Untouchable Lovers Episode 39 Recap
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Ma Zhongliang rushed in and pushed Gu Huan away, angrily cursing Rong Zhi for performing an autopsy on Ma Xueyun. Huo Xuan saw Rong Zhi being scolded like this and stepped forward to explain. Ma Zhongliang, full of rage, turned and cursed her, asking who she thought she was, and aggressively demanded to take Ma Xueyun's body back to his mansion. Ma Zhongliang's uncharacteristically arrogant behavior meant that Rong Zhi could only seek an imperial decree to stop him.
However, Rong Zhi could no longer deal with Ma Zhongliang, as news had arrived that Qing Yue was in trouble. Qing Yue had already been sent back to the mansion. Rong Zhi looked at the unconscious Qing Yue, understood the whole story, and when he heard the news that Liu Chuyu had confessed, he clenched his fists. Rong Zhi knew that Tuoba Yun was definitely behind this. Meanwhile, Huo Xuan sent Gu Huan back to the medical clinic.
Gu Huan hesitated for a moment but still voiced his speculation. He told Huo Xuan that he seemed to have seen Bixi somewhere, but he couldn't remember exactly where. The next day, in the imperial court, Ma Zhongliang had someone submit a memorial to resign. He had been an official for many years and had many supporters in court, so his resignation was a matter of great importance. Tuoba Hong asked for the reason.
Tuoba Yun seized the opportunity to blame Rong Zhi's insistence on performing an autopsy on Ma Xueyun, saying that Rong Zhi had broken Ma Zhongliang's heart. Ma Zhongliang and Rong Zhi were in-laws, and Ma Zhongliang had supported Rong Zhi. For the sake of the autopsy, Rong Zhi had turned against Ma Zhongliang, leading a group of court officials to accuse him of ingratitude.
Tuoba Hong silenced the clamor of the senior officials and ordered Rong Zhi to persuade Ma Zhongliang to return to his post. Rong Zhi and Tuoba Yun went to the Ma mansion. Ma Zhongliang's action was intended to force Rong Zhi to abandon the autopsy. Although Rong Zhi tried his best to persuade him, he refused to back down on the autopsy. Ma Zhongliang sneered repeatedly.
After Rong Zhi left, he calmly told Tuoba Yun that this was just the beginning, and he would make Rong Zhi understand. In the solemn and majestic great hall, Tuoba Hong looked at the stack of memorials before him, all requesting an imperial decree to execute Liu Chuyu. This was clearly forcing him to make a decision. Although Tuoba Hong understood this in his heart, he was helpless. Hong Xiu came over to serve tea.
Tuoba Hong saw her and knew she had a good relationship with Liu Chuyu, but there was no need for her to plead. Due to circumstances, even the exalted emperor had no other choice. Ma Zhongliang demanded that Rong Zhi personally execute Liu Chuyu on the day of Ma Xueyun's funeral, and Tuoba Hong agreed. News quickly spread that Tuoba Hong had ordered Rong Zhi to personally execute Liu Chuyu during Ma Xueyun's funeral.
The happiest were Tuoba Yun and his mother. Consort Qi specifically asked Tuoba Yun to observe Rong Zhi's expression on the day of the funeral, finding joy just thinking about it. On the other side, Rong Zhi went to see the Empress Dowager to plead for Liu Chuyu. The Empress Dowager initially intended not to see him but couldn't bear to see him anxious and helpless.
Ma Zhongliang's demand was not aimed at Liu Chuyu at all, but at Rong Zhi. If Rong Zhi didn't kill Liu Chuyu, he would be accused of neglecting state affairs for the sake of a woman. This was Ma Zhongliang's clever scheme. The Empress Dowager clearly understood this and told Rong Zhi not to forget his ambitions. Tomorrow was Ma Xueyun's funeral. Rong Zhi looked out at the night from his mansion, his face heavy.
Shen Yu suggested rescuing her that very night. Rong Zhi had certainly considered it, but tonight was not a good time. Meanwhile, Liu Chuyu ate a lavish final meal in prison. She grabbed the rice bowl and vigorously stuffed food into her mouth, tears streaming down her face as she ate. Was she truly going to die in a foreign land like this? Early the next morning, the sky was gloomy, and a fine drizzle fell.
Ma Xueyun's funeral procession left the Ma mansion, and Liu Chuyu was brought from prison to stand before Ma Xueyun's coffin. The common people of Pingcheng, unaware of the truth, cursed loudly, urging Rong Zhi to kill Liu Chuyu. Rong Zhi took the dagger offered by a servant. Liu Chuyu's eyes widened. Tian Rujing, hidden deep within the crowd, was also ready to rescue her.
Just then, Rong Zhi raised his hand and brought it down, cutting off Liu Chuyu's shackles and shielding her behind him. At the same time, in the palace, the Buddhist beads in the Empress Dowager's hand broke. She had a very bad premonition, hoping only that Rong Zhi would not act on impulse. When Rong Zhi didn't act, Ma Zhongliang, enraged, drew his own sword to do it himself. Shen Yu arrived with the elite soldiers from the mansion.
Just as Ma Zhongliang was about to confront them, Huo Xuan rushed in with troops from another direction. She always acted decisively. If Ma Zhongliang continued to be arrogant, Huo Xuan would point her sword directly at his neck, ordering Gu Huan, who had just arrived with Wang Ze, to perform an autopsy on Ma Xueyun.
Seeing the coffin about to be opened, Tuoba Yun, in a moment of desperation, stirred up the emotions of the common people, making them sympathize with Ma Zhongliang's grief over losing his daughter, and they all shouted for Liu Chuyu to be killed. Liu Chuyu, seeing this situation, spoke up to defend herself.
Putting aside whether Ma Zhongliang's insistence on preventing the autopsy was for his reputation or genuine grief, regarding the accusation of her murdering someone, there was no evidence. Why should she be convicted? The Tingwei presented a document signed and fingerprinted by Liu Chuyu. Liu Chuyu snorted, stating that the document was signed under duress, and it wasn't her own name that was signed.
The people of Great Wei didn't recognize Han characters and didn't know that Liu Chuyu had signed not her own name, but the three characters for "big dog shit." At this moment, Gu Huan completed the autopsy. Ma Xueyun's body had no injuries other than those from falling from the building. However, Liu Chuyu's body had marks from Ma Xueyun's coercion, shoving, and severe pinching on the day Ma Xueyun fell.
By verifying Ma Xueyun's fingerprints, it could be proven that the injury on Liu Chuyu's neck was caused by her. Ma Xueyun went from being a victim to a murder suspect. Ma Zhongliang refused to believe it, finding it illogical. Gu Huan confirmed that the reason Ma Xueyun was willing to sacrifice her life to frame Liu Chuyu was that she was terminally ill and did not have long to live.
Gu Huan remembered that he had treated Ma Xueyun before precisely because he recognized Bixi. He revealed this, but Ma Zhongliang simply did not believe him. However, Gu Huan had a way to prove his words; he only needed another half an incense stick's time. Meanwhile, in the palace, Tuoba Hong was furious upon hearing about the clash between Rong Zhi and Ma Zhongliang. Regardless of who won, it would be a lose-lose situation for Great Wei.
