A Journey to Love Episode 28 Recap

Although Deng Hui was reluctant to execute his subordinates, he had to comply with Emperor An's orders. Upon learning that the Emperor unjustly killed the Zhuyi Guards, Ruyi wanted to intervene. Deng Hui, planning to hang himself, secretly informed the guards that if the bowstring was pulled beneath the cartilage, there was a chance for survival. Deng Hui intended to spare their lives covertly.

Despite hating the Zhuyi Guard system that dehumanized women, Ruyi blamed herself for not being able to prevent the unjust killing of her former colleagues by Emperor An. She wanted to help the Zhuyi Guards but couldn't find a good method. Ning Yuanzhou comforted Ruyi, assuring her that they would figure out a solution together and complete the task. Ruyi thanked Ning Yuanzhou for saving seventy percent of the Zhuyi Guards, and he mentioned that the ransom had increased. However, due to Wuguo's depleted treasury, Chapter Song could not provide the required thirty thousand taels of gold. Therefore, they decided to directly attack the tower to rescue the prisoners.

Following the death of the Crown Prince, security at Yong'an Tower became even tighter. Yang Ying visited Emperor Wu, who pleaded with Yang Ying to help him leave. Frustrated by the news that he needed to wait longer, Emperor Wu wanted to kill Yang Ying. Threatening each other, Emperor Wu warned Yang Ying that if he didn't leave the tower within seven days, he would reveal Yang Ying's true identity as a woman to Emperor An.

Ning Yuanzhou, evading numerous traps, arrived at Yong'an Tower. Upon hearing Emperor Wu's threats to Yang Ying, Ning Yuanzhou promised to safely get Emperor Wu out of the tower. Emperor Wu informed Ning Yuanzhou that each of his edicts had a secret seal; otherwise, it would be considered a false edict. If Ning Yuanzhou wanted to clear the name of Liu Dao Tang's brothers, he could only save himself and return to his country. Ning Yuanzhou mocked Emperor Wu, stating he wasn't fit to be an emperor and revealing that he came to Anguo under the coercion of Chapter Song and the request of Yang Ying, not for Emperor Wu.

Duke Chu learned from Concubine Chu about the Crown Prince's violent death during exile, and the Emperor believed it was the Second Prince's doing, making it difficult for the Second Prince to return. Duke Chu recognized Changqing Duke's capabilities from this incident and, in appreciation, gave Li Tongguang the forts, troops, and horses from Fengyuan. Due to the Emperor's suspicion and lack of favor, Duke Chu had to place his hopes on Li Tongguang for the future of Sand West. Chu Yue decided to keep the troops under her control temporarily to balance Li Tongguang.

The next day, Chu Yue met with Li Tongguang, showing him Duke Chu's sincerity and stating that, for the time being, she would manage the troops herself to avoid leaking information. Chu Yue explained her dissatisfaction with the tribal leader inheritance system, which only allowed the eldest brother to inherit. That's why she worked hard to learn archery, tactics, and more. Li Tongguang agreed that Chu Yue was indeed stronger than her elder brother. Hearing Li Tongguang's praise, Chu Yue felt happy, and as they interacted more, her fondness for him grew.

Ning Yuanzhou and the group analyzed the difficulty of attacking the tower, realizing it was more challenging than they had anticipated due to traps on every floor. Ning Yuanzhou asked Yuanluo to figure out how to cut the threads triggering the traps without setting off alarms and instructed Yu Shisan to find a retreat route. Ruyi also mentioned that she would approach Li Tongguang to find a safe route for everyone to leave Anguo.

Unable to rest well due to her hatred for Emperor An and guilt for the unjustly killed Zhuyi Guards, Ruyi, to ease her burden, wrote down all her regrets on paper. She and Ning Yuanzhou then used fireworks to send these papers filled with regrets into the sky. Ruyi wanted Jin Meiniang to help find out what the Zhuyi Guards really wanted so they could assist them more accurately. Ning Yuanzhou assured Ruyi that he would accompany her no matter what she wanted to do.