperor; if she became a royal son-in-law, she would have to stay away from court, which would be truly regrettable.

Ning Qi, however, thought it did not matter, as Feng Zhiwei had no family background. The Tiansheng Emperor could only let Ning Qi first sound out Feng Zhiwei's thoughts, lest things backfire. At the same time, the Tiansheng Emperor tacitly approved the idea of using Shaoning's marriage to recall Chang Zhongyi to the capital. Ning Qi immediately invited Feng Zhiwei, saying he only wanted to get closer to her, and then summoned several pleasure women.

One courtesan greatly admired Feng Zhiwei and lunged towards her upon seeing her. Another courtesan, however, said that Feng Zhiwei looked quite like Zhu Yin. Feng Zhiwei quickly pulled the woman beside her into her arms, pretending to be a frequent visitor of such establishments. The woman then continued, saying Zhu Yin's sister looked exactly like Feng Zhiwei. Feng Zhiwei was displeased, pretending to be drunk, and quickly had Yan Huaishi take her back to her residence.

As for Ning Qi, he naturally let the woman continue speaking. Ning Qi advised Shaoning to consider more carefully. He already knew Feng Zhiwei's true identity, but Shaoning insisted on marrying no one but Feng Zhiwei. Ning Qi had no choice but to say he would host a banquet for Feng Zhiwei at Lanxiangyuan, and urged Shaoning to come along to avoid future regrets.

Xin Ziyan told Ning Yi about this, and Ning Yi was very displeased, refusing to do so. But Xin Ziyan hoped to use this matter to recall Chang Zhongyi to the capital. While the two were arguing, Ning Qi requested an audience. Ning Qi asked Ning Yi to personally invite Feng Zhiwei for a gathering at Lanxiangyuan. Feng Zhiwei was writing a memorial, requesting an imperial decree to go to Minhai.

Yan Huaishi couldn't help but worry, as the journey would be extremely dangerous. Ning Yi invited Feng Zhiwei. Since Zhu Yin left, Lanxiangyuan had long since changed beyond recognition. At this moment, Ning Qi arrived, while Shaoning hid in the shadows. Just then, a man was trying to force a courtesan named Qian Mo into the bridal chamber. Seeing Feng Zhiwei, Qian Mo immediately lunged towards her.

Ning Yi was displeased, revealed his identity, and took Feng Zhiwei away from Lanxiangyuan. Ning Yi didn't believe that what happened tonight was a coincidence. What was Ning Qi planning? Ning Yi couldn't help but worry about Feng Zhiwei, as he had been instrumental in her becoming Wei Zhi. Therefore, Ning Yi advised Xin Ziyan to enter the palace and ask the Tiansheng Emperor to send Feng Zhiwei to Minhai. Shaoning again blocked Feng Zhiwei, pressing her about her intentions.

Feng Zhiwei stated directly that it was difficult to obey. Shaoning became angry and ordered her men to tie Feng Zhiwei up and take her to see the Tiansheng Emperor. Thus, Feng Zhiwei was carried into the imperial palace, where Helian Zheng happened to be as well. Several people came before the Tiansheng Emperor.

Feng Zhiwei claimed that as she came from a humble background, she only wished to serve Tiansheng faithfully and did not want to stay away from court. The Tiansheng Emperor seemed to have the resolve to break the rule of royal sons-in-law staying away from court for Feng Zhiwei, but Feng Zhiwei still refused. The Tiansheng Emperor walked up to Feng Zhiwei and asked if she had someone in mind, saying he would bestow a marriage upon her that day.

Feng Zhiwei seemed to have made up her mind, requesting the Tiansheng Emperor to grant her death. Seeing Feng Zhiwei about to reveal her true identity, Helian Zheng quickly proposed marriage to Shaoning, but the Tiansheng Emperor ignored him. Feng Zhiwei removed her hairpin, letting her beautiful hair fall loose. She was not Wei Zhi, but Feng Zhiwei, a woman who had changed her appearance to enter court!

Ning Yi rushed over and saw Feng Zhiwei with her hair down, and a greatly shocked Shaoning. The Tiansheng Emperor was furious that such an absurd matter had occurred in his court! Ning Yi pretended not to know that Feng Zhiwei was a woman and recounted her achievements, hoping the Tiansheng Emperor would spare her life. Shaoning, having no outlet for her anger, was taken back to the palace by the Tiansheng Emperor's order.

Helian Zheng, being impetuous, asked the Tiansheng Emperor to bestow Feng Zhiwei upon him. Ning Yi did not want him to spoil things and quickly asked him to leave the hall. Then, Ning Yi requested that Feng Zhiwei be imprisoned first, and the matter be judged later. Ning Qi secretly gloated in his residence.

Beheading Feng Zhiwei was equivalent to severing one of Ning Yi's left arms and right legs, and now he only needed to add fuel to the Tiansheng Emperor's fire. Qiu Mingying was very flustered upon learning that Feng Zhiwei was imprisoned. Master Zong asked her to rest assured, stating that he would definitely use the Blood Futu to save Feng Zhiwei. The prison. Feng Zhiwei became a prisoner, confined in this dark, small, freedom-less cell.

Ning Yi came to Feng Zhiwei. He seemed to have complaints against her, yet could not bear for her to be executed. The Prison Law offered two ways to escape: one was for pregnant women. Ning Yi could bribe the imperial physician for her, and he would act as her husband. Feng Zhiwei panicked and quickly pushed Ning Yi away.

Ning Yi knew Feng Zhiwei was unwilling, so he had already prepared a note, telling her to take it to the Tiansheng Emperor and claim injustice, saying that Ning Yi had instructed Feng Zhiwei to disguise herself as a man and infiltrate Qingming Academy. Feng Zhiwei refused; she absolutely could not harm Ning Yi! Ning Yi said that Feng Zhiwei was his little civet cat, and cats have nine lives.

He put the note back into Feng Zhiwei's hand and then left. While the Tiansheng Emperor was playing chess with Ning Qi, Helian Zheng came to plead for Feng Zhiwei, even kneeling outside the hall. The Tiansheng Emperor was very displeased to see both Ning Yi and Helian Zheng pleading for Feng Zhiwei. He ordered Ning Qi to tell Helian Zheng that he had decided to execute Feng Zhiwei seven days later.

Qiu Mingying came into the prison, bringing some food. Tears welled up in Feng Zhiwei's eyes. She drank the wine and ate some of the food, but did not see the tears at the corners of Qiu Mingying's eyes. Feng Zhiwei lay in Qiu Mingying's arms, feeling a long-lost warmth. Qiu Mingying regretted it, regretting that she shouldn't have brought Feng Zhiwei back to the capital, and even more, shouldn't have harbored the fantasy of letting her restore Dacheng. Minhai. Duke Min received the news of Consort Chang's death and was overcome with grief.

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