Who Rules The World Episode 9 Recap, Plot

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Hei Fengxi sincerely thanked Feng Qiwu for helping him at his lowest point. Feng Qiwu replied that the Feng family had always assisted future kings and naturally would give their utmost effort. In Feng Qiwu’s eyes, Feng Lanxi possessed both literary and martial talents and excelled in strategy—no one but Feng Lanxi was fit to sit upon that golden throne.

Feng Qiwu asked about Feng Lanxi’s next plan, and he said that since he had turned misfortune into a blessing, it was time to visit his father. The Lord of Yongzhou believed Feng Lanxi had met with misfortune and held a ritual for him, hypocritically praying for his safe return. At that moment, Ren Rusong came to report that Feng Lanxi was still alive and had returned to the mansion.

The Lord of Yongzhou became furious and ordered Feng Ju to find out who the dead body really belonged to. He then went to Feng Lanxi’s residence, showing concern for Feng Lanxi’s health. Seeing that he didn’t look well, he arranged for the imperial physician to stay. Since Feng Lanxi had fallen into the water for the sake of the people, the Lord of Yongzhou insisted on giving him a generous reward.

Feng Lanxi earnestly asked his father to investigate who had tried to harm him and punish them severely. He claimed to have some clues but did not wish to be branded as one who turned against his brothers—though all the evidence pointed to his third brother, Feng Ju.

The Lord of Yongzhou was angry and scolded Feng Lanxi for doing so much after falling into the water, saying that he had no regard for his father, which alone was enough to charge him with deceiving the monarch. Feng Lanxi explained that he wasn’t framing Feng Ju, and that if the investigation continued, evidence would surely surface. The Lord of Yongzhou told Feng Lanxi to stay home and recover, and he would give him an explanation.

The Lord of Yongzhou knew it was someone close to Feng Ju who had harmed Feng Lanxi. He also felt that Feng Lanxi’s questioning earlier was justified—he had indeed neglected Feng Lanxi over the years. If pursued, the matter would cause fratricidal strife and family discord. So he ordered Yuan Lu to draft two decrees. Feng Lanxi asked whether the people from Tianshuang Sect arranged by Zhongli had been settled.

Ren Rusong was surprised that Bai Fengxi was also in Yongjing. Feng Lanxi stated that he owed his life to Bai Fengxi; without her, no one would have seen him again. Although Ren Rusong disapproved of Bai Fengxi, since she had saved Feng Lanxi, he had no room to speak ill of her. The Lord of Yongzhou issued a decree conferring the title "Lord Yongping" upon Feng Lanxi and granted him the right to establish an official residence and staff.

He also instructed Yuan Lu to deliver a message: if he considered the relationship from the standpoint of ruler and subject, then national law took precedence; if from that of father and son or brothers, then familial affection was paramount. He hoped Feng Lanxi would remember this well. Feng Ju went to the Ning Mountain temple. When his mother, Madam Baili, saw him, she slapped him and scolded him for hiding away praying after learning Feng Lanxi had returned safely.

She said he might as well carve the word "guilty" on his forehead. Madam Baili had been plotting for Feng Ju in Ning Mountain and had finally persuaded Prince Ning to speak up, only for Feng Ju to bring news that the king had conferred the title "Lord Yongping" on Feng Lanxi—a grand gesture. Madam Baili knew Feng Ju was unwilling to accept this, but he had to face failure.

After all, the king only took Prince Yuan's life, while she not only wanted Feng Ju to surpass Feng Lanxi but to one day ascend to the throne himself. Now that Prince Yuan was gone, Madam Baili left her confidant Li Jiaxian with Feng Ju, as her business at the temple was concluded, and she planned to return to the palace in a few days. In truth, Li Jiaxian had been placed beside Madam Baili by Feng Ju.

Prince Yuan had been one of her people. Eliminating him allowed Li Jiaxian to return to Feng Ju’s side. Feng Ju knew his mother was scheming for the position of Hereditary Prince. But since his father was still in his prime, he was nothing more than a puppet.

Feng Ju also knew that even though he had attacked Feng Lanxi, his father hadn’t blamed him, because in his father’s eyes, he was nothing but a useless son who obeyed his mother in all things. But Feng Ju was content with that—he hoped everyone in the world would see him that way. In fact, he planned to act even more unruly, so that Feng Lanxi would lose control. Only then would his father turn his hostility toward Feng Lanxi.

Feng Ju’s ambition was no small matter—he likely sought to usurp the throne. The Emperor of Dadong spoke with the Crown Prince Jingyan. It turned out the Empyrean Token had never been lost—only the news of its loss was spread to incite conflict among the Six States. A swift report came from Jizhou. After reading it, the Emperor of Dadong's expression darkened. He remarked that Jizhou had schemed well—turns out they wanted to return the Empyrean Token.

The emperor gave orders to thank Jizhou for returning the token and to hold a Sixfold Banquet in the palace, which he would personally attend to receive them. Feng Ju tried to sow discord between Feng Chang and Feng Lanxi, saying that although Feng Lanxi was safe, he still refused to appear in public while Feng Chang had been suffering in the rain by the riverside.

Feng Chang had treated Feng Lanxi like a brother, but Feng Lanxi clearly did not feel the same. Feng Chang felt uneasy about it. He went to Lord Yongping’s residence and advised Feng Lanxi not to hold grudges now that he had been granted a title. Although this incident ended without real danger, his conflict with Feng Ju was now completely out in the open. Madam Baili would surely know, so he needed to be cautious.

Feng Lanxi knew Feng Chang had always worried about him and had already prepared a gift to be sent to his elder brother’s residence. After all, they had grown up together as brothers. Hei Fengxi came to find Bai Fengxi and invited her out for a walk. As they strolled through the market, they unexpectedly saw Feng Qiwu. Hei Fengxi quickly pulled Bai Fengxi aside to avoid being seen. But Feng Qiwu still caught a glimpse of their backs.

Her maid commented that the figure looked like the second prince. Feng Qiwu scolded her—how could the second prince possibly be out holding hands with a woman in public? It was Hei Fengxi’s first time touring Yongjing City with Bai Fengxi, and he was very happy. Bai Fengxi saw a sea of flowers, and an old man told her they were designed by the king’s second prince, Feng Lanxi.

Bai Fengxi praised Feng Lanxi as a refined gentleman, one of the Four Gentlemen, very elegant. Hei Fengxi, feeling jealous, asked if he wasn’t elegant. Bai Fengxi replied that Hei Fengxi and Feng Lanxi were more than just one character apart—just one character could mean a world of difference. At this moment, Bai Fengxi still didn’t know that Hei Fengxi was Feng Lanxi. Hei Fengxi even sat down and drew a portrait of Bai Fengxi himself, making her smile joyfully.

Later, when Bai Fengxi saw a child trying to retrieve a ball that had fallen into the river, she leapt forward to save him and accidentally sprained her ankle. Hei Fengxi carried her on his back all the way home. Just as they arrived, Zhongli reminded Hei Fengxi it was time to return. Hei Fengxi was reluctant to part from Bai Fengxi. Madam Baili was returning to the palace.

Feng Lanxi's intention was precisely to bring her back and see what tricks she still had. Feng Qiwu was worried something might happen during tomorrow’s reception. When Madam Baili returned to the palace, the king welcomed her personally. She indeed had skill—upon her return, she immediately began winning over people’s hearts. Madam Baili reported to the king that she had recently met the matriarch of the ancestral clan, who revealed in conversation that the queen mother belonged to the Xiao clan of the previous dynasty.

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