The Substitute Princess's Love Episode 23 Recap
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Some time passed, Wen Ye and Zhou Yu won a battle in the northern border, Lady Yun Ying and Guard Wan officially got married. Shen Keyi helped her get dressed. Lady Yun Ying suggested Shen Keyi reconcile with Wen Ye. As the fetus in Shen Keyi's belly grew larger, she had more concerns. The royal family was heartless, and even if Wen Ye had the intention, he might not be able to ensure the child's safety.
Lady Yun Ying didn't let Shen Keyi and He Muer accompany her. She left alone in a sedan chair to marry Guard Wan. There was no noisy celebration with gongs and drums. The two bowed to heaven and earth and drank the cross-cupped wine on a small secluded island in a lake. Afterwards, Guard Wan played the flute and Lady Yun Ying danced. Both got their wish. After the music ended, Lady Yun Ying suddenly fainted on the ground.
Guard Wan was about to find an imperial physician, but Lady Yun Ying said there was no need. She could finally sleep in the arms of her beloved person for the first time, and had no regrets in this life. The joyous news of the great victory in the northern border was reported from the palace. The Emperor ordered rewards for the three armies. The atmosphere in the military camp was still tense.
Wen Ye analyzed that they had won by luck once, and the northern border would definitely adjust their tactics. At that time, Zhou Yu would act as the vanguard, leading a team to first lure the enemy, remembering not to be captured. Zhou Yu received a letter from Shen Keyi, subtly stating that the child had been born. The anxiety in Wen Ye's heart finally subsided.
Zhou Yu ran out of the military camp and just happened to meet Guard Wan. Guard Wan was holding a stone tablet. Only then did Wen Ye learn that Lady Yun Ying had passed away. Fortunately, before her death, she married the person she loved most in this life, which could be considered fulfilling her wish. Shen Keyi held the newborn child, Susu, and mourned Lady Yun Ying, feeling grateful for Lady Yun Ying's spiritual protection over the child.
A Tao told Shen Keyi that Nan Bo would return to the capital after some time to escort Zuo Shuangzhi back to her country, and asked if she should give Wen Ye a family letter at that time. Shen Keyi had some insights from Lady Yun Ying's death. Life is only a few decades long, and cherishing the present can hold happiness more firmly. So, she took a few wedding cakes for Nan Bo to take to Wen Ye.
Upon receiving the wedding cakes, Wen Ye didn't understand their meaning. He had written to Shen Keyi more than ten times before but had not received a reply. Guard Wan and Nan Bo analyzed together but couldn't guess Shen Keyi's intention.
Shen Keyi wrote to Zhou Yu, explaining that since giving birth to the child, her thoughts had changed a lot, and she decided to follow her heart and still be with Wen Ye, and also hoped that Zhou Yu would find his own happiness soon. Prime Minister Shen advised the Emperor that if the peace talks went smoothly, after the great war, Wen Ye would have outstanding military achievements, unmatched in court.
The implication was that Wen Ye's achievements overshadowed the ruler. The Emperor asked Prime Minister Shen for his opinion. Prime Minister Shen suggested that Wen Ye die in battle and never pose a threat again. After finishing his escort mission, Zhou Yu captured a spy from Nanzhu Pavilion. Wen Ye ordered a thorough interrogation. The Emperor issued an imperial decree ordering Wen Ye to continue guarding the border for three years.
The Empress Dowager thought it was too harsh on Wen Ye. The Emperor said that the court was full of slanderous rumors, and this decision could also show Wen Ye's loyalty. Zhou Yu also felt dissatisfied with the imperial decree. Wen Ye had clearly made great contributions, but was treated unfairly. Nan Bo was preparing to escort Zuo Shuangzhi back to Liang country.
Zuo Shuangzhi said that she had the mission of a marriage alliance, and if Nan Bo forced her, he would bear all consequences. Shen Keyi was preparing to eat in the countryside when a guard rushed into the courtyard, stating that Wen Ye's rebellion had been exposed, and the mansion was in chaos. He asked Shen Keyi to return to the Jin Prince's mansion. When Shen Keyi returned to the mansion, she saw bodies strewn across the courtyard, and Zuo Shuangzhi sitting in the main hall, looking at her with a fierce gaze.
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