A Journey to Love Episode 7 Recap

Ning Yuanzhou received information that General Pingyuan, the confidant of Danyang Lord, Zhou Jian, was planning to intercept the embassy. He arranged for Sun Lang to find an empty inn in advance to prevent any ambush. Knowing Zhou Jian's penchant for grandiosity, Ning Yuanzhou sent Yu Shisan to investigate the enemy's troop movements.

The guards in the embassy, upon learning that Ruyi wanted to have a child, showcased their individual abilities in front of her. Although Qian Zhao informed everyone that Ruyi wasn't interested and that she possessed formidable martial skills, it couldn't deter their pursuit of love. Apologizing for the guards' behavior, Ning Yuanzhou asked Ruyi not to blame them. He requested Ruyi and Yang Ying to share the same living quarters to prevent potential assassins arranged by Danyang Lord.

Yu Shisan discovered that Zhou Jian had set up an ambush at Tushan Pass. Ruyi proposed capturing the leader first, suggesting that by eliminating Zhou Jian, they could safely pass through Tushan Pass. With only half of her internal strength recovered, Ruyi and the others decided on a clever strategy to outsmart Zhou Jian.

Ruyi taught Yang Ying how to guard against assassination and seduction. Yang Ying observed that Ruyi, like Ning Yuanzhou, had a stern exterior but a warm heart. However, Ruyi clarified that both she and Ning Yuanzhou were ruthless individuals, cautioning Yang Ying not to trust anyone, regardless of how well they treated her.

Under the guise of obeying Danyang Lord's orders, Ning Yuanzhou met Zhou Jian. He claimed allegiance to Danyang Lord and presented a letter as proof. Ning Yuanzhou proposed a plan to deceive Zhou Jian by replacing the real embassy with a fake one, escorting a false Lord Ying into An Kingdom. The intention was for the imposter to die in An Kingdom, making it challenging to recall the true location of Lord Ying. Zhou Jian approved of Ning Yuanzhou's clever plan and agreed to assist. Meanwhile, Ruyi learned about Ning Yuanzhou's strategy from Yu Shisan, understanding that he forged the letter to let the real embassy pass through Tushan Pass under Zhou Jian's escort.

Zhou Jian didn't suspect the embassy members and personally saw them off at the pass. Ning Yuanzhou successfully led everyone through without any losses. Empress Xiaoyan, upon learning about Zhou Jian intercepting the embassy, questioned Danyang Lord. He denied ordering the interception, blaming it on Duke Yongping, who allegedly wanted to kill Yang Ying. Danyang Lord couldn't comprehend why Xiaoyan accepted the marriage granted by the late emperor when she clearly didn't want it, questioning her sudden desire for the emperor's return. Xiaoyan emphasized that sentiments had no place in the royal family; liking or disliking the emperor wasn't important. What mattered was that only the emperor could elevate her to the most distinguished woman in Dawu. Although Danyang Lord expressed his unforgettable feelings for Xiaoyan, she aspired to become the empress dowager with real power.

Ning Yuanzhou admitted that Ruyi was the most significant temptation he had encountered. Still, he believed they were similar and considered it an honor that Ruyi was interested in him. However, he thought it would be safest for both of them to part ways after fulfilling their respective promises. Ruyi, envious of the camaraderie between Ning Yuanzhou and the others, sought advice on how to interact with her child in the future. Ning Yuanzhou inquired if Ruyi knew she followed Queen Shajibu's orders to have a child, helping Ruyi understand the queen's intentions.

Yuanluo, observing Ning Yuanzhou and Ruyi's interactions, asked why Ning Yuanzhou didn't like Ruyi. He acknowledged Ruyi as the most perfect assassin he had ever seen, predicting a future of bloodshed and chaos around her. After completing the embassy mission, Ning Yuanzhou wanted to retire peacefully. Touched by Ruyi's difficult past as a Zhuyi Guard, he decided to be kind to her in daily life, introducing her to the more enjoyable aspects of the world.

Upon learning that Zhou Jian had discovered the deception and was pursuing them with a thousand soldiers, Ning Yuanzhou instructed Sun Lang to arrange an immediate departure for everyone to Shuzhou.