Go East Episode 19 Recap, Plot

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Yuan Mo kept complaining to Wang Kunwu about being inexplicably beaten up, not understanding how he had offended Yuchi Hua. Wang Kunwu rebuked Yuan Mo for wanting too much at once, but after some pressing, Yuan Mo finally realized that during the citizenship ceremony, he had mistakenly taken Yuchi Hua for A Shu. When A Shu heard from Lin Susu that Yuan Mo was pursuing Yuchi Hua, she thought she had misplaced her feelings.

She went home and began packing to move out, but Yuan Mo arrived just in time to stop her. He explained that he had misspoken while drunk and repeated the confession he had made to Yuchi Hua to A Shu. A Shu, who had already vaguely guessed Yuan Mo's feelings, was even more pleased to hear it directly, especially since she had grown fond of Yuan Mo after spending some time together.

Yuchi Hua finally felt relieved, and the misunderstanding was resolved. However, she felt guilty that her father had beaten Yuan Mo. Wang Kunwu suggested buying a good jar of wine to apologize and then asked Yuan Mo who had fallen for whom first. Wang Kunwu answered that feelings develop naturally and can't be ranked in order. As the two walked down the street, a sudden heavy rain fell.

Wang Kunwu held an umbrella for Yuchi Hua, and An Xiuyi, who happened to pass by, instructed Lin Susu to book a room at Xiangyun Pavilion. While patrolling the streets, Yuchi Hua suddenly saw a carriage lose control in the crowded market. She rushed forward and managed to stop the panicked horse, only to find Shen Bailian sitting in the carriage with Lady Li, the wife of the Yuluo envoy.

Lady Li looked pale and appeared to be in discomfort, possibly due to heart trouble. Yuchi Hua asked Shen Bailian to get off the carriage and sent someone to take Lady Li to the medical clinic. An Xiuyi was on the verge of signing an alliance agreement with Yuluo’s Dongxiyuan, but when the Yuluo envoy heard about the incident in the street, he stormed off in anger.

Yu Deshui scolded Wang Kunwu for being lax in managing Shen Bailian, leading to rumors that Shen Bailian and Lady Li were having an affair. Meanwhile, Duo Mi was about to check into an inn when he suddenly received an arrow with a note attached, warning him to flee for his life. Shen Bailian explained that he and Lady Li were like siblings and didn’t care about what others said.

As for what happened that day, he had promised Lady Li not to disclose it. A Shu suggested sharing something irrelevant instead, so Shen Bailian mentioned that they had gone to Xiangyun Pavilion together that day. Lady Li particularly enjoyed a dish called “Immortal Soup” there, which always left her feeling ecstatic and refreshed. After hearing Shen Bailian's description of Lady Li's symptoms, A Shu speculated that she had been poisoned.

When Yuchi Hua heard the discussion about Xiangyun Pavilion, she mentioned that An Xiuyi had arranged for her to dine there. Yuan Mo and Wang Kunwu, eager to solve the case and secure the alliance, took An Xiuyi's place in the private room at Xiangyun Pavilion. Wang Kunwu and Yuchi Hua stood guard outside while Yuan Mo and A Shu entered Xiangyun Pavilion. The server led them to their room, and Yuan Mo ordered a dish of Immortal Soup.

Before they even tasted it, just smelling the aroma made them feel euphoric. Suddenly, a bucket of cold water was splashed on their faces. Wang Kunwu, noticing that the two hadn’t come out for a long time, had sneaked into Xiangyun Pavilion and found the two of them poisoned. Yuan Mo guessed that the server had already identified them as impostors. A Shu discovered a type of poisonous plant called furong grass hidden among the charcoal under the soup pot.

Furong grass is a unique toxin from Yanle that causes hallucinations when ingested. Wang Kunwu immediately apprehended the innkeeper and the server, who claimed that the chef, Lao Duan, was responsible. They then found an extract of furong grass in Lao Duan’s room. They brought the furong grass to the Yuluo embassy, and Lady Li finally revealed her secret.

She and the Yuluo envoy had a son, but due to their frequent absence, he lacked discipline and died in a brawl. The Yuluo envoy regarded this as a shameful matter, so Lady Li didn’t dare mention it often, but as a mother, she couldn’t help but grieve in secret, even contemplating suicide. After meeting Shen, she found the comfort she needed.

Later, she heard about Xiangyun Pavilion and learned that drinking Immortal Soup would allow her to see her deceased loved one, so she frequently visited. That day, she had consumed too much, leading to poisoning, and Shen had been taking her to the clinic when they were discovered. After realizing it was all a misunderstanding, the Yuluo envoy was still willing to sign the alliance.

Meanwhile, Duo Mi, after drinking, vomited while passing by a stone bridge on his way back to the inn. He sent his attendant to the carriage to fetch some hangover medicine. When the attendant returned, he couldn’t find Duo Mi anywhere. The next day, a body was found floating by the riverbank, and the attendant, recognizing the belongings, confirmed that the deceased was Duo Mi. The following day, Lord Ao made a show of mourning at Sifang Hall.

Yu Deshui was extremely anxious, having just pacified the Yuluo envoy when now the Mo Bei prince had met with an accident. It was evident that someone was deliberately trying to prevent the alliance of the five nations. Yuan Mo, holding the evidence they found at Xiangyun Pavilion, vowed to catch the culprit.

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