The Glory Episode 27 Recap, Plot

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In the prison of the Court of Judicial Review, Fu Yunxi, covered in blood, confessed to everything himself. When Lord Yan questioned him again, Fu Yunxi knew that even if he claimed to be framed, there was no evidence to support his innocence. Lord Yan also stated that they had searched Fu Yunxi’s room and found many loan notes, with debtors from all over the land, and all the notes bore Zhuang Hanyan’s name.

Even if Fu Yunxi took all the blame, no one would believe him. Fu Yunxi reminded Lord Yan that Zhuang Hanyan was still a child at the time and could not have done this. He admitted that he had merely used Zhuang Hanyan—though they were not married, they had an engagement, and he exploited that status to avoid suspicion. Everything was done by him alone.

Lord Yan was skeptical and continued questioning him, but Fu Yunxi countered by asking if, as a man with a wife and daughter, Lord Yan truly intended to pursue this matter to the end. Lord Yan dismissed his subordinates, hoping Fu Yunxi would tell the truth, as he firmly believed Fu Yunxi was not the mastermind. Fu Yunxi, understanding the dire situation, knew that only by shouldering the fabricated charges himself could he protect Zhuang Hanyan and her family.

Resolutely, he struck a deal with Lord Yan, offering his life in exchange for Lord Yan’s promotion, with the sole request that his family be kept safe. Seeing Fu Yunxi coughing up blood, Lord Yan was moved and agreed to his terms. Later, he proceeded to Zhuang Hanyan’s residence with his men and compared the handwriting on the loan notes, proving they were not written by Zhuang Hanyan, thus clearing her of any connection to them.

However, Lord Yan warned Zhuang Hanyan coldly not to waste her efforts trying to save Fu Yunxi, as Fu Yunxi had already given up on life and wished only for death. At the Fu family’s gate, the entire household anxiously awaited Zhuang Hanyan’s return with news of Fu Yunxi. However, she came back alone. Kou Eryi knelt before Zhuang Hanyan, begging her to save Fu Yunxi, even willing to leave the Fu family in exchange.

Looking at the worried faces of the entire family, Zhuang Hanyan realized that only by uniting all possible forces could she hope to rescue Fu Yunxi. Determined, she went alone to seek help from the Deng family, only to be heartlessly turned away. Minister Li refused to see her. Left with no choice, she sought assistance from Zhuang Yushan at Prince Qi’s residence, despite knowing how much Zhuang Yushan despised her.

Swallowing her pride, she humbled herself and pleaded, but Zhuang Yushan was unmoved, suspecting her of sowing discord and treating her with cold disdain. With no options left, Zhuang Hanyan departed, heavy-hearted. After a day of fruitless efforts, Zhuang Hanyan returned to the Fu family’s gate, too ashamed to face her mother-in-law.

At that moment, the women she had once helped, including Yao Wangshu, used their resources to bribe the prison guards at the Court of Judicial Review, allowing Zhuang Hanyan to see Fu Yunxi. When she found him covered in wounds and locked in a water dungeon, her heart ached. She couldn't understand why, if he had already confessed, he was still subjected to such torture.

She encouraged Fu Yunxi not to give up hope, promising that she was working tirelessly to secure his release and that his family was waiting eagerly for his return. However, Fu Yunxi then revealed a shocking truth: he had been poisoned long ago and was already at death’s door. Years ago, when Zhuang Yuqin was poisoned, he had been poisoned as well. To protect his family, he chose to endure the pain alone in silence.

He had accelerated his efforts to expose the crimes of the Pei faction, initially intending to use Zhuang Hanyan, but as time passed, he found himself falling in love with her. Zhuang Hanyan, furious, accused him of manipulating her feelings and making her fall for a dying man. Zhou Ruyin also expressed deep regret to Zhuang Hanyan, explaining that she had intended to help but had inadvertently turned the loan notes into a tool used against Fu Yunxi.

However, Zhuang Hanyan remained resolute, acknowledging the unpredictability of life and vowing not to give up. Just then, Lady Wen arrived like a saving grace. It turned out that Fu Yunxi had been working under Minister Wen’s orders, infiltrating Pei Dafu’s side to gather evidence. Before his death, Minister Wen left behind a letter proving Fu Yunxi’s ties to the imperial court, which had been hidden in a fish pond.

For years, Lady Wen had safeguarded the letter, and now, it had become the key to exposing the truth. Zhuang Hanyan knew that if she submitted the evidence through official channels, corrupt officials would likely intercept it. Thus, she pretended to seek Minister Deng’s help and invited He Wenshen under false pretenses. He Wenshen, still bitter over Zhuang Hanyan’s past rejection of his marriage proposal, was enraged at the sight of her.

Cautiously, she apologized, admitting her past offense but pleading for his assistance in gaining access to the Inspectorate’s archives. He Wenshen reluctantly agreed to let her enter the archives at night. However, just as Zhuang Hanyan found the memorial records, He Wenshen suddenly turned on her, accusing her of theft and calling for guards to search the archives. But when they entered, she was already gone, and only an open window remained.

He Wenshen immediately ordered a pursuit, but Zhuang Hanyan had quietly slipped away. Just as she stepped out of the Inspectorate’s main gate, she was surrounded by He Wenshen’s men. At that critical moment, Li Jiaqi and Yao Wangshu arrived in time, and with the assistance of the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, they managed to help Zhuang Hanyan escape. Zhuang Hanyan found refuge in a secluded courtyard, where she met the owners, Xiao Shen and A’Lan.

Hearing the approaching soldiers, they quickly hid her. When the pursuers arrived and asked if a woman had passed through, A’Lan lied, saying she had gone north. A’Lan, revealing herself to be a legal advocate who defended commoners, reminded the soldiers that trespassing into a private residence without cause was punishable under the law. However, the soldiers ignored her warning and insisted on searching.

Xiao Shen stepped forward, revealing his status as an official and demanding to know who dared to disturb the people so recklessly. Left with no choice, the soldiers withdrew. Having escaped danger, Zhuang Hanyan expressed deep gratitude to Xiao Shen and A’Lan. As she gathered her belongings, a letter addressed to Fu Yunxi fell out of her box. Overcome with emotion, she embraced A’Lan.

Touched by Zhuang Hanyan’s plight, A’Lan guided her toward an escape route and encouraged her to fight against injustice. In gratitude, Zhuang Hanyan knelt before A’Lan before rushing toward the capital’s ""Drum of Petition"". When the pursuers caught up, they saw her standing before the drum and dared not act rashly, instead hurrying back to report to He Wenshen. With her heart full of determination and love for Fu Yunxi, Zhuang Hanyan raised her hand and struck the Drum of Petition with all her might.

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