The Rise of Phoenixes Episode 55 Recap, Plot

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Warden Peng heard Ning Qi's words and was about to lead people to kill Ning Ji, but after a few steps, he was shot dead. Ning Qi turned around and saw Xin Ziyan. According to the laws of this dynasty, there are two copies of the imperial edict of succession. Now, only Zhao Yuan can produce the other one. Ning Qi claimed that Zhao Yuan had betrayed.

Upon hearing this, Xin Ziyan ordered Yao Yangyu and Chunyumeng to step forward and replace Ning Ji, protecting Emperor Tiansheng and Ning Yi. Xin Ziyan said that Emperor Tiansheng had intended to establish Ning Ji as the crown prince. These few words made Ning Qi panic. At this moment, Ning Yi's mournful cry came from inside the hall, and he walked out with Zhao Yuan.

Zhao Yuan stated that according to Emperor Tiansheng's last will, Ning Yi would inherit the throne. Ning Qi was furious, holding the imperial edict, but Xin Ziyan asked Ning Yi, "Do you really dare to falsify the imperial decree?" Ning Ji and the other officials knelt down to pay respects to the new monarch, but Ning Qi still shouted that he would kill Ning Yi. Ning Yi spoke at this time, "Who exactly forced the palace?

He will definitely find out the truth!" The cold night finally passed. Ning Yi, bearing a body full of scars, ascended to the highest throne in this world, receiving kowtows from all officials, enjoying royal courtesies, and attending to state affairs. Ning Yi did not forget his original intention, declaring a general amnesty for the world, except for those guilty of the ten heinous crimes.

Gu Yan became the Deputy Governor of the Five Armies, and Ning Cheng took over his position as Commander of the Golden Feather Guards. Ning Yi ordered the two of them to apprehend the members of the Fire Phoenix Gang, capture Ning Qi, and pacify the world. Xin Ziyan came for an audience. Ning Yi still addressed him as Brother Ziyan and asked him to take over the position of Vice Prime Minister.

Xin Ziyan, however, said he was useless and only wished to be a commoner. Ning Cheng led his troops to surround Changsun Hong, demanding that he hand over Ning Qi and Yueling. Changsun Hong refused to comply, and a fight broke out between the two sides. Changsun Hong pulled out a dagger and lunged at Ning Cheng. Ning Cheng, sensing it in time, turned around, drew his sword, and stabbed Changsun Hong.

Feng Zhiwei saw her brother being stabbed and was overcome with grief. Before his death, Changsun Hong urged Feng Zhiwei to trust Yueling, because she was the daughter of Sanhu who saved her life back then, and also the love of his life. As Changsun Hong fell, Feng Zhiwei turned around to confront Ning Cheng, accusing him of killing her last blood relative!

Feng Zhiwei drew her sword and held it against Ning Cheng's neck, but in the end, she let him go; she simply couldn't bring herself to do it. At Lanxiang Courtyard, Ning Qi, stripped of his imperial position, had gone mad, holding the posthumous edict and shouting to kill Ning Yi. Yueling, at his side, decided to help Ning Qi by setting up a trap for him, gathering all those Ning Qi hated to send them to their deaths together.

Feng Zhiwei enshrined Changsun Hong's memorial tablet. From then on, she truly had no family left. Helian Zheng still stayed by her side, advising her to return to Jinshi. He vowed to protect Feng Zhiwei, and also those she wished to protect. Helian Zheng brought gifts to congratulate Ning Yi on his ascension. He would return to Jinshi with the Jinshi delegation tomorrow.

At their farewell, Ning Yi advised him not to let emotions hinder the good relations between their two countries, as they were no longer mere princes but emperors bearing the fate of their nations. Yueling wrote down the matter of Helian Zheng mixing the Fire Phoenix Gang into the Jinshi delegation and ordered someone to find a way to give it to Ning Cheng.

Ning Yi, while taking a walk, arrived at the bridge where he parted ways with Feng Zhiwei. At this moment, Feng Zhiwei was also there. Ning Yi asked her, "What are your plans for the future? Now, no one dares to force you to leave the Imperial City, to leave me. So, can you stay and accompany me?" Feng Zhiwei said, "You and Emperor Tiansheng are truly alike; a casual remark from you seems to determine my fate."

Feng Zhiwei turned to leave, but Ning Yi quickly called out to her. He said that when he left Pu Yuan back then, he was depressed, and Ya Le advised him to clearly understand his true feelings. However, when Ning Yi went to Jinshi, he found Feng Zhiwei by Helian Zheng's side, smiling happily. From that moment on, he lost the courage to see Feng Zhiwei.

But now, Ning Yi truly wished for Feng Zhiwei to stay by his side, as he could protect her now. Feng Zhiwei, however, said that Ning Yi had never understood what she wanted. But when Ning Yi asked her, Feng Zhiwei said nothing and turned to leave. Helian Zheng returned to Jinshi with the Jinshi delegation, and Feng Zhiwei went along with the members of the Fire Phoenix Gang.

Unexpectedly, Ning Cheng had already blocked their path with the Golden Feather Guards; he was naturally there to apprehend the Fire Phoenix Gang. The members of the Fire Phoenix Gang and the Golden Feather Guards immediately started fighting. Feng Zhiwei wanted to save people but was taken away by Helian Zheng. Ning Yi rushed over, ordering his men not to act without authorization, and then led them to search for Feng Zhiwei.

Ning Yi absolutely would not give up today until he saw Feng Zhiwei; he even threatened her with the lives of the Fire Phoenix Gang members. Feng Zhiwei was about to show herself immediately. Helian Zheng was disheartened, realizing that in her heart, she still only had Ning Yi. Feng Zhiwei said that she believed Ning Yi also only had her in his heart.

As she left Helian Zheng, he told Feng Zhiwei that he, too, only had her in his heart. Feng Zhiwei came before Ning Yi. Helian Zheng stood behind him and recalled Changsun Hong's words: if he wanted to gain Feng Zhiwei, he would have to make her hate Ning Yi. So, Helian Zheng picked up a crossbow and feigned shooting Feng Zhiwei. Ning Yi naturally noticed and killed him without hesitation.

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