The Rise of Phoenixes Episode 43 Recap, Plot

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Gu Nanyi came to Xiayang to take Feng Zhiwei back to Jiyang Mansion, but was told she was not there at all. Helian Zheng rushed over at this moment, saying that Feng Zhiwei must not return to Jiyang Mansion.

Learning that Emperor Tiansheng ordered Lu Ming, the Deputy Commander of the Jin Yu Guard, to come to Minhai, Ning Yi commanded Ning Cheng to take a token and bring him to see Ning Yi; if Lu Ming refused, he was to be tied up and brought back. Imperial Capital. Emperor Tiansheng believed Qiu Mingying and Xin Ziyan had other intentions.

Xin Ziyan could only say that even if they had other motives, they wouldn't dare to challenge a formidable foe. Ning Qi expressed agreement, but then changed the subject, exaggerating Qiu Mingying's desire to restore Dacheng. Ning Qi suggested that Emperor Tiansheng issue a decree to execute Feng Hao and Master Zong in fifteen days, to lure out the remaining Blood Pact members.

Xin Ziyan said it was inappropriate, stating that someone would take the opportunity to cause chaos in Tiansheng, so he advised Emperor Tiansheng to use Feng Hao's life to gain the reputation of a benevolent ruler. Emperor Tiansheng simply ordered Xin Ziyan to go to the prison and persuade Qiu Mingying to submit with Feng Hao, and to command all remaining Dacheng forces to surrender. Xin Ziyan could only obey the imperial decree and stood up to leave.

Dahua was melancholic and restless all day, but Emperor Tiansheng ordered his people not to pay attention; he was quite displeased with Xin Ziyan. Lu Ming told Ning Yi everything that had happened in the Imperial Capital and hoped to bring Feng Zhiwei back. Ning Yi, however, wanted to take on the crime of defying the imperial decree by himself. He knew Feng Zhiwei had returned to the Imperial Capital.

Ning Yi ordered Ning Cheng to assemble the three armies and retreat back to the capital. Ning Cheng said it was absolutely impossible; returning to the capital without an imperial decree while the war was not yet settled was a grave crime! Ning Yi simply said that he naturally had a plan in mind.

Chang Zhongxin, learning of Ning Yi's retreat, ordered someone to leave the city and investigate his movements, and also commanded Chang Sen to lead troops away from Xiayang. Night was approaching, and Ning Yi had also assembled his soldiers. After this night, he could return to the capital. Later, Chang Zhongxin received Ning Yi's letter of surrender. He sneered three times, and a soldier said that they were now surrounded and likely unable to escape.

Chang Zhongxin, furious, drew his sword and killed that soldier. He told the messenger soldier that he would rather die than surrender! The soldier turned and rode away. Chang Zhongxin then drew his bow and arrow and shot fiercely. The soldier was carried back to Ning Yi's location by the horse. Ning Yi absolutely could not tolerate this and immediately led his troops to Chang Zhongxin's camp. In the darkness of night, swords clashed, and blood spilled in Xiayang.

During the battle, Ning Yi cut off Chang Zhongxin's head, picked up the head, and rode away. Prison. Xin Ziyan hoped Qiu Mingying would cooperate with him, because the person she wanted to protect was also the person Ning Yi wanted to protect. Qiu Mingying said that to save Feng Zhiwei, she and Feng Hao must sacrifice their lives. Ning Qi arrived at this moment, wanting to speak with Qiu Mingying privately.

Xin Ziyan's attempts to stop him were unsuccessful, so he had to let him ask. Ning Qi brought Master Zong, who was actually Xing Yi of the Blood Pact in disguise, before Qiu Mingying. Qiu Mingying said she didn't know this person. Xin Ziyan, unable to watch further, quickly said that Emperor Tiansheng had only ordered the two of them to persuade Qiu Mingying and Feng Hao to submit, and they should not create further complications.

Ning Qi refused, insisting on eradicating the Blood Pact. Xing Yi suddenly stood up and strangled Xin Ziyan with handcuffs. Ning Qi had no intention of helping him. Unexpectedly, Xing Yi suddenly turned towards Ning Qi but was stabbed to death by a guard. Ning Qi again threatened Qiu Mingying, stating that he had the ability to destroy the Blood Pact.

After Ning Qi left, Qiu Mingying said that her and Feng Hao's demise was the only path to survival for Xin Ziyan and Feng Zhiwei and others. Xin Ziyan could only again advise Emperor Tiansheng to publicly execute Feng Hao. However, Emperor Tiansheng insisted on keeping him alive and having him accept titles, as only this could sever the hopes of the Dacheng remnants.

Moreover, Feng Zhiwei was almost in Tiansheng, and Qiu Mingying would surely be reluctant to let her own daughter go, so she wouldn't easily sacrifice herself. Emperor Tiansheng also ordered Xin Ziyan and Dahua to rest in the palace. Feng Zhiwei galloped back to the Imperial Capital but encountered Master Zong and a group of Blood Pact members who wanted to escort Feng Zhiwei away from the Imperial Capital.

Feng Zhiwei naturally refused, especially after learning Feng Hao's identity; she would rather sacrifice herself to save her mother than live ignominiously. Master Zong, helpless, knelt down and begged Feng Zhiwei to leave. Feng Zhiwei pulled out a small knife and threatened to die, so Master Zong had no choice but to let her pass. In prison, Qiu Mingying was brought before Emperor Tiansheng. She unleashed a torrent of abuse at him, but he did not get angry.

Emperor Tiansheng told Qiu Mingying that Feng Zhiwei was about to return and wanted her to carefully consider the conditions he offered. Qiu Mingying laughed loudly, saying that even if he became the monarch, he was still a scoundrel. Feng Hao immediately knelt down and begged for mercy upon seeing Emperor Tiansheng, but Qiu Mingying stopped him and even ordered him not to spare Emperor Tiansheng even if he became a ghost.

Emperor Tiansheng, instead, asked Qiu Mingying, "If the empire truly falls into the hands of a useless person like Feng Hao, would that be fair to the people?" After Emperor Tiansheng left, Feng Hao asked if he was truly the orphan of Dacheng. Qiu Mingying admitted it. The two were taken back to their respective cells, but Feng Hao still struggled to make Qiu Mingying accept Emperor Tiansheng's conditions.

Feng Zhiwei returned to the Imperial Capital, covered in dust from her journey, and requested an audience with Emperor Tiansheng. Emperor Tiansheng, hearing that she had returned to the capital alone, refused to see her. He wanted to gamble on whether Feng Zhiwei was still his loyal minister. When Zhao Yuan went to see Feng Zhiwei, Emperor Tiansheng also instructed him not to harm Feng Zhiwei.

Feng Zhiwei, hearing the words "will not see," had no choice but to bow three times towards the main hall, remove her hairpin, untie her robe, and with the Jin Yu Guards pointing their swords at her, stepped towards the main hall one by one. When Feng Zhiwei saw Emperor Tiansheng, she claimed that someone was trying to deceive him. However, Emperor Tiansheng asked Xin Ziyan to speak. Xin Ziyan stated that the evidence was conclusive.

Ning Yi, wearing his battle robe and carrying a head, returned to the Imperial Capital covered in dust. After a loud shout, no one dared to stop him anymore. Inside the hall, Feng Zhiwei was still fighting for a glimmer of hope for Qiu Mingying, even claiming that she herself was the orphan of Dacheng. Emperor Tiansheng asked, "Does Feng Zhiwei have a blue birthmark on her shoulder?" Feng Zhiwei certainly did not, but she continued to plead. At this moment, Qiu Mingying and Feng Hao were brought into the hall.

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