Guardians of the Dafeng Episode 38 Recap, Plot

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Emperor Jing delayed passing judgment on the Duke of Zhennan, causing dissatisfaction among many officials. Even Lin An was deeply worried. She summoned the Crown Prince to discuss the matter. The Crown Prince advised Lin An to stop concerning herself with this issue. He reminded her that the Duke of Huai was their uncle and that, both emotionally and logically, they should not join the ranks of those impeaching him.

Furthermore, Emperor Jing had always favored Lin An because she refrained from interfering in court affairs. If she continued to press the matter, it could lead to trouble for her in the future. Emperor Jing convened the court again to discuss the punishment for the Duke of Zhennan. However, Prince Li suggested that the blame be placed entirely on the Kui tribe, arguing that their invasion had triggered the subsequent events.

He proposed that the massacre of Chuzhou be attributed to the Kui tribe instead of acknowledging the corruption of imperial relatives, thereby avoiding disheartening the populace with tales of official greed and misconduct. The officials were deeply disturbed by this suggestion. Though Zheng Xinghuai vehemently refuted it, emphasizing that the massacre was witnessed by tens of thousands of soldiers, Emperor Jing still dismissed the court without making a decision, leaving the matter unresolved.

After the court session, some officials suggested that Zheng Xinghuai return to Chuzhou to recover and plan for the future. Zheng, heartbroken, accused them of being shameless. He then attempted to visit several high-ranking officials, but apart from Wei Yuan, who welcomed him, the others avoided meeting him. Wei Yuan empathized with Zheng Xinghuai's pain and personally brewed tea for him.

In his words, Wei Yuan subtly advised Zheng to exercise patience and avoid acting rashly, urging him to take a gradual approach. That evening, Zheng Xinghuai met with Xu Qi'an. Noticing Zheng’s sorrowful expression, Xu also used the fable of the tortoise and the hare to encourage him, emphasizing the importance of patience and careful planning. His advice echoed Wei Yuan’s exactly.

Zheng Xinghuai expressed his gratitude and invited Xu Qi'an to share a bowl of plain noodle soup with him. The two walked to a nearby noodle stall. As they ate, Zheng Xinghuai recounted his past. He explained that he had been demoted to the impoverished region of Chuzhou after offending the previous Grand Secretary. Over time, he had grown to love the local people and dialect.

However, witnessing the horrific massacre of the people he cared for had left him unable to endure the injustice. Although Wei Yuan's advice might be correct, Zheng confessed that every time he closed his eyes, he saw the blood-soaked images of that tragic day. Not long after, Que Yongxiu, a man guilty of countless crimes, submitted a bloodstained letter distorting the facts.

In it, he falsely accused Zheng Xinghuai of conspiring with the Kui tribe to orchestrate the massacre of Chuzhou. The emperor, believing these slanderous claims, ordered Zheng Xinghuai to be arrested and interrogated to uncover the truth.

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