The Rise of Phoenixes Episode 44 Recap, Plot

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Feng Zhiwei wished to die for Qiu Mingying. The Tian Sheng Emperor, however, asked if Feng Zhiwei's claim of being a survivor of Da Cheng was true. To protect Feng Zhiwei, Qiu Mingying said that she was merely filial and thus spoke nonsense. Feng Hao also changed his expression, mocking Feng Zhiwei for being foolish.

Ning Qi said that Qiu Mingying and Feng Hao could save their lives as long as they submitted to Tian Sheng, but Qiu Mingying had made up her mind. At this moment, the Tian Sheng Emperor ordered Zhao Yuan to bestow poisonous wine upon Feng Zhiwei. Zhao Yuan, holding the poisonous wine, came to Feng Zhiwei's side. At the same time, he also urged Qiu Mingying to comply. Feng Zhiwei, Qiu Mingying, and Feng Hao all had different expressions.

Outside the hall, the voice of Ning Yi requesting an audience was heard. The Tian Sheng Emperor rose and left, granting Ning Yi a private audience. Ning Yi wanted to exchange Chang Zhongxin's head for Feng Zhiwei's life, but the Tian Sheng Emperor refused. Ning Yi shed a clear tear, asking, "What if the Min Hai army supports me and disobeys the Tian Sheng Emperor?" The Tian Sheng Emperor was furious, "Ning Yi, are you actually threatening me?"

The Tian Sheng Emperor said, "You exterminated Chang Yuan and incorporated the Min Hai Prefectural Army; Ning Yi, you are very much like my younger self." Ning Yi's expression remained firm, and he refused to leave. Inside the hall, Feng Zhiwei was about to drink the poisonous wine, but Feng Hao snatched the wine before her, poured it into his own stomach, and died on the spot.

In a rage, the Tian Sheng Emperor ordered the Jin Yu Guards to execute Feng Zhiwei and Qiu Mingying. Xin Ziyan quickly intervened, dismissing the Jin Yu Guards and Zhao Yuan. He advised the Tian Sheng Emperor to let Feng Zhiwei assume the identity of a Da Cheng survivor and then grant her a title; everything would then be resolved.

Unexpectedly, Qiu Mingying also suddenly bled from her seven orifices, instructed Feng Zhiwei to live well, and then died on the spot. No matter how Feng Zhiwei cried out, she could not save this life. However, the Tian Sheng Emperor softened and summoned imperial physicians. Feng Zhiwei changed into a plain robe and caressed Qiu Mingying's coffin. Her death told Feng Zhiwei that she herself was the true survivor of Da Cheng.

After paying respects to Qiu Mingying, Ning Yi found Feng Zhiwei. He told her to live well. Feng Zhiwei remembered that she had sworn an oath: in this life and the next, she would never marry Ning Yi; if she broke it, Qiu Mingying would never find peace. Feng Zhiwei's eyes were vacant as she slowly walked towards Ning Yi. Now that this oath had come true, how was she to live on!

Ning Yi embraced her; he only wished for her to be alive, as long as she was alive, it was good. Feng Zhiwei enjoyed a moment of peace on Ning Yi's shoulder, but then she suddenly pulled away and swore before Qiu Mingying's memorial hall that she would never marry Ning Yi; if she broke this oath, Feng Zhiwei would be torn to pieces. Ning Yi was silent, leaving with a tear-streaked face.

Qiu Mingying's funeral procession was on a gloomy, rainy day. Feng Zhiwei held an umbrella from behind, not caring that she was getting wet. Ning Yi stood by the roadside waiting, draped his robe over the coffin, and then held up an umbrella for Feng Zhiwei. Feng Zhiwei knew that if Qiu Mingying were alive, she would certainly not accept his shelter from the rain, but she herself was not like her.

Feng Zhiwei, Gu Nanyi, and Zong Fuzi jointly paid respects before the memorial tablets of Qiu Mingying and Feng Hao. Zong Fuzi also revealed Feng Zhiwei's true identity, which she had already guessed: she was the daughter of the Da Cheng Emperor Ai and Consort Shu, the last descendant of the Changsun clan. Zong Fuzi was the leader of the Blood Futu, commissioned by the late emperor's last will to lead his subordinates in protecting Feng Zhiwei.

Then, the one who was taken by Gu Heng and fell off the cliff that year was naturally Feng Hao's biological brother. Feng Zhiwei was on the verge of collapse after hearing this; she was not worth so many people losing their lives for her.

Zong Fuzi stated that Ning Yi had forced Gu Heng and the Feng Hao brothers to their deaths back then, and now forced Qiu Mingying and Feng Hao to their deaths; he was a mortal enemy to Zong Fuzi, Feng Zhiwei, and himself. Feng Zhiwei could not bear Zong Fuzi's address of "Your Royal Highness, Princess," because these few words carried too many blood debts.

Facing Zong Fuzi's idea of restoring the kingdom was even more ludicrous; she could not possibly let the common people suffer and be plunged into misery for this slim hope. Zong Fuzi still wanted to persuade her further, but Gu Nanyi spoke up to stop him. He remembered that Qiu Mingying had asked him before her death not to force Feng Zhiwei, so he remained silent.

Qiu Shangqi did not regret protecting Qiu Mingying, simply because he was her elder brother. The Tian Sheng Emperor pardoned the Qiu family's death sentence, commuting it to exile three thousand li away. The Tian Sheng Emperor wanted to follow Xin Ziyan's method: grant the Da Cheng's Changsun Zhiwei the surname Feng, and let her submit to Tian Sheng, so that Da Cheng would cease to exist from then on. He also ordered Xin Ziyan to draft the imperial decree.

Unexpectedly, the Tian Sheng Emperor's tone suddenly shifted again; he ultimately remained uneasy about Feng Zhiwei. Zong Zheng Temple. The deposed Yan King Ning Sheng was confined in this dim room. He was speaking to his deceased mother and still placed his hopes on Duke Min. Ning Qi went alone and casually mentioned the deaths of Duke Min, Chang Zhongyi, and Chang Zhongxin. Ning Sheng immediately lost his last hope. Chu Wang Manor. Ning Yi refused to see Xin Ziyan.

Xin Ziyan had no choice but to take the blame upon himself. " But everything was for Ning Yi!" Ning Yi was furious and told him to find another enlightened lord. In a fit of anger, Xin Ziyan prepared to leave, also saying that he should have obeyed the Tian Sheng Emperor's decree to let Feng Zhiwei die as a Da Cheng survivor. Imperial Palace, Ning Yi and the Tian Sheng Emperor played a game of Go.

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