Who Rules The World Episode 27 Recap
> Who Rules The World Recap
In Liangcheng, Bai Fengxi continued her practice of treating the common people, having observed their suffering by the river. Prince Feng Lanxi joined her, offering his own medical expertise and even initiating a competition to see who could save more lives. He attracted patients by promising an extra dou of rice to those who consulted him, leading to a bustling scene.
As night fell, Bai Fengxi admitted to a weary back and playfully suggested Feng Lanxi give her a massage as his "punishment" for losing their competition. He reluctantly agreed, and as his skilled hands worked, she relaxed and drifted off to sleep. Zhong Li then arrived with urgent news from the capital of Yongzhou: the people of House of Jade had been arrested.
Feng Lanxi, signaling Zhong Li to keep quiet to avoid waking Bai Fengxi, quickly issued orders for Chuanyun and Chuanyu to remain in Liangcheng to oversee the dam construction and train the Moyu Cavalry, while he and Zhong Li would return to Yongzhou at dawn. As Feng Lanxi prepared to carry Bai Fengxi to her room, she revealed she had been feigning sleep and had heard everything.
She insisted on accompanying him to Yongzhou, openly admitting she had pretended to be asleep specifically so he would carry her. He embraced her tightly, agreeing to her request. Meanwhile, Princess Hua Chunran of Youzhou was en route when her carriage was ambushed. Having anticipated such an attack, she had cleverly avoided the carriage, observing the assault from a distance.
Her subordinate confirmed that the Heir of Youzhou was behind the attack, revealing her brother's intent to eliminate her and secure his claim to the throne. Hua Chunran decided to rest in Decheng for the night before continuing to Youzhou. At a tea stall, she overheard locals marveling at her divine fairy status, crediting her with miraculous events, including bringing the sarira to the Imperial City, which was believed to have brought peace to the Six States.
Feeling a sense of satisfaction, she encountered an elderly, coughing woman and her son, disguised as refugees. Moved by their plight, Hua Chunran offered them food and allowed them to join her entourage, seeing them as a convenient disguise. Prince Huang Chao, upon hearing of Hua Chunran's attack, admired her astuteness and wished for such a resourceful woman by his side. Yu Wuyuan informed Huang Chao that Feng Lanxi had met Prince Xieyue in Liangcheng.
He noted that such an alliance between Yongzhou and Qingzhou would significantly enhance their military strength. Huang Chao, seeing Youzhou and Qingzhou as generational enemies, declared that an alliance with Youzhou against Qingzhou was the best strategy, making Princess Chunran essential to his plans. He requested Yu Wuyuan's full support. Huang Chao reasoned that Hua Chunran's survival implied she possessed remarkable capabilities, and her need for external support to secure Youzhou would only increase his value to her.
Yu Wuyuan then asked Huang Chao how he would choose between Princess Chunran and Princess Xiyun if both sought his hand. Huang Chao stated he would choose Chunran now, as Qingzhou and Jizhou were too far apart and war was imminent, making a close alliance more pragmatic. He confidently added that once he ascended the throne, Princess Xiyun would inevitably become his as well.
He assured Yu Wuyuan that despite the impending conflict, their joint control would ensure the protection of innocent civilians, to which Yu Wuyuan expressed hope for minimal bloodshed. That same night, while Hua Chunran and her remaining servants lodged at an inn, the mother and son secretly administered a powerful sleeping drug to everyone. Hua Chunran narrowly escaped, running through the inn, screaming for help, and bursting into Huang Chao’s room.
The son, who had been about to use a dagger, quickly concealed it. Huang Chao, however, quickly assessed the situation, asking the "mother" about her "daughter's" name. When they couldn't answer, his subordinate confirmed the deaths of Hua Chunran's servants. Huang Chao swiftly subdued the mother and son, saving Hua Chunran. She was unconscious but unharmed, only drugged. The culprits, who confessed to robbery, were arrested and sentenced to death.
Huang Chao reflected on the prevalence of crime due to the suffering of common people in troubled times, and Yu Wuyuan reaffirmed his commitment to helping Huang Chao bring peace and order. Upon waking, Hua Chunran gracefully thanked Huang Chao for saving her life. She calmly requested a basin of water to tidy her appearance, explaining that maintaining her composure and dignity was crucial to remind herself not to succumb to despair, even when at rock bottom.
Impressed by her resolve, Huang Chao agreed to her request to escort her to Youzhou, a destination she had cleverly deduced from his demeanor and the ongoing search for a suitor for the Youzhou princess. In Qingzhou, Prince Xieyue reported to his father, the Qing King, on the situation in Liangcheng. He recounted how Feng Lanxi had successfully dealt with Yu Ming, taken control of the city, and proposed an impressive water management plan.
The Qing King, while acknowledging Feng Lanxi's talent, cautioned his son against underestimating someone from Yongzhou, especially given the impending conflicts between the Six States. Prince Xieyue, however, expressed his full trust in Feng Lanxi, stating that Princess Feng Xiyun could also vouch for his character, and he proceeded to elaborate on the deep bond between Feng Lanxi and Feng Xiyun.
The Qing King, though proud of his daughter, worried about the Yong King's temperament and how he would react if he discovered Feng Lanxi was actually Hei Fengxi, the formidable master of Fountain Abode. Nevertheless, he vowed that if Feng Lanxi treated Feng Xiyun well, Qingzhou would always be his staunchest ally.
Acknowledging his own declining health, the Qing King then entrusted Prince Xieyue with his personal "Governmental Policies," emphasizing that he would not always be there to protect Qingzhou, and it would ultimately fall to his son to safeguard their homeland. Back in Yongzhou, Bai Fengxi met with Feng Qiwu, who eagerly questioned her about her time in Liangcheng and whether Feng Lanxi had again confessed his feelings.
Bai Fengxi, while acknowledging her eventful two months, dismissed the romantic queries, stating that there had been too many urgent matters to attend to, and she preferred to let such things unfold naturally. Meanwhile, Feng Lanxi, having returned to Yongzhou in secret and staying at a secluded residence, met with Ren Rusong for an update on House of Jade.
Ren Rusong reported that despite two weeks of continuous investigation, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the martial arts world had found any records or clues regarding the disappearance of the House of Jade staff. Only their shops outside Yongzhou remained unaffected. Feng Lanxi quickly deduced that this elaborate operation was targeting Fountain Abode itself and was designed to pressure him.
Ren Rusong also shared that a spy had learned Prince Feng Ju was aware of Feng Lanxi's true identity as Hei Fengxi, raising suspicion that Feng Ju might be responsible. Feng Lanxi dismissed this, asserting that Feng Ju lacked the power for such a blatant act under the Yong King's nose, typically resorting to more discreet sabotage. He believed the captured individuals were leverage for a negotiation, thus ensuring their survival.
Bai Fengxi, who was with him, agreed, concluding that only the Yong King possessed the immense power and authority to act so brazenly within Yongzhou. Feng Lanxi believed his father intended for him to step forward and offer Fountain Abode to the state, but the fact that the Yong King still didn't know his identity bought him valuable time.
In the Yong King's court, Zhang Zhongge presented his extensive findings on Fountain Abode, detailing its organizational structure and trade networks, though the more secretive intelligence network remained elusive. The Yong King was profoundly impressed by the vast scale and intricate management of Fountain Abode, recognizing that its owner would be an invaluable asset to the state.
He instructed Zhang Zhongge that if the owner proved not to be a member of the royal family, he should be offered a high position and his organization integrated into Yongzhou's resources. However, if the owner refused, this formidable power must be utterly destroyed to prevent anyone else from wielding it.
Furthermore, the Yong King ordered continued vigilance, stating that if the owner "was" found to be a royal, it would signify a clear intent to rebel, demanding his swift and complete eradication. Zhang Zhongge assured the King that House of Jade served as perfect bait, and their traps were already laid to capture the mastermind.
Bai Fengxi, observing from a distance, saw officials frequently entering and exiting the Ministry of Justice, followed by the discrete transport of crates containing the House of Jade staff to an estate in the eastern suburbs, further confirming their suspicions about the Yong King's involvement. Ren Rusong, aware of the escalating danger, advised Feng Lanxi to lie low and avoid exposing himself to Feng Ju's schemes.
He assured Feng Lanxi that the loyal staff of House of Jade were prepared to die without revealing his identity. However, Feng Lanxi firmly rejected this counsel, declaring that the very purpose of creating Fountain Abode was to protect people, and as he was no longer a child, he possessed the capability to protect himself and his followers.
Soon after, a subordinate reported that Feng Ju had entered the palace, petitioning the Yong King to execute all House of Jade members in three days if the true owner of Fountain Abode failed to appear. Feng Lanxi recognized Feng Ju's calculated move to force a confrontation between him and his father, allowing Feng Ju to reap the benefits.
However, Feng Lanxi sensed that something was amiss and decided he needed to proceed with extreme caution to avoid falling into a predetermined trap. Unbeknownst to Feng Lanxi, Bai Jiande, leader of the Tianshuang Sect, resolved to lead his disciples to rescue the House of Jade members.
He decided that the Tianshuang Sect would publicly claim responsibility as the true owners of Fountain Abode, preventing Feng Lanxi from being forced into an impossible dilemma and believing this to be the only way to protect both parties. Meanwhile, Feng Ju was delighted to learn that the Tianshuang Sect was taking action, confidently declaring that all was proceeding as he had predicted, and he would simply "stand and watch."
Later, Feng Lanxi, having sent Zhong Li to summon Feng Ju, confronted his brother in a private chamber. Feng Ju noted it had been a decade since they last shared a drink, specifically since Feng Lanxi began feigning illness, which coincided with Hei Fengxi's emergence in the martial arts world. Feng Lanxi remarked on how much he had realized and decided the previous night.
Feng Ju then directly questioned if Feng Lanxi intended to reveal his identity to their father and if the Yong King would still regard him with paternal affection after learning he was the master of Fountain Abode. Feng Lanxi countered, pointing out Feng Ju had no concrete proof. Feng Ju, in turn, accused Feng Lanxi of superficial virtue and a disregard for his followers' lives, wondering if they would now feel betrayed.
Feng Lanxi delivered a cutting retort, asking Feng Ju to consider what their father would value more: the immense power of Fountain Abode or the life of Yongzhou's Third Prince, Feng Ju himself.
