Who Rules The World Episode 26 Recap, Plot

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Bai Fengxi meets with her older brother. Feng Xieyue praises his sister's good judgment, saying Hei Fengxi is indeed a wise ruler who cares for the people. In truth, Feng Xieyue came for two reasons: peace talks and to observe Hei Fengxi’s attitude toward Bai Fengxi. During their conversation, Feng Xieyue repeatedly glances at Bai Fengxi, showing concern that Hei Fengxi may discover Bai Fengxi’s true identity, because truly loving someone means always paying attention to them.

Bai Fengxi is not worried, as she believes that while Hei Fengxi is rational in other matters, he is irrational only when it comes to her—perhaps because there is nothing else in his mind but her. As the siblings are happily chatting, Hei Fengxi suddenly arrives, prompting Bai Fengxi to hide quickly. Hei Fengxi confronts Feng Xieyue, asking why he kept looking at Bai Fengxi earlier. Feng Xieyue jokingly claims that he fell for Bai Fengxi at first sight.

Hei Fengxi expresses his wish that Feng Xieyue not harbor any thoughts toward Bai Fengxi. Unfortunately, Feng Xieyue indeed asks if Hei Fengxi would be willing to part with her. Hei Fengxi firmly states that Bai Fengxi is not an attachment, but a companion—she belongs to no one but herself. He reprimands Feng Xieyue for treating her like an object.

Feng Xieyue then asks, if Bai Fengxi were to develop mutual feelings for him, would Hei Fengxi allow her to leave. Hei Fengxi replies that he would, of course, respect Bai Fengxi’s wishes. Feng Xieyue mentions his sister Feng Xiyun is unparalleled in the world—every man desires to see her. If Feng Xiyun were interested in Hei Fengxi, who would he choose? Hei Fengxi replies that Bai Fengxi is unique in his heart and cannot be compared to anyone.

From this conversation, Feng Xieyue realizes that Hei Fengxi does not judge based on status, harbors deep love, cares for the people, and has a free and compassionate heart. One day, Hei Fengxi will understand why he was tested today. Bai Fengxi catches up with Hei Fengxi, wanting to go for a stroll together. Hei Fengxi, annoyed that she only comes to him when she has nothing else to do, refuses.

Bai Fengxi pretends to leave, prompting Hei Fengxi to quickly stop her. Since she’s insisting, he reluctantly agrees. Bai Fengxi notices the smiles on the people's faces—smiles brought by Hei Fengxi, who has lifted the dark clouds from them. She remarks that to protect the people in such turbulent times, it must be done through the court; the martial world can only save a few.

If Hei Fengxi continues to act like this, she is willing to stand by his side. Suddenly, it starts to rain. Hei Fengxi immediately helps shield Bai Fengxi from the rain and finds shelter. He goes to buy an umbrella and rushes back through the rain. Bai Fengxi feels that even rainy days can be nice—though the umbrella is too small, and she fears getting wet.

Unexpectedly, Hei Fengxi crouches down to carry her on his back, creating a romantic and sweet moment. Hei Fengxi brings Feng Xieyue to view the water canal in Liang City. If it connects to the Grand Canal, in time, trade will flourish with Liang City at the center. Hei Fengxi wants to govern the land and work alongside Feng Xieyue, who assures that Qingzhou will be his strongest ally.

The Lord of Jizhou awakens to find Huang Chao by his side all night. Deeply touched, he advises Huang Chao that if he seeks to rule the world, he must rule with compassion. If driven only by ambition and bloodshed, he will not be a wise ruler. Huang Chao promises to keep the people in his heart and not to betray them.

The Lord of Jizhou says he will issue a decree admitting his faults and declaring Huang Chao’s loyalty and compassion to silence court criticism, urging him not to forget today’s words. Subordinates report to Yuan Lu that Hei Fengxi eliminated Yu Ming in Liang City, held peace talks with Feng Xieyue, and is now building a dam. Yuan Lu decides Hei Fengxi must be eliminated to protect his own plans and also orders the gathering of intelligence on Youzhou.

Now that Jizhou is under Huang Chao's control, he plans to visit Youzhou to choose a consort. After posting a recruitment notice for dam construction, only a hundred people sign up. The townsfolk are unwilling because, even with wages, they can’t buy grain. A minister suggests that Hei Fengxi distribute grain first—if the people see no threat to survival, they’ll help. Hei Fengxi orders grain distribution at market prices.

Bai Fengxi suggests that to win back the people’s trust, they must be compensated. She proposes using the silver that Yu Ming extorted from the people, hiding it beneath the canal, then spreading word of it. If the people dig up silver while digging the canal, they will naturally be eager to continue. Hei Fengxi, delighted by her cleverness, decides to try it. As rumors spread, people flock to dig the canal.

To thank Bai Fengxi, Hei Fengxi decides to cook for her that evening. Zhang Zhongge investigates Ruyu Pavilion and finds illegal dealings linked to many court officials, though clues are scarce. The Lord of Yongzhou suspects that Hei Fengxi, whose surname is Feng, may be a descendant of Yongzhou’s royal family. Since they’ve found a lead on the Fountain Abode, he orders Zhang Zhongge to secretly arrest Ruyu Pavilion's manager for interrogation, hoping to expose Hei Fengxi.

Receiving intelligence from Liang City, the Lord of Yongzhou is pleased and allows Hei Fengxi temporary governance of Liang City, but insists on bestowing honors. Feng Ju arranges for Li Jiaxian to promote Hei Fengxi’s achievements, planning to ruin him by exaggerating his merit—knowing that emperors fear subordinates with too much power. Bai Fengxi accompanies Hei Fengxi to inspect the dam. The townsfolk shout that Bai Fengxi is the Prince’s consort.

Hei Fengxi is secretly delighted, and Bai Fengxi, though shy, doesn’t deny it. As the canal is finally joined, the crowd erupts in cheers. Ren Rusong receives word that something has happened at Ruyu Pavilion. Since it’s tied to the Fountain Abode and Hei Fengxi’s identity, and the enemy is still in the shadows, he urges Feng Qiwu to act with caution. Bai Fengxi goes to town to treat the sick. Hei Fengxi jokes that she never rests.

An old man injured during grain transport is treated by Bai Fengxi, who applies medicine for bruises. The people complain that all the pharmacies in town are closed and they can’t buy medicine. Hei Fengxi arrives, saying he brought some medicine with him to Liang City and tells them to collect it at the estate with prescriptions.

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