Your Highness Episode 19 Recap
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Liao leader Xiao Tianzhen commanded his army to invade and plunder Kaifeng City, deciding to personally lead the campaign. Concurrently, he dispatched Shu Er, Han Yi, and Miao San to Lingjiu Palace with orders to kill Qin Zhan. Qin Zhan, anticipating this, had set up an ambush on the path to Lingjiu Palace. Utilizing a strategy he called "Heart Shooting Technique," Qin Zhan aimed to awaken their memories and help them break free from Xiao Tianzhen's control.
During the ambush, Ming Yue and Ding Laoguai used an illusion to reawaken Shu Er's consciousness. Separately, Qingxue fought Miao San, and though initially knocked down, she reawakened him using the power of friendship. Qin Zhan then successfully reawakened Han Yi. Back in the Liao Imperial Palace, Xiao Tianzhen, while being served by maids, suddenly sensed that Shu Er, Han Yi, and Miao San had broken free from his control, causing him to angrily dismiss his attendants.
Xiao Tianzhen's motivation for invading Kaifeng was not solely for conquest; he was disappointed to learn the Song emperor had no daughters, as he had a strong preference for women. His subordinates quickly informed him that capturing Kaifeng would open the path to Dali, whose emperor was known for his many wives, concubines, and illegitimate daughters, providing plenty for Xiao Tianzhen's enjoyment.
Overcome by the allure of beautiful women, Xiao Tianzhen became impatient and decided to seize Kaifeng that very night. Despite his formidable martial arts skills that allowed him to travel extremely fast, the main Liao army was still far behind, making a night assault on Kaifeng impractical. Consequently, Xiao Tianzhen chose to lead just three Liao death warriors, hoping to conquer Kaifeng with only four individuals.
Meanwhile, various evil sect members had gathered at Lingjiu Palace, uniting under Qin Zhan's leadership to defeat Xiao Tianzhen. Qin Zhan, after rescuing Qingxue and reawakening Han Yi and the three other guardians, brought them back to Lingjiu Palace. He assembled all the evil sect members, declaring his intention to fight Xiao Tianzhen, but decided to only bring members from Lingjiu Palace, leaving the others behind.
At Kaifeng, Yu Chen stood atop the city wall, lost in thought, the vivid memory of Qin Zhan falling off a cliff still fresh in her mind. Zhao Xu approached her silently. After a brief chat, Yu Chen suddenly embraced Zhao Xu's waist. Zhao Xu, his heart stirring, mistakenly thought Yu Chen had changed her mind and developed feelings for him. However, Yu Chen's action was merely to intercept an arrow aimed at Qin Zhan's back.
As they recovered, Xiao Tianzhen and his three Liao death warriors appeared below the Kaifeng city wall. Xiao Tianzhen soared into the air, using his ultimate technique, "Torrential Pear Blossom Blade," to attack Kaifeng. Yu Chen remained to entangle Xiao Tianzhen, while four masters escorted Zhao Xu to safety. Below the city gate, Zhao Xu's path was blocked by a dwarf wielding a saber, who proclaimed himself the leader of the Liao warriors.
The four masters protecting Zhao Xu were surprisingly no match for the dwarf and were struck down, spitting blood. As the Song prince, Zhao Xu resolved not to retreat, deciding to face the dwarf alone. He pulled out a chess piece and attempted to use his "Finger Flicking Skill," but failed due to insufficient strength. As the dwarf approached, drawing his saber, the four masters desperately tried to intervene.
In that critical moment, Zhao Xu concentrated and successfully executed his "Finger Flicking Skill," sending the chess piece through the saber's blade and then through the dwarf's body. By dawn, Xiao Tianzhen was poised to launch a full assault on Kaifeng City. Yu Chen flew down alone, engaging Xiao Tianzhen in a protracted struggle that had lasted all night. After much entanglement, Xiao Tianzhen unleashed a powerful strike, sending Yu Chen flying.
As Yu Chen fell, a black-clad figure descended from the sky, catching her tightly. Turning her head, Yu Chen realized it was Qin Zhan. Qin Zhan's simple "long time no see" conveyed more than a thousand words, and Yu Chen, tears wetting her clothes, lay quietly in his embrace. After a display of affection, they prepared to face the formidable Xiao Tianzhen. Qin Zhan wielded the "Great Saber" from his former gang.
Xiao Tianzhen scoffed at the ancient weapon, but Qin Zhan charged forward. Though old, the saber remained sharp. Despite having no internal energy, Qin Zhan managed to inflict multiple cuts on Xiao Tianzhen. From the gate tower, Ming Yue understood that Qin Zhan had now mastered the "Nine Solitary Blades" technique. Xiao Tianzhen moved swiftly, but Qin Zhan's gaze remained fixed on him. At this critical juncture, Yang Lidi appeared at the city tower, offering assistance.
He unleashed his "Cosmic Shift" technique, redirecting any damage he incurred onto Xiao Tianzhen. Qingxue, seeing this, forcefully struck Yang Lidi's face, and Xiao Tianzhen simultaneously suffered the blows, unable to even speak. Qingxue, feeling satisfied, encouraged Yu Chen to try. Yu Chen, marveling at the magical technique and seeing Xiao Tianzhen utterly helpless, felt a surge of satisfaction and kicked Yang Lidi's groin with all her might. Yang Lidi cried out, "Not here, no!" but it was too late.
While Yang Lidi felt pain, Xiao Tianzhen suffered even more intensely. Enraged by the kick, Xiao Tianzhen coldly declared he had "played enough for today." Just then, the main Liao army arrived. Xiao Tianzhen then channeled his internal energy to launch thousands of darts at Qin Zhan. With no other option, Qin Zhan was forced to use his limited internal energy for defense. Yang Lidi and Yu Chen realized the dire situation.
Yang Lidi quickly initiated a backup plan, dashing to the city gate and connecting an iron chain to the ground and to Qin Zhan. He urged those around him to transfer their internal energy to Qin Zhan. Ming Yue, the four guardians, and Yu Chen placed their hands on Yang Lidi, allowing him to absorb their internal energy and transmit it to Qin Zhan.
Qin Zhan felt a continuous flow of internal energy entering his body, but it was far from enough to resist Xiao Tianzhen's onslaught. Quickly, everyone's internal energy was depleted, with only Yu Chen continuously transmitting hers.
