The Wind Blows From Longxi Episode 13 Recap
> The Wind Blows From Longxi Recap
Chen Gong climbed over a wall to reach Di Yue, embracing his wife and intending to take her away. Di Yue knew well that leaving now would cause the plan to capture Zhulong to fail, leading to Chen Gong and Xun Xu being branded as traitors and hunted for life by the Agency.
She told him he was insane to try such a thing, explaining that if he left, all his efforts would be in vain and that he would lose the chance to personally capture Zhulong. Chen Gong cried out in pain, stating he couldn't let her suffer a fate worse than death, but Di Yue reminded him not to be sad, or Huang Yu would grow suspicious.
She insisted that Huang Yu's methods were cruel, that the Immortal Elixir had no cure, and that she would die either way and did not want to die in a horrible manner. Di Yue asked Chen Gong whether he wanted to die with her for nothing or carry on, stating that this was the last thing she could do for him.
Di Yue, enduring the agony of the poison, told Chen Gong that the secret to deciphering the messages between Huang Yu and Zhulong was hidden within "The Scripture on Great Peace", though she had not yet pinpointed the exact volume. She revealed the intelligence message she had discovered, which indicated a female Shu spy among the high-ranking members of the sect.
She then recited the secret code numbers to Chen Gong: nine, nine, two, seven, one, five, six, one, five, four, nine, three, one, three, one, six. Chen Gong repeated the numbers, his heart aching. Di Yue then asked Chen Gong for the dagger, poisoned to kill instantly, that Xun Xu had given him. She knew her time was short and wished to avoid further torment from Huang Yu.
Chen Gong hesitated, but Di Yue explained she would make a small cut on her tongue with the poisoned blade, ensuring her death appeared to be from the intensified effects of the Immortal Elixir, thus preventing Huang Yu from suspecting Chen Gong. She urged him to bring Zhulong to justice so her sacrifice would not be in vain.
Di Yue expressed her contentment at reuniting with her husband before her death, and dying in his arms, saying she had no regrets. With her last breaths, she asked him to tell Xun Xu that she did not let him down. Chen Gong held her tightly as she ended her own life.
Meanwhile, Yin Ji, recently released from prison, confessed to Gao Tangbing that he had been coerced by Li Miao into killing Ma Sheng, and sought Gao Tangbing's help in finding a way out of his predicament. Gao Tangbing advised Yin Ji to be honest with Feng Ying, stating that Feng Ying would uncover the truth eventually, and Yin Ji had no other choice but to trust him.
Later, Sun Ling, while tending to Feng Ying, complained about the need to cleanse the Agency, viewing Yin Ji and Xun Xu as untrustworthy, despite Xun Xu having saved Feng Ying earlier. He suspected Xun Xu was plotting again, emphasizing that the injustice itself originated because of Xun Xu. Feng Ying dismissed Sun Ling's "speculations," emphasizing that a leader must be broad-minded and not hold grudges, citing General Li Yan as an example.
When Yin Ji arrived at Feng Ying's residence late that night, Sun Ling tried to turn him away, labeling him the "culprit." However, Feng Ying instructed Sun Ling to let Yin Ji in, stating that Yin Ji had come to confess. Yin Ji knelt before Feng Ying, admitting he was coerced by Li Miao, who possessed evidence of Yin Ji's smuggling activities using intelligence channels, threatening him with treason.
Feng Ying revealed that he already possessed the same evidence of Yin Ji's smuggling but had never used it to blackmail him, keeping silent for the sake of the bigger picture. Yin Ji begged for his life, promising eternal loyalty and to serve Feng Ying diligently. Feng Ying acknowledged that Yin Ji deserved death, primarily for betraying him.
He decided to keep Yin Ji in his current position, instructing him to continue the investigation into Zhulong but to do so discreetly. Feng Ying then revealed his awareness that Gao Tangbing had advised Yin Ji to come to him, instructing Yin Ji to tell Gao Tangbing not to play such tricks on him again. Yin Ji promised to relay the message.
After Yin Ji left, he thanked Gao Tangbing, who dismissed his gratitude, stating that such tactics were to be expected from Feng Ying, a man of his position. Sun Ling later expressed confusion to Feng Ying about his leniency towards Yin Ji, but Feng Ying explained that while Yin Ji had hurt him, the Agency was their foundation and couldn't afford chaos. Yin Ji, though flawed, was capable and, having learned his lesson, would now be more useful.
Later that night, Huang Yu went to Chen Gong's room and found him seemingly asleep while reading "Xiang'er's Commentary", a fundamental text of the Five Immortals Sect. Huang Yu woke him and then took Chen Gong to Di Yue's cell to observe the "magic" of the Immortal Elixir. They found Di Yue already dead. Huang Yu's subordinate speculated she died from an overdose of the elixir and the drug taking effect.
Huang Yu expressed disappointment that no crucial intelligence was obtained, but then cryptically said, "Good for you." Chen Gong secretly watched Di Yue, his heart filled with grief. In his sleep, Xun Xu also had a vivid dream of his sister, Di Yue, telling him she wanted to go home.
The next day, Feng Ying met with Gao Tangbing, discussing Gao Tangbing's upcoming three-day inspection of the grain stores at Mount Dingjun, which he was taking over for Yin Ji because Yin Ji was "not in a good mood." Feng Ying then brought up his plan to introduce Liu Ying to General Li Yan, stating he needed to meet her beforehand to discuss it.
Gao Tangbing suggested they have a private lunch at Jinsha Pavilion and travel by carriage in plain clothes, as Ziyan House was not suitable for a daylight official visit. Xun Xu entered with a case file concerning the fire at the Mountain God Temple. Feng Ying took the file and sent Xun Xu away, but Xun Xu noticed Feng Ying's personal seal on his desk.
Xun Xu intercepted Liu Ying's carriage, claiming he had come to retrieve the bamboo flute she had given him. Liu Ying playfully accused him of only seeking her attention, reminding him of his previous hasty return of the flute and whether he genuinely cherished it. Xun Xu apologized, explaining the flute held deep meaning for him, and that he had never intended to truly return it, hence his personal visit now.
Liu Ying, amused, returned the flute, and Xun Xu promised to cherish it and never let it leave his side. She then recalled Xun Xu's bravery when he helped Feng Ying escape, expressing her gratitude and willingness to do anything for him without question or expectation of reward, as he had saved her life. Seizing the opportunity, Xun Xu asked Liu Ying to obtain Feng Ying's personal seal during his visit.
Liu Ying readily agreed, deeming it a trivial matter, and instructed Xun Xu to meet her maid, Ying'er, at the side door of Ziyan House around midday to collect the seal. Xun Xu, surprised by her unquestioning cooperation, asked why she didn't inquire about his motives. Liu Ying replied that she would do anything for him, "no questions asked, no strings attached."
Chen Gong, alone, held Di Yue's sword, reminiscing about their shared memories, tears welling up but refusing to fall, vowing silently to avenge her. Huang Yu later summoned Chen Gong to finalize their infiltration plan for the Military Technology Department. He instructed Chen Gong to lead an elite squad of eighteen men and receive the daily secret code from Zhulong, with Huang Yu awaiting his return at Dingjun East Valley to provide support.
If complications arose, Chen Gong was to deliver the designs to the big camphor tree by Gujian Stream at 3:45 PM the following day, where Zhulong would personally retrieve them. When Chen Gong questioned Zhulong's escape route should the Shu army seal the mountain, Huang Yu admitted he did not know, simply reminding Chen Gong that he would summon him at 9 PM to see Di Yue.
Huang Yu then tasked his subordinate with closely monitoring Chen Gong, referred to as "Mr. Mi," at the new camp. The subordinate was instructed to discretely learn the usage of the "Bamboo Kite" from him, maintaining Huang Yu's suspicion of Chen Gong due to Di Yue's suspicious death. Huang Yu also told Chen Gong that he would be operating in a life-or-death situation inside the Military Technology Department and must bring back the designs at all costs.
At Jinsha Pavilion, Feng Ying expressed his gratitude to Liu Ying for her past help and invited her to share a drink. Gao Tangbing suggested Liu Ying remove her veil, which she did. Feng Ying was visibly captivated, showering her with lavish compliments about her beauty and intelligence, stating she was wasted in Ziyan House. Gao Tangbing then made his excuses, claiming pressing duties at Mount Dingjun.
During their conversation, Feng Ying engaged Liu Ying in a riddle game, which she cleverly solved. He subtly steered the conversation toward her future, suggesting she deserved a man of power. He explained that power was paramount for a man, without which he would not even be worthy of her company, and that his ability to even share a drink with her was due to his power.
Liu Ying, sensing his underlying attraction, removed her outer robe and invited him to bathe in the courtyard's hot spring, maintaining an innocent demeanor. Feng Ying, intrigued, accepted her invitation. While Feng Ying was immersed in the hot spring with Liu Ying, her maid, Ying'er, deftly took Feng Ying's personal seal. Ying'er met Xun Xu at the side door of Ziyan House and handed him the seal.
Xun Xu, visibly pleased, used the seal to stamp two red impressions onto a travel document, effectively forging a permit. He thanked Ying'er and asked her to convey his gratitude to Liu Ying before hastily departing.
