The Substitute Princess's Love Episode 22 Recap
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Guard Wan stayed by Lady Yun Ying's bed day and night. Lady Yun Ying woke up from her sleep and said she had just had a nightmare, dreaming that Shen Keyi was covered in blood. Since Zuo Shuangzhi entered the Prince's mansion, everything has changed, and Wen Ye and Shen Keyi's affection has also vanished like smoke.
Guard Wan explained that neglecting Shen Keyi was a necessary measure to protect the child, and that the person who should take care of her health the most right now was the one before him. Lady Yun Ying was aware of her illness. Spring was coming soon, so she suggested that Guard Wan go out more often and breathe fresh air. Shen Keyi heard from A Tao that Lady Yun Ying was seriously ill.
She sneaked into the Jin Prince's mansion at night. Just after He Muer had persuaded Guard Wan to leave, Shen Keyi appeared in Lady Yun Ying's room. Lady Yun Ying sighed about the impermanence of life. Shen Keyi had faced a lot on her own, and her face had become even thinner. Shen Keyi was concerned about Lady Yun Ying's health. Thinking about how she had been constantly taking medicine recently, she made some flower candies and brought them over.
Because she didn't want Wen Ye to know about her sneaking into the mansion this time, He Muer was keeping watch at the door. Seeing Wen Ye approaching, she raised her voice and exchanged a few greetings. Hearing this, Shen Keyi quickly hid in the closet. Wen Ye had just returned from the palace and said that the Emperor had invited ministers for singing and dancing, but he only found it boring.
Since the Princess Consort left, everywhere felt cold and deserted. Because he was drunk, Wen Ye became more talkative. Lady Yun Ying advised him not to blame himself. Being born into the royal family meant he was destined to bear a lot. As it was late, she told Wen Ye to return to his room and rest early. After Wen Ye left, Shen Keyi came out of the closet.
Lady Yun Ying instructed her to definitely take care of her health and give birth to the child safely. Shen Keyi also advised Lady Yun Ying to take good care of herself. After that, the two parted reluctantly. Wen Ye sobered up slightly. As he was nearing his room, he saw a plum blossom petal candy fall from his clothes. Shen Keyi was the best at making similar preserves when she was in the Prince's mansion.
He guessed that Shen Keyi must have been here, so he ran back to Lady Yun Ying's room to ask. Lady Yun Ying did not hide anything. Wen Ye hurried to search in the direction Shen Keyi had left, but it was all in vain. Wen Ye could no longer suppress his sorrow. He walked under the apricot blossom tree, remembering how Shen Keyi picked apricot blossoms to make pastries for him last year.
It had now become an irreversible thought. He burst into tears. During the morning court session the next day, several ministers whispered among themselves that the Jin Prince's Princess Consort and Zhou Yu were living together. Wen Ye did not offer any explanation. When someone reported that the northern nomadic tribes were frequently invading, Wen Ye suggested pursuing and annihilating them, stating that 100,000 soldiers needed to be prepared immediately. Zhou Yu immediately expressed his opposition.
For a series of matters, as long as Wen Ye made a proposal, Zhou Yu directly refuted it. Prime Minister Shen stated that it would be better to appease the northern nomadic tribes first. Deploying 100,000 soldiers was a huge expenditure, which might drain the imperial treasury. Wen Ye directly retorted that as long as Prime Minister Shen did not interfere, the court could afford it. The Emperor made up his mind that suppressing the invaders was imperative.
However, the northern nomadic tribes had a long border, and Wen Ye couldn't handle everything alone. He needed more people to be responsible for the war efforts. Zhou Yu volunteered, and the Emperor was very pleased. Prime Minister Shen didn't understand why Zuo Shuangzhi was willing to be kept under house arrest by Wen Ye. With Zuo Shuangzhi's ability, leaving the Jin Prince's mansion wasn't impossible. Regardless, they couldn't rely on Zuo Shuangzhi anymore.
Since Wen Ye insisted on leading troops to war, they could arrange their own people in the army. If Wen Ye lost the battle, he would no longer be arrogant and overbearing. Zhou Yu was appointed as the General of the Swift Cavalry to suppress the rebels, serving under the Jin Prince. Before departing, Zhou Yu repaired the house for Shen Keyi and chopped half a year's supply of firewood.
Zhou Yu asked Shen Keyi to definitely wait for him to return, saying he would surely achieve merit and fame by then, and that whatever Wen Ye could do, he could do too. Shen Keyi didn't dare to promise anything, so she only offered Zhou Yu a farewell meal for the army.
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