Your Highness Episode 14 Recap
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Qin Zhan accepted a piece of wilderness specially approved by Zhao Xu, though Zhao Xu remained perplexed by Qin Zhan's true intentions for taking it, yet was not surprised given Qin Zhan's unconventional nature. Qin Zhan, however, was satisfied with his acquisition. As the Qixi Festival, which was also Yu Chen's birthday, approached, Zhao Xu resolved to win Yu Chen's heart by preparing a grand surprise.
His four guards opposed this decision, arguing that while Yu Chen was the Wulin Alliance Leader, her martial arts background made a union with Prince Zhao Xu potentially disagreeable to the Emperor. Despite their fervent dissuasion, Zhao Xu's mind was made up. Qin Zhan, meanwhile, was busy on the land Zhao Xu had awarded him.
He led his guards to clear and transform the barren land, assigning tasks such as planting trees and flowers, aiming to complete the work before Qixi. His secret intention was to create a picturesque, beautiful flower sea for Yu Chen, where he could surprise her and confess his love, planning to host a special banquet there. Yu Chen, curious about Qin Zhan's recent activities, paid him a visit, even bringing him heat-relief pills.
Qin Zhan, concerned about revealing his grand surprise, quickly dismissed her with an excuse about too many mosquitoes. During one interaction, Qin Zhan gave Yu Chen a note confessing "I love you," to which Yu Chen responded with a love letter, greatly motivating him. Li Qingxue, who harbored a secret affection for Qin Zhan, grew visibly upset whenever Yu Chen's name was mentioned.
Ding Laoguai, discerning her feelings, advised her that to capture a man's heart, she must first capture his stomach. Taking this advice to heart, Li Qingxue began learning to cook and even prepared an iced fruit platter for Qin Zhan, though her mood still soured at the mention of Yu Chen. Han Yi later confirmed Li Qingxue's dislike for Yu Chen to Qin Zhan, but he, engrossed in his upcoming date, paid little heed.
As Qixi drew closer, Yu Chen underwent a surprising transformation, changing from her usual valiant attire to a more ethereal appearance, so much so that even her bodyguard, Xiao Bing, initially failed to recognize her, dropping her tea in shock before Yu Chen revealed her identity. Shortly after, Zhao Xu, acting under the guise of the Emperor's imperial decree to reward Yu Chen, invited her to his residence, an invitation she could not refuse.
At Zhao Xu's residence, after a sumptuous feast, he unveiled his Qixi surprise. Thousands upon thousands of Kongming lanterns ascended into the night sky, instantly illuminating the darkness. Initially, Yu Chen found this traditional display of affection boring, but she was soon awestruck as the sheer multitude of lanterns filled the heavens. Zhao Xu then waved his hand, and his four guards presented a giant Kongming lantern.
Yu Chen and Zhao Xu then ascended together within its wooden trough, soaring high above to overlook the entire city of Kaifeng. On the giant lantern, Zhao Xu confessed his love for Yu Chen. Ming Yue, having learned of Yu Chen's earlier departure with Zhao Xu, informed Qin Zhan. Upon seeing the multitude of Kongming lanterns lighting up the city sky, Qin Zhan became consumed by intense jealousy and frustration.
The usually all-powerful Qin Zhan found himself helpless, merely wishing that Yu Chen would reject Zhao Xu. Yu Chen, from atop the giant lantern, told Zhao Xu that he was the finest prince she had ever encountered, but her heart already belonged to another, and she could not accept his proposal. With that, she opened her arms and dramatically jumped out of the wooden trough, gliding gracefully downwards through the air.
Meanwhile, Qin Zhan, alone amidst the beautiful peach blossom landscape he had meticulously crafted for Yu Chen over several days, felt deep sadness as he drank. His solitude was broken by Yu Chen's call. She had come directly to him, fulfilling their promise to meet for a "life-and-death battle" on Qixi night. They wandered through the enchanting peach blossoms, surrounded by the soft glow of fireflies.
Yu Chen realized that this scenery was remarkably similar to the Forgetfulness River Flower Sea where they had first met in the game "Tian Long Ba Bu," understanding that Qin Zhan had recreated their meeting place. Without needing further words, they embraced and kissed. Watching from beneath a nearby peach tree, Li Qingxue, secretly in love with Qin Zhan, wept silently, her heart aching. Separately, the Divine Corpse awakened and threatened the King of Liao, compelling him to order a southern attack on Western Xia.
