A Journey to Love Episode 15 Recap

The Zhuyi Guard's Scarlet-Clothed Agent, Zhu Ji, transmitted the gathered information to the Zhuyi Guard's superior, Lord Jialing. Subsequently, she directed her subordinates to accompany her to the Liu family village to verify the letter sent to Yulang. Upon hearing the information gathered by her subordinates, she speculated that Ruyi might already be with the Wuguo delegation, suspecting a deliberate ploy to mislead them and ensnare the Zhuyi Guard in a cunning scheme.

The delegation lodged at the Hexian inn. Ruyi borrowed thunderfire bombs from Tianluo, preparing to meet the Zhuyi Guard. Concerned for Ruyi's safety, Ning Yuanzhou offered to accompany her under the pretext of buying medicine in Misshan Town. Yang Ying, about to enter Anguo, felt uneasy and followed Yu Shisan's advice to pray at the local land temple. Alone in her prayers, she wished for a successful rescue of her imperial brother in Anguo, hoping for mutual affection between Ning Yuanzhou, Ruyi, and others. She also wished for her lover Zheng Qingyun's well-being. While yearning for Zheng Qingyun, she was surprised as he appeared before her. Zheng Qingyun, on holiday, came to see Yang Ying. Yu Shisan and the others discovered his presence, and Du Changshi, suspecting him of spying on His Highness, intended to take him back to the capital. Yang Ying strongly intervened, stating her willingness to go on the mission for both the country and the people, as well as for Zheng Qingyun. Empress Xiao Yan had promised her freedom in marriage if she successfully returned from the mission. Zheng Qingyun claimed to be the chosen husband. Despite Yang Ying's insistence, Du Changshi had to spare Zheng Qingyun, allowing him to leave after the delegation departed from the inn.

Yuanluo and Yu Shisan's inadequate protection allowed outsiders to approach His Highness easily. Qian Zhao, acting on behalf of Ning Yuanzhou, punished them with the penalty of carrying stones. They discussed Zheng Qingyun's background, suspecting him of having ulterior motives. Qian Zhao ordered an inspection of the surroundings, and Yu Shisan kept a close watch on Yang Ying, fearing any trouble that might tarnish His Highness's reputation.

Ning Yuanzhou accompanied Ruyi to Hexian. Worried about Ruyi's safety, he wanted to accompany her to Qingfeng Temple. Ruyi, having regained most of her internal strength, assured him of her ability to handle the Zhuyi Guard without pressure. Concerned about Ning Yuanzhou revealing his identity and jeopardizing the delegation, she urged him to go quickly to Misshan Town to buy medicinal herbs. Reluctantly, Ning Yuanzhou agreed to buy the medicine first and wait for Ruyi near the Liu family village to return together to the inn.

Ruyi arrived alone at Qingfeng Temple, ambushed by the Zhuyi Guard for an assassination attempt. She was accidentally pricked by a poisoned needle. Zhu Ji interrogated Ruyi about her identity, but Ruyi, pretending not to trust Zhu Ji, claimed that the entire Wuguo branch had been betrayed. She warned that if the information leaked, the position of the commanding officer would be at risk. Believing Ruyi unworthy of meeting the superior, Zhu Ji, after learning about the leak and the Left and Right Agents of the Zhuyi Guard, decided to take action. In a swift move, Zhu Ji was taken down by Ruyi. To protect herself, Zhu Ji ingested a potent poison and, on the brink of death, revealed that her subordinates had taken away Ruyi's foster mother, Ouyang Shi.

Ruyi issued the Zhuyi Guard's Fire Feather Order, prompting Zhu Ji's subordinates to come to Qingfeng Temple for support. Threatening Ruyi to stop, Zhu Ji's subordinates used Ouyang Shi's life as leverage. However, to protect Ruyi, Ouyang Shi chose to take her own life under the enemy's sword. Grieving, Ruyi, driven by the pain of losing her mother, sought revenge against all the Zhuyi Guard members who had come, with Ning Yuanzhou also rushing to support upon seeing the Fire Feather Order. After dealing with the Zhuyi Guard, Ning Yuanzhou witnessed Ruyi losing control due to the grief of losing her mother, so he decided to knock her unconscious and take her away.

Yang Ying intentionally bribed a eunuch to disguise herself and meet Zheng Qingyun. Zheng Qingyun, expressing deep affection, wanted to possess Yang Ying under the pretext of missing her. However, the inn suddenly caught fire and was attacked. The Liu Dao Tang members were busy dealing with the assailants, and Zheng Qingyun took advantage of the situation, claiming to escape for his life, and brought Yang Ying with him.

The next day, Ruyi buried her deceased foster mother. Although they had spent a short time together, Ouyang Shi had treated Ruyi better than her biological parents. Ning Yuanzhou accompanied Ruyi to offer sacrifices to Ouyang Shi. On their way back to the city, Ning Yuanzhou mentioned that Empress Xiaojie had hoped Ruyi could have her own child, essentially wanting Ruyi to forget about the Zhuyi Guard and revenge and embrace a new life. Empress Xiaojie knew Ruyi was somewhat ignorant about emotions but didn't want her to follow the same path, falling in love with the wrong person. Therefore, she left behind such a will.

Ning Yuanzhou expressed that, like Empress Xiaojie, he wished for Ruyi's future happiness. As a member of Liu Dao Tang, his first half of life was filled with assassination and conspiracy. He understood Ruyi's pain, and Ruyi understood his helplessness. That's why he could open his heart to Ruyi. Initially, he rejected Ruyi out of fear for the perilous mission in Anguo, but now he couldn't bear the thought of both of them living lonely lives.