I Have a Smart Doctor Wife Recap, Plot, Synopsis
I Have a Smart Doctor Wife Synopsis
The female protagonist, Yun Ruoyue, as a modern doctor, is electrocuted in the process of saving lives and traveled to ancient times, using her own medical system to practice medicine and cure illnesses. She is granted to marry the Crown Prince of the former dynasty, Lord Li. The two of them, one treating illnesses and saving lives, the other protecting the people, go from disliking each other to gradually admiring each other, and then to working together, falling in love, and redeeming each other.
I Have a Smart Doctor Wife Recap
Episode 1 Recap
A team of soldiers rode through the woods on horseback, led by a handsome young general named Chu Xuanchen. His stern face showed signs of fatigue after a fierce battle, leaving him and his soldiers exhausted. Meanwhile, at the Yun residence, Yun Ruoyue was arguing with her father. He demanded that she betray her fiancé, Chu Xuanchen, and steal a registry from him, claiming that this was the only way to change their fate.
Yun Ruoyue continued to argue, but her father bluntly stated that if not for the emperor's arranged marriage, Chu Xuanchen would never have been interested in her. Quietly touching her own face, Yun Ruoyue realized that her scarred visage was hidden beneath her veil. Meanwhile, Chu Xuanchen had returned victorious from his battles, only to be ambushed by assassins on the way back. As his soldiers fell one by one, Chu Xuanchen fought back, quickly dispatching the attackers and chasing after their leader as they fled.
The mastermind behind the assassination attempt was none other than Emperor Chu Yao of the Chu kingdom. Since his plan had failed, Chu Yao had no choice but to honor his promise and arrange for Chu Xuanchen's marriage. Yun Ruoyue was chosen as the main wife, while Nan Gongrou was chosen as the concubine. However, Yun Ruoyue was utterly confused upon entering the bridal carriage. She was originally a modern-day doctor who had been electrocuted while saving someone during a film shoot, and suddenly found herself in the role of Yun Ruoyue. Despite her reluctance to marry, her maid Xiaofeng advised her against rash actions, as defiance against imperial edicts could result in execution. So, Yun Ruoyue rode her horse straight into the wedding ceremony to get it over with as quickly as possible.
Episode 2 Recap
On their wedding night, Chu Xuanchen was reading a book when Yun Ruoyue walked in. Chu Xuanchen was very unhappy that she had entered without permission and ordered her to leave. Yun Ruoyue questioned him, asking if he was really sure he wanted to go outside on their wedding night when the guards were strict. If the guards found out they were sleeping in separate rooms on their wedding night, it would surely cause a huge uproar. Chu Xuanchen thought about it and felt that she had a point, so he decided to let Yun Ruoyue stay.
Chu Xuanchen continued reading while Yun Ruoyue couldn't help but nod off. When Chu Xuanchen saw her dozing off, he threw some melon seeds from the table at her, waking her up. Yun Ruoyue was not happy, but she soon learned that Chu Xuanchen was worried she would catch a cold.
Suddenly, Chu Xuanchen heard someone walking on the roof and he and Yun Ruoyue held their breath and observed quietly. Meanwhile, Chu Xuanchen's concubine Nangong Rou was outside the room, watching what was happening inside. It turned out that the person on the roof was an assassin, who had been sent by Chu Yao to assassinate Chu Xuanchen on their wedding night. Chu Xuanchen's subordinates, led by Mo Zhu, rushed in to defend him when they heard the commotion. However, Mo Zhu was unfortunately injured by a poisoned sword. Thanks to Yun Ruoyue's excellent medical skills, she was able to remove the poison from Mo Zhu's body, which made Chu Xuanchen look at her in a new light.
Episode 3 Recap
On their wedding night, Chu Xuanchen was reading a book when Yun Ruoyue entered. Chu Xuanchen was displeased with her intrusion and ordered her to leave. Yun Ruoyue questioned him, asking if he was really sure about going outside on their wedding night when the guards were vigilant. She mentioned that if the guards found out they were sleeping in separate rooms on their wedding night, it would cause a huge uproar. Chu Xuanchen thought for a moment and realized she had a point, so he decided to let Yun Ruoyue stay.
While Chu Xuanchen continued reading, Yun Ruoyue couldn't help but feel drowsy and started nodding off. Seeing her falling asleep, Chu Xuanchen used the melon seeds on the table to lightly hit her. Yun Ruoyue woke up startled and was unwilling. It turned out Chu Xuanchen was concerned about her catching a cold.
Suddenly, Chu Xuanchen heard movement on the roof and both he and Yun Ruoyue held their breath, silently observing. Meanwhile, Chu Xuanchen's concubine, Nangong Rou, was outside the room, constantly monitoring the situation inside. She felt extremely distressed thinking about the two people inside.
Indeed, there was an assassin on the rooftop who was sent by Chu Yao to assassinate Chu Xuanchen on their wedding night. Chu Xuanchen's subordinate, Mo Zhu, upon hearing the commotion, hurriedly brought his men to guard, but unfortunately, he was injured by a poisoned sword. Thanks to Yun Ruoyue's superb medical skills, she successfully detoxified Mo Zhu. This made Chu Xuanchen look at Yun Ruoyue with newfound respect.
Episode 4 Recap
Doctor Zhao in the medical clinic was puzzled. He wondered why there were no patients coming for treatment today. At that moment, his apprentice hurriedly rushed in and reported that someone was intercepting patients at their doorstep. Doctor Zhu became furious and quickly went out with his staff to investigate. Yun Ruoyue was still busy diagnosing and treating patients. She was capable of treating various illnesses, and Chu Liuyun was watching with great interest. Doctor Zhu came out to negotiate with Yun Ruoyue, who hastily escaped. In her haste, she bumped into Chu Liuyun, while Doctor Zhu's apprentice chased after them. Chu Liuyun intentionally tripped him, causing the apprentice to fall flat on his back.
In fact, Yun Ruoyue was performing good deeds here to earn points because the system prompt indicated that if she accumulated enough points, she could return to the modern era earlier. What's even more ridiculous was that due to her initial attempt to save someone, she inadvertently dragged the driver, Master Zhao, along, and he also crossed over and became her maid Xiaofeng. Yun Ruoyue had to take Master Zhao back with her to restore his original identity. Upon returning to the mansion, Yun Ruoyue had Master Zhao wait outside while she administered a shot to Chu Xuanchen.
Nangong Rou arrived with her maid Xiao Dan in an aggressive manner. She intended to make Chu Xuanchen consume the Revival Powder. Yun Ruoyue couldn't be bothered to argue with her and left with Xiaofeng, allowing Nangong Rou to handle the situation. Nangong Rou carefully administered the medicine to Chu Xuanchen, and soon enough, he actually woke up. Now everyone knew that it was Nangong Rou who saved Chu Xuanchen. Yun Ruoyue didn't bother to defend herself either. When the emperor learned that Chu Xuanchen had awakened, he forced him to hold a grand wedding banquet. Chu Liucheng publicly entrusted the responsibility of organizing the banquet to Nangong Rou, the one who saved him. However, he secretly instructed Yun Ruoyue to find a way to delay Lord Jin for half an hour during the banquet.
Episode 5 Recap
On the day when the two madams returned to their maiden homes, Chu Xuanchen promised to accompany Yun Ruoyue back to her family. Xiaofeng was worried that Yun Ruoyue would face harsh criticism from her father and stepmother because they had always treated her poorly. However, Yun Ruoyue wasn't too concerned and said that with the presence of Prince Li, Chu Xuanchen, her father would surely be apprehensive.
Meanwhile, Nangong Rou was feeling down because she knew that Chu Xuanchen would never accompany her home. Xiao Dan didn't want her mistress to be aggrieved, so the two of them came up with a plan. In the garden, Xiao Dan accompanied Nangong Rou to appreciate the flowers. When they saw Chu Xuanchen passing by, Xiao Dan deliberately spoke loudly, mentioning how Nangong Rou had gone through so much trouble to heal Chu Xuanchen, but now she would be returning home alone, which was unfair of Chu Xuanchen to treat Nangong Rou like this. Nangong Rou scolded Xiao Dan tearfully, defending Chu Xuanchen and stating that she and Chu Xuanchen had grown up together as childhood sweethearts, so he must have feelings for her.
The more Nangong Rou expressed her reluctance to trouble Chu Xuanchen, the more guilty he felt. After contemplating for a moment, he walked over and said that he would accompany Nangong Rou back home on that day. Nangong Rou, upon hearing this, stopped crying and smiled. On the day of Yun Ruoyue and Nangong Rou's return home, Yun Ruoyue was waiting at the door, eager to go home with Chu Xuanchen. However, Chu Xuanchen walked straight towards Nangong Rou, much to the frustration of Xiaofeng.
Episode 6 Recap
When Yun Ruoyue saw Chu Xuanchen suddenly change his mind and decide to accompany Nangong Rou back home, she was also angry. How could he accompany a concubine instead of his legitimate wife? She ran over to question Chu Xuanchen, who coldly replied that she was late. Nangong Rou secretly felt delighted, but she spoke according to the rules, saying that Chu Xuanchen should accompany his sister back home. Without further explanation, Chu Xuanchen mounted his horse and rode straight towards Nangong Mansion. At that moment, a person in black clothes, heavily injured, stumbled and ran ahead.
Meanwhile, there was a flurry of activity in the Yun residence as they prepared to welcome Prince Li. A servant hastily ran to report to Prime Minister Yun that Prince Li hadn't arrived at their residence but had gone to Nangong Mansion instead. Prime Minister Yun was infuriated upon hearing this and blamed Yun Ruoyue for not being competent. In a fit of anger, he dismissed all the housekeepers and cleaners. The injured person in black clothes stumbled into a courtyard and struggled to release a signal arrow. When Prince Li, who had just arrived at Nangong Mansion, saw it, he quickly took Mo Zhu and went to rescue the person.
Yun Ruoyue returned to her desolate house and suddenly saw an injured person in black clothes in the cabinet. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was Mo Li, one of Chu Xuanchen's subordinates. Yun Ruoyue hurriedly prepared to administer first aid. Just as she sent her father away, Chu Xuanchen arrived. Her father had brought him to meet Yun Ruoyue. Yun Ruoyue intentionally showed an affectionate attitude towards Chu Xuanchen, making her father feel awkward and leave first. Yun Ruoyue hastily brought Chu Xuanchen to see Mo Li, who was unconscious. Yun Ruoyue asked Chu Xuanchen to help her in treating Mo Li, and Chu Xuanchen remembered that Yun Ruoyue had saved his life before.
Episode 7 Recap
Chu Xuanchen recognized that Yun Ruoyue was the one who saved him, and Yun Ruoyue didn't deny it. At this moment, Nangong Rou, accompanied by Xiao Dan, came in with a group of servants, claiming that they were here to help the Yun family catch thieves. While Chu Xuanchen and Yun Ruoyue were talking, they heard Xiao Dan and Nangong Rou arguing loudly. They went out to see what was happening, and Yun Ruoyue's father hurriedly came over. Upon seeing Chu Xuanchen and Yun Ruoyue walking out of the room together, Nangong Rou was furious, thinking that they were engaging in marital activities in broad daylight.
Yun Ruoyue didn't bother to explain but instead smiled and said, "Do we still need to schedule such matters?" Nangong Rou became even angrier and was about to lose her temper when Chu Xuanchen sternly reprimanded her. Nangong Rou, filled with shame and anger, left with her entourage in a huff. Yun Ruoyue's father was delighted to see Yun Ruoyue being favored in this way and gave her many gifts before she left. Back at the palace, Chu Xuanchen wanted to reward Yun Ruoyue for her meritorious act of saving someone, so he intended to give her the plaque symbolizing the position of a royal concubine. However, to his surprise, Yun Ruoyue firmly declined.
According to the system's settings, Yun Ruoyue could accumulate points by treating people's illnesses. So, Yun Ruoyue asked Chu Xuanchen to agree to let her diagnose and treat all the servants in the mansion. After hearing this, Xiao Dan and Nangong Rou discussed the matter and decided that they couldn't show weakness. They invited Court Physician Du Qiu to join Yun Ruoyue in a sitting room to receive patients together. Due to Nangong Rou's prior preparations, more people went to their side for treatment than Yun Ruoyue's. But Yun Ruoyue had a clever idea and had Xiao Feng invite the families of the servants to come over. This way, the two sides ended up evenly matched.
Episode 8 Recap
In order to determine the winner, Chu Xuanchen also joined their competition. However, he ended up next to Yun Ruoyue's treatment table. In this round, Yun Ruoyue emerged victorious. She successfully cured a patient who had been repeatedly hiccuping, and he left expressing his profound gratitude. Xiao Feng, upon learning that Yun Ruoyue could earn points by diagnosing patients and doing good deeds, thought of an idea. She obtained poisonous mushrooms and, disregarding Yun Ruoyue's advice, secretly cooked mushroom soup for the maids and servants.
To showcase the deliciousness of the mushroom soup, Xiao Feng took the lead and drank a large bowl, while others followed suit eagerly. Xiao Feng even went to the kitchen to fetch more soup and ran into someone along the way. They collided, and Xiao Feng kindly suggested that the person drink a bowl of mushroom soup. Soon after, Xiao Feng anxiously wanted to see the results of her efforts but discovered that everyone was clutching their stomachs and rushing to the toilet. Yun Ruoyue hurriedly arrived upon hearing the news and learned that they had consumed poisoned mushroom soup. She quickly administered the antidote to everyone.
Despite enduring extreme discomfort in her own stomach, Xiao Feng urgently asked Yun Ruoyue how many points she would gain from this endeavor. Upon investigation, Yun Ruoyue found that not only did Xiao Feng not earn any points, but she was also deducted forty points. Disheartened, Xiao Feng lamented that cheating still resulted in point deductions. However, Xiao Feng suddenly remembered that there was one more person they needed to save, so she and Yun Ruoyue dashed off together.
Episode 9 Recap
It was said that Xiao Feng cooked poisonous mushrooms for everyone to eat, causing them all to be poisoned. Chu Xuanchen was extremely angry and went to Yun Ruoyue's room to investigate and punish Xiao Feng. Yun Ruoyue quickly stopped him and took the initiative to take responsibility, claiming it was her own fault. Chu Xuanchen still wanted to vent his anger, but Yun Ruoyue hurriedly pulled him to the dining table, lifting the tablecloth and saying that she would change Chu Xuanchen's taste. There were four plates of dishes on the table, and the food inside looked appetizing in terms of appearance, aroma, and taste.
After hearing Yun Ruoyue's introduction, Chu Xuanchen was eager to taste the food. In the short time Yun Ruoyue was away, he had already devoured a lot. When Yun Ruoyue returned and saw him, Chu Xuanchen felt very embarrassed. Encouraged by Yun Ruoyue, Chu Xuanchen even wanted to personally cook. The servants of the mansion came to watch the commotion upon learning about it. Seeing Yun Ruoyue and Chu Xuanchen sticking together all day, Nangong Rou couldn't help but feel annoyed. She boredly played the piano to pass the time. When the Jin Wangfei (Princess Consort) learned about it, she sent a fragrance that could induce infatuation to Nangong Rou.
The Jin Wangfei mysteriously said that with this fragrance, Chu Xuanchen would never be able to leave Nangong Rou. Yun Ruoyue wanted to go out for a stroll, but her identity as the Lijing Wangfei (Royal Consort) made her feel restricted. Thinking back to the last time she dressed as a man and went out freely, Yun Ruoyue wanted to replicate that, but she was caught by Chu Xuanchen after he discovered it. The two of them tussled in the room, and Xiao Feng and Mo Li anxiously stood outside, eavesdropping on the commotion, fearing that their masters would suffer.
Episode 10 Recap
Yun Ruoyue was trapped in the house by Chu Xuanchen and couldn't go out. She anxiously paced back and forth in the room when suddenly she discovered a secret room in Chu Xuanchen's bedroom. Yun Ruoyue was very surprised and was about to take a closer look when Chu Xuanchen intercepted her. Yun Ruoyue used this as leverage, and in order to prevent her from revealing his secret, Chu Xuanchen had to reach an agreement with Yun Ruoyue. She would keep his secret, and Chu Xuanchen would help her disguise herself as a man and go out to practice medicine to earn points.
After reaching the agreement, Chu Xuanchen personally taught Yun Ruoyue the essentials of disguising as a man and acted as a model for her, selecting clothes. He even took out a special makeup kit to help Yun Ruoyue with her disguise. When he was helping her attach a fake beard, they were very close to each other, and they could hear each other's breath. Both of them suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. Once everything was ready, Yun Ruoyue disguised herself as a young man and went to apply for a position at a medical clinic. However, because she modified the prescription that had been used by the doctor for a long time, they didn't hire her.
While she was feeling distressed, Xiao Feng had a clever idea and suggested that they become their own bosses. Yun Ruoyue felt that it was a good idea since she was determined to work at a medical clinic, thinking like a laborer. So, the two of them decided to go for it. They set up a street stall, advertising their medical services. At first, people didn't trust them, and they didn't have a single patient throughout the day. Xiao Feng started shouting on the street, offering free medical consultations, and suddenly there was a bustling crowd. People instantly formed long queues in front of them.
Episode 11 Recap
Yun Ruoyue set up a stall on the street to treat and save people. Due to her affordable fees, people lined up eagerly to have their pulses taken and receive consultations from Yun Ruoyue, while Zhao's clinic remained empty. Upon hearing about this, Nangong Rou couldn't help but feel jealous. She intentionally brought Zhao, the doctor, to Yun Ruoyue's stall with Little Dan. When Zhao saw that it was this wandering doctor encroaching on his business, he sent someone to cause trouble and even planned to have the stall destroyed. At that moment, Prince Zhao Liuyun happened to pass by and promptly intervened to stop Zhao and his companions.
To express gratitude for Zhao Liuyun's righteous intervention, Yun Ruoyue invited him to a banquet in the identity of Young Master Zhao. During the banquet, the two of them drank and talked joyfully. Zhao Liuyun informed Yun Ruoyue that in order to practice medicine here, she must obtain a medical qualification certificate from the Medical Association, which is controlled by the Nangong family. Yun Ruoyue finally realized that she was currently practicing medicine without a license. As they left the restaurant, Nangong Rou was already waiting at the entrance. She reprimanded Yun Ruoyue for cross-dressing and secretly meeting with men. However, she was met with mockery from Zhao Liuyun, leaving Nangong Rou feeling embarrassed and angry as she fled.
Upon realizing that the person opposite him was actually the Young Master Zhao, the Queen Consort of Li, Zhao Liuyun and Yun Ruoyue exchanged greetings once again before taking their leave. Upon returning to the Wise Prince's residence, Zhao Liuyun promptly wrote a report based on what he had witnessed and heard, suggesting that the Emperor should dissolve the Medical Association as they had been monopolizing and bullying the market. Nangong approached him and asked what he was doing, and Zhao Liuyun didn't hold back, stating that he intended to participate. Nangong's face turned uneasy as he mentioned that Zhao Liuyun had been participating for seven years already and was too persistent. However, he declared that he was not afraid, as Zhao Liuyun would have to participate for eight years.
Episode 12 Recap
Chu Xuanchen saw Yun Ruoyue practicing calligraphy and found it fascinating. So he approached to take a look and saw that Yun Ruoyue's handwriting was as messy as drawing symbols. Unable to resist, Chu Xuanchen started teaching her hand in hand. At first, Yun Ruoyue was open-minded and obedient, accepting his guidance willingly. As a result, they were very close to each other, but suddenly Yun Ruoyue felt embarrassed and quickly got up and moved away from Chu Xuanchen's embrace. Chu Xuanchen also had a strange feeling in his heart.
Yun Ruoyue spent several days diligently practicing calligraphy, and Chu Xuanchen continued to teach her attentively. On this particular day, he came to find Yun Ruoyue as usual but discovered that she was no longer in the room. He hurriedly went out to search for her. At that moment, Yun Ruoyue had already disguised herself as a man and was standing in line with Little Feng at the entrance of the Medical Association. It turned out that she was participating in the selection exam for the medical qualification. Chu Xuanchen realized this when he found her, but he still pulled Yun Ruoyue aside and reminded her that the Medical Association was controlled by the Nangong family. However, Yun Ruoyue paid no attention to it.
Zhao Liuyun also arrived, and it was then that Yun Ruoyue realized the close relationship between the Wise Prince and the Queen Consort Li. The exam began, and Yun Ruoyue wrote swiftly in the examination room. After the exam, the results were posted, and Yun Ruoyue indeed ranked first. The chief examiner handed her the medical qualification certificate, and everyone congratulated her on obtaining the qualification. At that moment, Nangong Rou's father approached arrogantly, stating that Yun Ruoyue was not qualified to receive the medical qualification certificate and attempted to take it from her by force. Naturally, Yun Ruoyue didn't give it to him.
Episode 13 Recap
Lord Nangong wanted to take away Yun Ruoyue's medical qualification certificate, stating that in Da Chu, women have never practiced medicine. Chu Xuanchen harshly rebuked him, stating that there was never any rule prohibiting women from practicing medicine. He questioned whether Lord Nangong had ulterior motives for causing trouble for Yun Ruoyue. Lord Nangong had no response to Chu Xuanchen's remarks and left in a huff. Everyone excitedly congratulated Yun Ruoyue on obtaining the medical qualification certificate.
While Yun Ruoyue was practicing medicine on the street, some children saw the anatomical diagrams she had displayed and found them terrifying. Yun Ruoyue wanted to make the anatomical diagrams more visually appealing, so she decorated them. However, Chu Xuanchen found her flamboyant drawings on the anatomical diagrams, even scaring adults. At that moment, Xiao Feng came in and reported that Su Mansion's young master, Su Gongzi, requested Yun Ruoyue's presence at their residence to treat an illness. Upon hearing that Su Gongzi was handsome, Yun Ruoyue happily prepared to go. Chu Xuanchen, upon hearing them mention Su Gongzi, remembered that Moli had previously told him that the bamboo forest register he was urgently seeking was at Su Gongzi's house.
As Zhao Shifu, disguised as Xiao Feng, felt a craving for alcohol, he secretly went to the kitchen to find some to drink. He picked up a jar of aged wine and drank it with great pleasure. At that moment, he overheard Xiao Dan outside giving instructions to the chef, mentioning that tonight Nangong Rou would be hosting a banquet for the Queen Consort Li. Zhao Shifu quickly hid himself. After Xiao Dan left, Xiao Feng, filled with curiosity, went to Nangong Rou's residence to investigate. There, she discovered the seductive fragrance and took it with her. Intoxicated by the wine, Xiao Feng, in a dazed state, lit the seductive fragrance in Yun Ruoyue's room and then left. Both Yun Ruoyue and Chu Xuanchen, who entered the room afterward, were affected by the seductive fragrance, lost in a confusing and passionate state. The room was filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.
Episode 14 Recap
Under the influence of the seductive fragrance, Yun Ruoyue and Chu Xuanchen both fell into a mesmerized state, completely lost in their emotions. The room was filled with an ambiguous atmosphere. Eventually, Chu Xuanchen suddenly snapped out of it. He rushed out of the room and sat on the steps outside. The cool night breeze awakened his overheated mind. Yun Ruoyue, too, felt regretful inside the room. She couldn't believe that as a doctor, she had been influenced by a small seductive fragrance. However, she reasoned that doctors were also human beings after all!
Yun Ruoyue was about to go to Su Mansion to treat the seventh young master, Su Qi. The Wang Mansion specially prepared a carriage for her. Yun Ruoyue found the coachman very familiar, and his voice seemed recognizable. The seventh young master resided in the tranquil and elegant Green Bamboo Garden on the mountainside, with a picturesque view. Su Qi was lying on the bed with a weak and listless demeanor. At a glance, Yun Ruoyue could tell that his condition was caused by excessive worries. Su Qi felt that her diagnosis was accurate. At that moment, they discovered that a thief had entered the mansion. Su Qi quickly led a group of people to search.
Suddenly, Chu Xuanchen appeared. It turned out that he was the coachman. He asked Yun Ruoyue to help him buy time while he searched for the bamboo forest register. With Yun Ruoyue's cover, Chu Xuanchen successfully obtained the register and left. However, he left behind some evidence because he was in a hurry. He accidentally dropped a jade pendant in the room. Su Qi recognized the pendant as something from his past, and his expression turned gloomy. Yun Ruoyue was somewhat surprised. Could it be that he had feelings for Chu Xuanchen?
Episode 15 Recap
At night, a cold wind blew through the bamboo forest, and it started to rain. Yun Ruoyue and Chu Xuanchen sat on a stone, completely drenched. Yun Ruoyue kept complaining to Chu Xuanchen. It turned out that Chu Xuanchen, due to his lack of skill, had overturned the carriage while driving. Chu Xuanchen, feeling somewhat wronged, explained that he had only ridden horses before and had never driven a carriage. He comforted the shivering Yun Ruoyue, assuring her that Molà would arrive soon.
Upon returning home, Yun Ruoyue fell ill. Chu Xuanchen examined the bamboo forest register he had stolen from Su Qi's house while taking care of the drowsy Yun Ruoyue. When Yun Ruoyue woke up, she found that Chu Xuanchen had already prepared medicine for her and even left a note reminding her to take it. Yun Ruoyue couldn't help but feel touched. After recovering from her illness, Yun Ruoyue continued to see patients on the street, but that day, surprisingly, no one came for medical treatment.
Xiao Feng was puzzled and wondered if there were truly no illnesses in the world. At that moment, a middle-aged man hurriedly approached Yun Ruoyue and described his symptoms. Yun Ruoyue was shocked because he had contracted the plague. Yun Ruoyue gave the man medicine and instructed him to take it on time. Then, she and Xiao Feng quickly rushed to the village, only to find it empty. Just as they were bewildered, Chu Liuyun appeared. It turned out that he had gathered the villagers together. Yun Ruoyue hurriedly went to treat the villagers. When Chu Xuanchen saw that Yun Ruoyue hadn't returned even in the middle of the night, he became anxious. Nangong Rou deliberately stirred up trouble, claiming that Yun Ruoyue had been with Chu Liuyun all along. As a result, Chu Xuanchen, along with Nangong Rou and others, came to find Yun Ruoyue.
Episode 16 Recap
Xiao Dan reported that Yun Ruoyue had not returned all night and had been with a young masked man. So, accompanied by Nangong Rou, Chu Xuanchen hurriedly rushed over to catch them in the act. However, when Chu Xuanchen arrived, he saw Chu Liuyun and Yun Ruoyue together, treating patients with the plague. Without saying a word, he also joined in the work of saving the patients. Nangong Rou, seeing this, followed suit and began treating the patients as well. However, she still harbored ill intentions towards Yun Ruoyue and deliberately pretended to accidentally pull down her mask.
The most pressing issue now was the shortage of medicine. Chu Liuyun ordered his men to purchase medicine everywhere. Yun Ruoyue needed to adjust the dosage and formula little by little. Due to Nangong Rou pulling off her mask, Yun Ruoyue had already been infected and felt weak. However, she persisted in preparing the medicine. Chu Xuanchen was prepared to punish Nangong Rou but was stopped by Yun Ruoyue. Chu Xuanchen lovingly embraced her.
Chu Liuyun's subordinates urgently reported that the medicine for treating the disease had run out and they couldn't find any more anywhere. Yun Ruoyue began preparing a new medicine using the limited medicinal herbs available. Chu Xuanchen volunteered as a test subject and drank several bowls of the medicine, but Yun Ruoyue eventually stopped him. Since he didn't currently have any symptoms, the medicine had no experimental value for him. Only by drinking it herself could they observe the reaction.
Episode 17 Recap
Due to the increasing number of patients suffering from the plague, the medicine had run out. Yun Ruoyue decided to go up the mountain to gather herbs and prepare a new medicine. Chu Xuanchen was worried about her health as she hadn't fully recovered, so he accompanied her to gather herbs in the mountains. However, Chu Xuanchen had also been infected with the plague, so both of them struggled to walk. They supported each other while searching for herbs, and Yun Ruoyue was touched to see that Chu Xuanchen, a prince, was willing to accompany her tirelessly in the mountains.
Yun Ruoyue recalled that many years ago, there was another man who had accompanied her in the same way. Chu Xuanchen, full of jealousy, asked her which prince it was. Yun Ruoyue smiled and told him it was her own father. Chu Xuanchen finally felt relieved, but his physical strength gave out, and he collapsed to the ground. Yun Ruoyue became extremely anxious upon seeing this. She had to develop the new medicine quickly to help Chu Xuanchen and the people treat the plague. Upon returning to the palace, Yun Ruoyue immediately started the intense research.
Yun Ruoyue fed the new medicine to Chu Xuanchen, while Moyi and Mozhu anxiously observed his reaction. After a while, Chu Xuanchen slowly regained consciousness, and everyone finally felt relieved. The Empress Dowager had also been infected with the plague, but she believed it was the new medicine developed by Nangong, so she ordered him to bring out the prescription and save the people. However, Nangong wore a troubled expression. At that moment, Chu Liuyun came to report to the Empress Dowager that the prescription was not developed by Nangong, but by Yun Ruoyue, the Princess Consort.
Episode 18 Recap
Yun Ruoyue took care of Chu Xuanchen meticulously, and Chu Xuanchen was deeply moved. He felt that Yun Ruoyue was very much like his sister, who had been imprisoned in the palace, and he hadn't seen her for a long time. Yun Ruoyue reassured him that they, as siblings, would definitely be able to reunite. Chu Xuanchen asked Yun Ruoyue why she was risking her life to treat and save people. Yun Ruoyue replied that as a physician, she had a compassionate heart. Seeing everyone recover and reunite happily with their families brought her comfort. Therefore, her greatest wish was to open a medical clinic.
At that moment, a palace servant announced loudly from outside, summoning Prince Li and Princess Consort Li to the palace for an audience. Emperor Chu Yao, in recognition of Yun Ruoyue's achievements in saving the people, bestowed honors upon her. Yun Ruoyue requested permission for Chu Xuanchen to meet his sister, and Chu Yao granted her request. Nangong Rou, in order to make things difficult for Yun Ruoyue, deliberately submitted a petition requesting Yun Ruoyue to diagnose and treat the Empress Dowager's illness. Chu Xuanchen and Yun Ruoyue knew this was a difficult task, but they still expressed their determination to do their best. After Yun Ruoyue examined the Empress Dowager's pulse, she prescribed a treatment plan. Then, she and Chu went to visit Chu Jiaye, his sister.
The Crown Princess accompanied them. Chu Jiaye had already lost her eyesight. Chu Xuanchen told his sister that he had found the register of the Bamboo Forest, and Chu Jiaye handed him a wooden block, saying that there was still another half inside. Unfortunately, she couldn't see it with her own eyes, and the secrets within could only be deciphered through astrology. Yun Ruoyue had already diagnosed her with cataracts and told the siblings that she might have a solution.
Episode 19 Recap
After Chu Xuanchen and Chu Jiaye reunited, they had countless heartfelt conversations. However, the deep palace was not a suitable place for them to talk. The Crown Princess followed them throughout, so Chu Jiaye had to heartlessly drive Chu Xuanchen away. Yun Ruoyue had already determined that Chu Jiaye had been imprisoned in the damp palace for years and must be suffering from cataracts. Therefore, they needed to find a way to bring Chu Jiaye out in order to perform the surgery as soon as possible.
Su Qigongzi and Chu Jiaye had mutual affection, but they couldn't be together. As a result, Su Qigongzi fell ill from lovesickness. Chu Xuanchen and Yun Ruoyue went to discuss with Su Qigongzi. Chu Xuanchen was determined to rescue his sister even if it meant breaking into the palace. Su Qigongzi pondered for a moment and said he would find a solution.
A renowned theater troupe from the Great Chu Kingdom performed for Emperor Chu Yao and the palace nobles. The captivating performance intoxicated the audience. Seizing the opportunity, Su Qigongzi came to find Chu Jiaye.
Chu Jiaye disguised herself heavily and left the palace with the theater troupe. The general guarding the gate didn't inspect them carefully and let them pass. Chu Jiaye breathed a sigh of relief inside the sedan chair. Watching them leave, the gate general muttered to himself, "Indeed, as the Emperor expected."
Su Qigongzi brought Chu Jiaye to the Bamboo Garden, where Chu Xuanchen and Yun Ruoyue had been waiting. Chu Xuanchen entrusted his sister to Yun Ruoyue, who reassured him to wait without worries. Chu Jiaye also trusted Yun Ruoyue's medical skills and comforted everyone not to worry.
Episode 20 Recap
Yun Ruoyue comforted Chu Jiaye lying on the bed. Only she and Xiaofeng were with Chu Jiaye in the room. Xiaofeng's legs were trembling nervously, so Yun Ruoyue specially gave her a sedative. With everything ready, Yun Ruoyue began the surgery for Chu Jiaye. Outside the room, Chu Xuanchen was equally nervous. Seeing his restless state, Su Qigongzi tried to calm him down by offering to play the flute for him. The melodious flute sound floated in the air above the bamboo forest, creating a deeply moving atmosphere.
After the piece was finished, Chu Xuanchen noticed that Su Qigongzi had made five mistakes out of the six sections, indicating that Su Qigongzi was even more nervous than himself. After a long wait, Yun Ruoyue finally came out and informed them that Chu Jiaye's surgery was successful and her recovery was going well. They could go in to visit her. Chu Xuanchen and Su Qigongzi hurriedly entered the room, where Xiaofeng was removing the bandages from Chu Jiaye. Indeed, Chu Jiaye could see now. Seeing her loved ones standing in front of her, Chu Jiaye felt extremely moved.
Meanwhile, Nangong Rou couldn't enjoy her food as she knew she couldn't win Chu Xuanchen's heart, leaving her feeling frustrated. At that moment, her father, Lord Nangong, arrived. He said with deep meaning that he came to see his daughter on someone else's behalf. Chu Jiaye and Chu Xuanchen each held a copy of the Bamboo Forest Registry, waiting for the moment of the full moon when the truth would be revealed. Chu Xuanchen told Yun Ruoyue that the secrets within the Bamboo Forest Registry were related to the injustice suffered by his parents. To celebrate Chu Jiaye regaining her eyesight, Yun Ruoyue specially prepared a table full of delicious dishes, and they all raised their glasses in celebration. At that moment, a subordinate suddenly came to report that the Emperor was leading a large army towards the Li Wang Residence.
Episode 21 Recap
Everyone was feeling joyful about Chu Jiaye regaining her eyesight when a subordinate suddenly came to report that Emperor Chu Yao was leading a large army to surround the Li Wang Residence. It seemed that they had discovered Chu Jiaye's disappearance. Chu Xuanchen decided to confront Chu Yao over this matter, but Chu Jiaye disagreed. She believed it wasn't the right time yet. Chu Xuanchen was relieved of his military power, and their parents' grievances were still unresolved. Therefore, the immediate priority was for her to make a sacrifice and continue pretending to be blind to protect everyone.
Chu Xuanchen could sense the hidden message in his sister's words. He firmly disagreed with her self-inflicted blindness but couldn't come up with a better solution. Frustrated with himself, he angrily pounded his fist against the door. Yun Ruoyue quickly stopped him, telling him he was not a coward. He had guarded the border for seven years and protected the people. How could he consider himself a coward?
Chu Jiaye picked up a knife and intended to stab her own eyes. At that moment, Yun Ruoyue loudly intervened, saying she had a way to temporarily blind Chu Jiaye. She took out a bottle of Chloroquine and explained that if she took it, it would cause temporary blindness, gradually recovering over three months. Everyone felt relieved upon hearing this. Su Qigongzi accompanied Chu Jiaye into the room, and the two of them leaned against each other, writing a love poem to express their feelings. With deep affection, Chu Jiaye told Su Qigongzi that the last person she saw with her eyes was him, which was a fortunate thing. After saying this, she swallowed the medicine in one gulp and slowly leaned on Su Qigongzi's shoulder.
Episode 22 (Ending) Recap
Chu Xuanchen anxiously watched Chu Jiaye's door. The door opened, and Chu Jiaye walked out with Su Qigongzi's support. Her eyes were temporarily blinded due to taking Chloroquine. Chu Xuanchen had already arranged a carriage prepared by Moli and Mozhu. In order to avoid exposing everyone, Chu Jiaye had to return to the deep palace. To deceive others, Chu Xuanchen planned to take Yun Ruoyue back to the Li Wang Residence, but Yun Ruoyue was determined to help him uncover the truth about the Bamboo Grove Register. She insisted on taking a different route by horseback.
Chu Xuanchen returned to the Li Wang Residence, where Lord Nangong and Nangong Rou were already waiting with food and drinks. Lord Nangong asked casually about Moli and Mozhu's whereabouts and inquired about Yun Ruoyue. Incensed, Chu Xuanchen stood up and criticized Lord Nangong for being too meddlesome. However, when he saw the strange smile on Lord Nangong's face, he felt a sudden shock and realized something was wrong. He quickly rushed to save Yun Ruoyue.
Back in the palace, Jin Consort had been monitoring Chu Jiaye. She asked Chu Jiaye where she had been, and Chu Jiaye replied that she had a lump and had been with the Empress Dowager. After testing, Jin Consort discovered that Chu Jiaye was still blind and stopped suspecting her. As expected, Yun Ruoyue and Xiaofeng were surrounded by assassins. The two fought desperately, but outnumbered, they couldn't hold their ground. At a critical moment, Chu Xuanchen arrived just in time to rescue them.
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