A Journey to Love Episode 21 Recap
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Upon seeing Ning Yuanzhou being saved and given a second chance at life, Ruyi finally relaxed. She secretly hid in the courtyard to release her pent-up emotions and began crying. Yu Shisan, noticing her distress, came to comfort her. He brought a red jujube soup concocted by Sun Lang to replenish Ruyi's blood. Yu Shisan hoped that Ruyi and Ning Yuanzhou could open up to each other. Although everyone had their own principles and feelings, finding someone to mutually support in this vast world was not easy. Ruyi had someone willing to protect her with their life, making decisions clearer for her.
Ning Yuanzhou instructed Qian Zhao to investigate the black-clad assailants from the previous night. He also emphasized the need to strengthen security at the inn. After this incident, Ruyi had a complete realization and specifically sought out Ning Yuanzhou. Having experienced life and death, Ning Yuanzhou recognized that he had not cherished Ruyi properly before. Their previous disputes, especially when Li Tongguang appeared, were due to his negligence. He decided never to let go of Ruyi's hand again, respecting her choices, whether she wanted to roam the world with a sword or live in seclusion. Ruyi acknowledged her mistakes, and the two reconciled, envisioning a beautiful life after resolving the mission of the envoy.
Li Tongguang investigated the source of the assassins and discovered they were from Zhuyi Guard. He ordered his subordinates to raid the two recent branches of Zhuyi Guard and demanded an explanation from Commander Deng Hui within three days. Ning Yuanzhou, accompanied by Sun Lang and others, also came to inspect the assassin's body. From various pieces of evidence, they inferred that the attackers were from Beipan and had come to assassinate them. Ning Yuanzhou summoned Li Tongguang and shared the discovery of a secret passage, a tunnel stretching dozens of miles directly to the outskirts of Tianmeng Pass.
In recent years, there had been continuous conflicts between Anwu and Pingfan. The Emperor of Anwu had also transferred many soldiers from outside Tianmeng Pass. Taking advantage of this situation, people from Beipan had constructed secret tunnels to infiltrate Anguo, plundering villages. Last night, after plundering a village, they happened to encounter Li Tongguang and his group in luxurious clothing, prompting them to plan the ambush. This matter concerned the safety of both Anwu and Pingfan, and Ning Yuanzhou had sent a secret message to Wudou about it. He hoped that Li Tongguang would report to the Anwu Emperor and strengthen the defense of Tianmeng Pass and the secret tunnels.
Li Tongguang worried that his report might not reach the Anwu Emperor, and he believed that the Emperor didn't believe in the secret attacks from Beipan. With Zhuyi Guard's sinister motives, he suggested that Ning Yuanzhou and his party quickly go to Andu. This would allow them to present the matter in detail during an audience, providing an opportunity for resolution. Ning Yuanzhou readily agreed. Seeing Ning Yuanzhou and Ruyi behaving intimately, Li Tongguang took his leave with a hint of anger. Ning Yuanzhou told Ruyi that he was, after all, Li Tongguang's master and would manage his eccentricities.
The envoy's group packed their belongings to head to Andu. Yuanluo and Yu Shisan specially obtained the Qiannian Machine antidote for Ning Yuanzhou. Resting at an inn on the way, Qian Zhao noticed that the envoy's food was harmful to those with injuries. Everyone suspected it was Li Tongguang's jealous act. Ning Yuanzhou took the initiative to find Li Tongguang, stating that such tricks of food incompatibility were child's play. Knowing that Li Tongguang had been striving for years to stop the tyranny of the Anwu Emperor, Ning Yuanzhou proposed a deal between him and Liu Daotang. This way, Li Tongguang wouldn't have to please the Emperor anymore.
Based on his intelligence about Anwu's political situation, Ning Yuanzhou noted that the Emperor of Anwu was warlike, the two princes were not kind, and Li Tongguang had no allies in Anwu. Knowing that Li Tongguang opposed further wars in Anwu, Ning Yuanzhou was willing to help him. He suggested that Li Tongguang use the pretext of illness to retreat, then ally with the second prince, causing conflict between the two princes. This would be the perfect opportunity for Li Tongguang. Ning Yuanzhou also advised Li Tongguang not to openly or covertly oppose the envoy and warned him not to have any inappropriate thoughts about Princess Huyang. Li Tongguang agreed to consider the cooperation seriously. He clarified that he had no romantic involvement with the First Princess and hoped that Ning Yuanzhou wouldn't disclose this to Ruyi. Even if Ruyi resembled his master, he didn't want her to look at him with disdain.
Having had one conversation with Li Tongguang, Ning Yuanzhou realized that his feelings for Ruyi were sincere. The emotions of young people were often intense, and Ning Yuanzhou couldn't help feeling a bit envious. Ruyi knew that Li Tongguang's genuine feelings for her were the reason she treated him more indifferently now.
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