Go East Episode 34 Recap, Plot

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To celebrate Yuan Mo's appointment as a Sifang Hall envoy and to send A Shu off, Wang Kunwu and Yuchi Hua joined them for a banquet. Originally, they just intended to have a few drinks, but the atmosphere lifted, and before long, all four of them were quite drunk. Yuchi Hua clung to A Shu, tearfully bidding her farewell. Meanwhile, Yuan Mo and Wang Kunwu performed a ritual of brotherhood, with Xiao Bao as their witness.

Yuan Mo, emboldened by the alcohol, asked Wang Kunwu to accompany him to Yule, likely thinking about the dangers of the journey and wanting Wang Kunwu to protect both him and A Shu. The next day, Yuchi Hua described the scene of the two brothers bowing before Xiao Bai and swearing brotherhood, which made Wang Kunwu laugh. Yuchi Hua mentioned that she also wanted to go to Yule, but unfortunately, the Duke of E would never agree.

Suddenly, Yuchi Hua had an idea. She suggested they secretly obtain the household registration records and register her marriage with Wang Kunwu, allowing her to accompany them to Yule legitimately. That night, the two of them snuck into the Duke of E's mansion and quickly found the household registration records. Just as they were about to take them, the Duke of E appeared, along with Steward Jiang. They staged an emotional scene, recounting the hardships of raising Yuchi Hua.

Yuchi Hua played along, pretending to cry, indirectly obtaining the Duke’s consent to the marriage. When Yuan Mo went to bid farewell to Yu Deshui, he saw that An Xiuyi was already dressed in the official robes of the Sifang Hall Master, signifying his formal assumption of the role. Yuan Mo then found Yu Deshui in the backyard, wearing plain clothes and tending to the fields.

Yuan Mo explained that he would be departing for Yule the next day and came to say goodbye. He told Yu Deshui that he was leaving his new house in Yu Deshui's care, and if something unfortunate were to happen in Yule, the house would serve as Yu Deshui's retirement residence. Yu Deshui, who had long regarded Yuan Mo as his own son, refused to allow him to speak of ill omens.

Yuan Mo knelt and performed the full bow of respect reserved for one’s parents, formally bidding farewell to Yu Deshui. Both were teary-eyed, neither daring to look at the other. The next day, An Yuandao officially presented Yuan Mo with the Sifang Hall envoy's staff, urging him not to dishonor his mission. Wang Kunwu and Yuchi Hua accompanied him as escorts, and the journey to Yule began.

From the backyard of Sifang Hall, Yu Deshui secretly watched, seeing Yuan Mo’s determined gaze and unwavering resolve. He felt comforted, knowing that he had fulfilled the trust Yuan Hanjing had placed in him by raising Yuan Mo into a responsible and capable man. Half a month later, the escort team arrived at the site where Yuan Hanjing and his wife had perished. Yuan Mo dismounted to pay his respects alone, while A Shu followed to mourn her benefactors.

As they looked out over the vast desert with its rolling sands, Yuan Mo finally understood his father’s choice—this world is so vast, and individuals are so small. Only by continuously moving forward can one live a life without regrets. Prince Duomi heard that the diplomatic team was passing through and insisted on meeting them in person. This public reception of Dayong's envoy was a clear indication that Duomi had gained some measure of real power.

After the meeting, Duomi invited Yuan Mo and his old friends to a private gathering, leaving Ma Zhiwen outside the camp. Yuan Mo requested that Duomi dispatch some troops for covert assistance, but Duomi explained that Long Tuqi had already intensified patrols in the northern desert. If Yule were to invade the north, it would be too late for Dayong to send reinforcements.

Moreover, Duomi had promised the khan that he would focus only on civilian affairs and not interfere in military matters. Moving troops recklessly would arouse the khan’s suspicion that Duomi sought the throne. In the end, Duomi could only provide them with some food supplies. Seeing Yuan Mo’s disappointed expression, Ma Zhiwen guessed that their mission had likely failed, so there was no need for further precautions.

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