Go East Episode 16 Recap, Plot

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Yuan Mo was brewing medicine to clear A Shu’s lungs and detoxify her. The thick smoke filled the room, causing A Shu to think the courtyard was on fire. When she ran out, she saw Yuan Mo brewing the medicine for her, and her heart warmed. Yuan Mo complained that sparks had flown into his eyes, so A Shu carefully blew on them.

When Yuan Mo opened his eyes, A Shu realized he was perfectly fine and was just playfully teasing her. Wang Kunwu sat alone by the river on the outskirts of the city, reminiscing about his fallen brothers. Knowing that the White-Clad Guest had arrived in Dayong, he felt he was one step closer to avenging them. Yuchi Hua also came to the river to unwind, and they began to talk.

When Yuchi Hua asked about the events leading to his brothers’ deaths, Wang Kunwu explained that they had received intelligence that the Faceless Man was transporting a batch of goods through the desert. They disguised themselves as merchants and successfully thwarted the first attack, but were then surrounded by the White-Clad Guest. During the fight, Wang Kunwu was injured, and his brothers were killed in front of him.

Wang Kunwu barely managed to survive and escape the desert, determined to avenge his brothers. Yuchi Hua expressed support for Wang Kunwu’s quest for revenge and promised to help him achieve it. Xiao’e, upon learning of Chen Xinliang’s death, revealed the relationship between him and the White-Clad Guest. Originally, Chen Xinliang relied on superstition to amass wealth, but later he aligned himself with the White-Clad Guest, benefiting from his protection and aiding in the slave trade.

As for the true appearance and age of the White-Clad Guest, no one knew. Xiao’e also recalled that Chen Xinliang had recently been paying close attention to the Yanle girls who had been deceived and were now wandering. It seemed he was acting under the White-Clad Guest’s orders, though the details were unclear. Wang Kunwu believed there was no need to rush, as Chen Xinliang had mentioned that the White-Clad Guest would come to them eventually.

For now, the most important task was to resettle the refugees. Back at home, Yuan Mo began researching methods from the previous dynasty for resettling refugees. He worked non-stop, even continuing the next day at Sifang Hall. Wang Kunwu pointed out that the difficulty lay mainly in two areas: how to grant the refugees legal Dayong citizenship and how to get recognition from all the states without overstepping their authority.

The news of Lin Susu killing Chen Xinliang spread throughout Sifang Hall. Ji Mingli and Shen Bailian avoided her whenever they saw her. Lin Susu bragged about her feat to them and kindly reminded them that the West Courtyard was recruiting new members. Hearing the hidden message in her words, Ji Mingli and Shen Bailian spent a large sum at the Ruyi Tower to buy roasted lamb leg and asked Yuan Mo about the recruitment.

Yu Deshui announced the commendation results for the refugee rescue case. Yuchi Hua was praised for her outstanding performance, bravely leading the charge, and was promoted to the rank of Chief Law Officer of Jingzhao Prefecture. An Xiuyi, Yuan Mo, and Wang Kunwu, who risked their lives to infiltrate the bandits' lair, each received a 200-wen monthly pay raise. The others, who neither excelled nor erred, received neither rewards nor punishments.

Ji Mingli took this as further confirmation that those who didn’t contribute would be dismissed. After the announcement, Yuan Mo pulled Yu Deshui aside and asked what reward A Shu, who was not an official member of Sifang Hall and didn’t even have a formal identity, would receive for her significant contribution to the refugees. Yuan Mo requested that she be granted official Dayong citizenship.

Yu Deshui agreed to write a commendation letter, and once Yuan Mo and A Shu dissolved their master-servant relationship, the process should go smoothly. Lin Susu felt that An Xiuyi was treated unfairly, as he had endured more hardships but didn’t receive as much recognition as Yuchi Hua. An Xiuyi pointed out that the rewards were based on who contributed the most.

Yuchi Hua overheard them discussing her and remarked that although she started with an advantage, she used all her resources wisely. She also reminded An Xiuyi to avoid arrogance and impatience. Duke E Guo, upon hearing about his daughter’s heroic deeds, pretended not to care, but he was prouder than anyone else. However, his main concern remained Yuchi Hua’s marriage prospects.

Yuchi Hua happily returned home for dinner, but when Duke E Guo asked if she had any feelings for Wang Kunwu, she didn’t want to discuss it and left with a heavy heart. Yuan Mo asked A Shu if she would move out after getting her household registration. A Shu excitedly shared her dreams for the future. Seeing her longing for freedom, Yuan Mo resolved to help her achieve her dreams.

Ji Mingli and Shen Bailian, worried about being dismissed, spent the night organizing the refugee resettlement list. Wang Kunwu had no intention of firing them, but seeing their enthusiasm, he didn’t reveal his thoughts. Xiao’e’s health deteriorated, and she eventually passed away peacefully with A Shu by her side. Seeing A Shu’s grief over Xiao’e’s fate, Yuan Mo recognized his own obsessions and resolutely handed Xiao’e’s household registration book to Yu Deshui, ensuring A Shu’s resettlement.

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