Kill You Love You Recap, Plot, Synopsis

Kill You Love You Synopsis

In the midst of the Si Fang Hui of Assassins organization, Su Xianling, a novice assassin with aspirations of becoming a top-tier killer, takes on an unfinished assignment from her junior brothers after a failed attempt to rescue brothers.

The task involves "assassinating" the Lord of Luo Yi City, Dongfang Jing, who appears to be a seemingly inept and decadent ruler.

However, Dongfang Jing is the actual employer behind this assignment, and he is both courageous and cunning.

He uses Su Xianling's identity to hide his involvement. The two of them, one in the light and the other in the shadows, become both enemies and allies. In this game of love and death, their hearts slowly draw closer together.

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Dongfang Jing still remembered his father's dying wish, instructing him that as the ruler, he must protect the people of his realm. He was to retrieve the imperial seal ten years later and inherit the throne. Dongfang Jing watched his father, dressed in armor, gallantly go to his death, feeling immense sorrow. Now, ten years had passed. Dongfang Jing had grown from a child into a young man. He had already established contact with the Si Fang Hui and was preparing to carry out secret actions to fulfill his father's last desire.

At the Guihua Tower in Luoyi City, Su Xianling, the eldest sister of Si Fang Hui, received news that the movements of her junior apprentices in Si Fang Hui had been detected. They were currently surrounded. Immediately, she went into the Guihua Tower to communicate and request that they hand over the documents to her. While her junior apprentices hesitated, powerful enemies attacked. One of them sacrificed his life to protect Su Xianling from a barrage of arrows. Seeing another junior apprentice in danger, Su Xianling disregarded her own safety and rushed to the rescue.

Dongfang Jing learned that Si Fang Hui's operation had encountered complications. He decided to help, but Eunuch Gao was keeping a close watch on him, making it difficult. He had no choice but to have Qin Yu perform a "Mandarin Duck" play to deceive Eunuch Gao. Eunuch Gao believed Dongfang Jing to be a superficial and foolish person, and he looked down on him.

When Su Xianling got hold of the documents, the situation was already dire. The documents were protection orders, but the sheet containing the details was blown away by the wind. Su Xianling mistakenly thought they were assassination orders, and the target was the City Lord of Luoyi City. Dongfang Jing, wearing a veil, hurried to rescue Su Xianling. She was captivated by Dongfang Jing's demeanor and wanted to know who he was, but the enemies caught up, depriving her of the chance to ask.

Early in the morning, Eunuch Gao, under the orders of the Empress Dowager, came carrying ginseng soup to remind Dongfang Jing. He advised him to go to the main hall early, but when the door opened, it was Qin Yu who appeared. Just as Eunuch Gao was about to forcefully enter, Dongfang Jing emerged looking visibly sleep-deprived. Eunuch Gao then had Dongfang Jing consume the hot ginseng soup, ostensibly showing concern for his well-being due to his sleeplessness, but in reality, he wanted Dongfang Jing to perish in the main hall.

The dancers performing this time were from the Western Regions. Before they could take the stage, an assassin hidden among them killed one of the actual dancers and took their place inside a cabinet. Su Xianling arrived and upon seeing the innocent person lying on the ground, she secretly criticized the person responsible for this act as unworthy of being an assassin. They lacked even the most basic professional ethics. She immediately opened the cabinet, catching the hidden assassin off guard with a strike that incapacitated them. Su Xianling then changed into dance attire and took the stage.

Today was Dongfang Jing's birthday. He was well aware that the day might bring more misfortune than good luck, so he was prepared. Unexpectedly, the Western Regions dancer took the stage, and conflicts arose among their own people. Su Xianling disdainfully seized the opportunity to replace another person's weapon with a deadly one, then took a prominent position, leading Dongfang Jing into the cabinet. Dongfang Jing recognized Su Xianling as a member of the Si Fang Hui who had tried to kill him. It was he who had saved her that day, but now she appeared here, threatening to take his life. Taking advantage of the lack of witnesses within the cabinet, Dongfang Jing resisted Su Xianling. He managed to poison her using a needle concealed in his mouth. In order to save her, he claimed that he would summon her to his chambers that night and took her back to the palace.

Dongfang Jing realized that the assassin hadn't managed to kill him in the main hall today. He was afraid they might now try to find the imperial seal first. To divert attention, he acted recklessly and provoked a fight with the guards at the entrance. Seizing the opportunity, he discreetly instructed Qin Yu to sneak out of the palace and search for clues about the imperial seal. The reason for their sword fight just now was to mask their conversation.

Eunuch Gao suddenly arrived with ginseng soup. As soon as he entered, he saw Dongfang Jing embracing Su Xianling. When Dongfang Jing attempted to get intimate with her, Su Xianling secretly used her strength to pinch his soft flesh, almost causing him to break character. Eunuch Gao presented the ginseng soup, and Su Xianling quickly discerned that it was poisoned. Leveraging her position as Dongfang Jing's new concubine, she took over the task of feeding him the soup. She secretly informed Dongfang Jing that the soup was deadly, and then pretended to accidentally spill it.

Eunuch Gao returned to report to the Empress Dowager and was scolded. She was displeased that today, not only did he fail to kill Dongfang Jing in the hall, but he also couldn't make him consume the poisoned soup. The Empress Dowager regarded Eunuch Gao as worthless. Su Xianling, now affected by her own poison, fainted and, before losing consciousness, couldn't help but mock herself for getting into such a situation as an assassin. She resolved to keep this embarrassing incident hidden from her fellow assassins to avoid being ridiculed. In an attempt to save Su Xianling, Dongfang Jing risked his own life by testing the antidote. Eventually, he succeeded in creating a cure, and when Su Xianling learned of his efforts, she was deeply grateful. Dongfang Jing asked Su Xianling for assistance in helping him escape the city and reach the Si Fang Hui.

Su Xianling laughed continuously in her dreams, her carefree demeanor making Dongfang Jing wonder how she became an assassin. It turned out that Su Xianling dreamt of avenging her two junior disciples and becoming the top assassin of the Si Fang Hui. In her dream, her master passed on the position of leader to her. Dongfang Jing lay beside Su Xianling as they slept. When Su Xianling opened her eyes, she saw his face and immediately screamed, sitting up in alarm. She questioned Dongfang Jing about what he had done to her and slapped him, causing him to faint and cough up blood.

At the Si Fang Hui, the master learned that Tian Gou had taken such an important assignment without informing them and had sent two junior disciples to handle it. Both of them ended up dead, and Su Xianling was trapped in the Luoyi Residence. This infuriated the master. Tian Gou offered a plan to the master, suggesting they infiltrate the Luoyi Residence to rescue Su Xianling. However, no one wanted to take on the task, so they elected Tian Gou.

Watching Dongfang Jing on the brink of death in the bed, Su Xianling truly wondered if he might not survive. Just then, Eunuch Gao came to summon Su Xianling, asking her to meet with the Empress Dowager. Su Xianling felt unfamiliar with the situation and didn't want to go, but Dongfang Jing held her hand and urged her to be careful. Su Xianling realized she had no choice but to go. Once she arrived at the Empress Dowager's presence, when no one was paying attention, she tested the tea to see if it was poisoned. The Empress Dowager praised Su Xianling for her wit and instructed her to take Dongfang Jing out for a few days and then report back.

Su Xianling was pressed by the Empress Dowager and didn't know how to answer. Sensing this, Dongfang Jing quickly sent someone to fetch Dongfang Yi. With Dongfang Yi's involvement, the Empress Dowager not only agreed to let Dongfang Yi take Dongfang Jing out of the palace to play, but also refrained from further questioning Su Xianling's identity. Dongfang Yi wanted to know what was fun outside the palace, so he pestered Su Xianling for information. Upon learning that Su Xianling was only thinking about Dongfang Jing, he believed her previous statement about not wanting to become his sister-in-law was false. Su Xianling didn't appreciate this and directly stated that she had feelings for someone else, and that person was not Dongfang Jing.

Back in Dongfang Jing's palace, Su Xianling informed him that the arrangements for his exit from the palace had been made, but he needed to recover his health first. Otherwise, if the poison flared up, he wouldn't be able to leave. Suddenly, Eunuch Gao arrived with ginseng soup. To maintain his image of debauchery, Dongfang Jing immediately pinned Su Xianling down and began doing push-ups. Eunuch Gao watched the shadowy scene through the window, believing Dongfang Jing was engaging in debauchery again, when in reality, Dongfang Jing and Su Xianling's clothing remained intact. After Eunuch Gao left, Dongfang Jing explained to Su Xianling that it was a makeshift solution due to the urgency of the situation. Although Su Xianling understood, she was still somewhat upset and quickly left.

Alone in the palace, Su Xianling wandered aimlessly and saw Eunuch Gao leading people towards Dongfang Jing's palace. Worried for his safety, she hurried back only to stumble upon Dongfang Jing using the opportunity to extract poison while bathing. Dongfang Jing reminded Su Xianling to protect herself in the Luoyi Residence and advised her not to let her emotions get the better of her. However, Su Xianling noticed similarities between Dongfang Jing and the person who had captured her attention on the day they first met.

Dongfang Jing, Su Xianling, and Dongfang Yi left the palace together. The three of them seemed a bit unusual. Once Dongfang Yi confirmed that he wasn't a third wheel, he felt relieved. Upon arriving at the inn, the innkeeper directly praised Su Xianling and Dongfang Jing's pairing, while describing Dongfang Yi as an extraordinary servant. This irritated Dongfang Yi, but seeing that Dongfang Jing and Su Xianling were displeased, he quickly left. Su Xianling drew her sword and held it to Dongfang Jing's neck, but she couldn't bring herself to kill him. She had no choice but to leave, while making it clear that she wouldn't take Dongfang Jing to the Si Fang Hui.

Tian Gou sneaked into the Luoyi Residence from a dried-up well, disguised as a eunuch, to gather information. He overheard Eunuch Gao ordering someone to assassinate Dongfang Jing and Su Xianling. Panicking, he hurriedly made his way back, and finally found Su Xianling at the inn's entrance. He tried to persuade her to return home with him, but Su Xianling thought Tian Gou was there to compete with her and didn't reveal Dongfang Jing's whereabouts. Unexpectedly, she found out that the assignment was a protection order, prompting her to turn back and find Dongfang Jing. However, her appearance led the innkeeper to commit suicide, successfully erasing their trail.

Tian Gou, aware that someone was coming to kill Dongfang Jing, quickly led them toward the Si Fang Hui. On the way, they passed through a bamboo forest filled with miasma. While Tian Gou and Su Xianling were unaffected, Dongfang Jing and Dongfang Yi couldn't bear it. When Tian Gou turned away, he pulled out two pieces of cloth from nowhere, and they could only hold their breath and cover their noses and mouths. Finally, they managed to cross the bamboo forest and reach the Si Fang Hui. However, the assassins chasing them were trapped and running in circles within the mist.

Su Xianling brought Dongfang Jing back to the Si Fang Hui. As she heard her junior disciples congratulating her on the success of the protection order, she was about to boast about becoming the future top female assassin in the Si Fang Hui. However, just as the words were about to leave her mouth, their master appeared, and Su Xianling quickly refrained from speaking recklessly.

Dongfang Jing is the true master of the Si Fang Hui. Their master sent Tian Gou to accompany Dongfang Yi around and dismissed Su Xianling. Turning to Dongfang Jing, the master apologized. Su Xianling eavesdropped by the window and learned that the Si Fang Hui used to be the Piaoqi Army ten years ago. Dongfang Jing had come this time to search for the imperial seal. Qin Yu was already prepared for action, but Dongfang Jing's health was a concern. The master advised him to prioritize his health and mentioned that Su Xianling, who had been adopted by the master since childhood, had shown disrespectful behavior. However, Dongfang Jing straightforwardly defended Su Xianling.

Suddenly, Dongfang Yi turned around and saw Su Xianling curiously eavesdropping. She directly twisted his arm, causing him to cry out in surprise. This was how Dongfang Jing learned that Su Xianling had been listening in. Someone skilled in medical arts within the Si Fang Hui specially prepared medicine for Dongfang Jing. When Su Xianling went to deliver the medicine, Dongfang Yi sarcastically mentioned that he was also injured and asked her to feed him the medicine. Su Xianling handed him the medicine directly and warned him that taking the wrong medicine could be poisonous, leaving Dongfang Yi startled and covering his mouth in a hurry.

One day, Dongfang Jing, Su Xianling, and Dongfang Yi went for a walk in a bamboo forest. Dongfang Jing accidentally fell into a well. Su Xianling and Dongfang Yi rushed to rescue him, but when Dongfang Jing was pulled out, Dongfang Yi fell in. Su Xianling shared a deep, affectionate gaze with Dongfang Jing, who was leaning against the well wall.

To secure the protection order, Su Xianling had to stay close to Dongfang Jing, sharing meals and accommodations. She gazed at Dongfang Jing with intense eyes and began recounting an incident where someone had saved her from danger and resembled Dongfang Jing's gaze. Dongfang Jing knew that person was him but didn't dare admit it. He merely cautioned Su Xianling not to look at him that way, as he wouldn't be able to sleep if she continued.

Su Xianling envied that Dongfang Jing had at least had his mother by his side, while she didn't even know if her mother was alive. Thinking about this, she couldn't sleep and got up to read the message brought by a carrier pigeon. She learned that the antidote for the poison was in the possession of Qianli Feisha, and she decided to retrieve it for Dongfang Jing.

The next day, Su Xianling put a sedative in a cup, intending to make Dongfang Jing sleep for a day while she fetched the antidote. However, Dongfang Jing had already sensed her plan and swapped the cups, causing Su Xianling to fall asleep instead. Su Xianling had believed that Dongfang Jing was already asleep and had made a promise to him: "He protects the world, and I protect him." Before leaving, Dongfang Jing stood before the sleeping Su Xianling and stated that if he were living solely for himself, he would choose her. However, he carried the burden of the country and couldn't act according to his own desires.

Dongfang Jing resumed his position as the City Lord of Luoyi City. Learning about the antidote's location with Qianli Feisha, he decided to meet them in person. Qin Yu was concerned about his injuries and the risk of exposing his identity, but Dongfang Jing insisted on going himself.

Su Xianling woke up from the bed, recalling the wine she had consumed and realizing something was wrong. She couldn't help but worry about Dongfang Jing's safety. She immediately decided to leave Si Fang Hui to search for him. Dongfang Yi insisted on following her, but Su Xianling was unwilling to take him along. Amidst the argument, the two of them fell into a dry well.

From Dongfang Yi, Su Xianling learned about the multifaceted nature of Dongfang Jing. She felt that Dongfang Jing was living a burdensome life and hoped he could simplify things. However, in the city of Luo Yi, besides Su Xianling, no one could live a simple life.

Tian Gou came out searching for Su Xianling and heard the cries for help from the well. He quickly pulled Su Xianling out. Dongfang Yi knew that Su Xianling wouldn't save him, so he forcefully pulled the rope, accidentally pulling Tian Gou into the well. Su Xianling left without helping either of them, leaving Tian Gou frustrated and shouting in despair.

Facing Qianli Feisha, Dongfang Jing talked about how their father had requested the Beiqi Army to preserve their strength before he passed away ten years ago, in preparation to regain military might after a decade. Back then, a group of the Beiqi Army defected to Nanjiang, only to later return as spies. The leader of this group was Qianli Feisha. The crucial information about Guihua Tower was provided by him. While people in Beiluo looked down on him, he was actually a loyal subject. This time, Qianli Feisha handed over the jade seal box to Dongfang Jing, indicating that someone was secretly obstructing the peace talks between Nanjiang and Beiluo.

Su Xianling arrived at this location and clashed with two individuals at the entrance. The sounds of the struggle alerted Qianli Feisha and Dongfang Jing. Despite his injuries, Dongfang Jing spat out blood and Qianli Feisha volunteered to hold the line, urging Dongfang Jing to leave immediately. Su Xianling, dressed in red, departed. Dongfang Jing rushed into the courtyard, only to find many casualties. The sword technique used seemed to belong to Su Xianling, causing his heart to sink.

Dongfang Jing found Qianli Feisha, who was barely alive. From his words, Dongfang Jing learned that Su Xianling had arrived before the assassins. Qianli Feisha recognized her as a member of the Fengming Clan from the poison needles she used. He informed her that the assassins were on their way and, realizing she came for the Venomous Orchid, he revealed its location and urged her to leave, not to get involved in the upcoming conflict. However, Su Xianling risked her life to save him, which deeply moved Qianli Feisha.

Watching Qianli Feisha take his last breath, Dongfang Jing immediately split up with Qin Yu to find Su Xianling. Eventually, he found her barely conscious under a wall. After she handed him the Venomous Orchid and fainted, he felt immense pain and managed to lift her for a few steps before both collapsed in the middle of the road.

Dongfang Jing woke up from a nightmare and immediately asked about Su Xianling's whereabouts. Learning that the remaining poison had indeed left his body after consuming the Venomous Orchid, he became even more worried about Su Xianling. Fortunately, Su Xianling had recovered well and had already left Si Fang Hui for a stroll. Qin Yu sent a message urging Dongfang Jing to meet Su Xianling at Guihua Tower. When Dongfang Jing arrived at the tower, he was out of breath. Su Xianling intentionally asked him why he was panting and jokingly mentioned that she had found her beloved, implying that they couldn't travel together with the owner of Guihua Tower anymore. At that moment, someone came looking for Dongfang Jing. He hurriedly hid Su Xianling in a cabinet. The person who came to find Dongfang Jing addressed him as "Your Majesty," confirming Su Xianling's suspicions that both Dongfang Jing and the owner of Guihua Tower were one and the same person.

Dongfang Jing strolled with Su Xianling, concernedly inquiring about her recovery. Su Xianling mentioned she still felt a bit dizzy. Immediately, Dongfang Jing offered to carry her on his back. Dongfang Yi couldn't help but quip, as just yesterday, Su Xianling had been chasing after him, but today, she claimed to be dizzy. It was quite obvious she was trying to deceive him, almost earning herself a scolding from Su Xianling.

As Dongfang Jing bent down, he felt something amiss. At that moment, an arrow flew towards him. Su Xianling deflected the arrow with her sword and shot three silver needles at the archer, forcing the person to fall from the building. Dongfang Yi instinctively caught the woman who fell and was captivated by her appearance. However, the woman seemed disdainful. Su Xianling approached the woman and questioned why she had shot the arrow. The woman claimed she had no intention to kill and revealed her identity as Nan Yaner, the Princess of Nanjiang. She had come to marry Dongfang Jing.

Upon meeting the Empress Dowager, Nan Yaner immediately requested arrangements for the wedding, but the Empress Dowager delayed it, citing the absence of an envoy. Su Xianling, aware of the engagement between Dongfang Jing and Nan Yaner, couldn't help but feel sour. However, Dongfang Jing remained oblivious and commented that Nan Yaner, despite her stubbornness, was not a bad person. This remark annoyed Su Xianling, leading her to promptly kick Dongfang Jing out of the room, leaving herself alone to stew in her frustration.

Dongfang Yi fell in love with Nan Yaner at first sight. Upon learning of her intention to fulfill her marriage arrangement with Beiluo, he advised her not to disrupt the relationship between Dongfang Jing and Su Xianling. He even reluctantly offered to marry her if needed. This statement made Nan Yaner chuckle, thinking Dongfang Yi was naive, suspecting him of coveting the position of the City Lord.

The Empress Dowager arranged a meeting with Su Xianling and greatly admired her for successfully curing Dongfang Jing using the Venomous Orchid. The Empress Dowager expressed her strong favor towards Su Xianling and even declined the marriage proposal of Princess Nan Yaner. However, Su Xianling didn't share the Empress Dowager's assumption that she had a definite hold on Dongfang Jing. Instead, she believed that what was meant to be hers would naturally come to her, and if it wasn't meant to be, forcing it would be futile. This response left the Empress Dowager feeling like she had hit a cotton ball with her fist.

Worried that Dongfang Jing was still weak despite being cured of the poison, Su Xianling specially prepared a potent tonic for him and insisted he take it. Dongfang Jing detected an odd scent from the medicine and initially didn't want to drink it. However, Su Xianling forcefully made him drink, even covering his mouth with her hand. She went on to claim that the medicine contained not only toad skin but also disgusting things like chicken droppings. Dongfang Jing wanted to vomit but couldn't, so he reluctantly drank it down.

Nan Yaner burst into Dongfang Jing's room and saw Su Xianling and Dongfang Jing in what appeared to be an intimate situation. Assuming they were being affectionate early in the morning, she felt disgusted by their lack of seriousness and slammed the door shut before storming off, leaving Su Xianling bewildered. The news of the assassination of the envoy from Nanjiang reached Nan Yaner, making her both angry and anxious. Achu, her attendant, followed her out of concern for her safety, but Nan Yaner expressed disdain for her presence.

Dongfang Yi sent a secret remedy from Luoyi Mansion to Nan Yaner as a gesture of goodwill, but she rejected it. She also decided that the wedding date should not be postponed any longer.

Knowing that the Empress Dowager was still at the Buddhist temple so late at night, Su Xianling sneaked into her chambers. She accidentally discovered that the Empress Dowager was wearing a mask on her face, and in disbelief, she realized that the Empress Dowager was an imposter. This revelation surprised Su Xianling and attracted the Empress Dowager's attention.

Upon hearing the commotion, the Empress Dowager immediately got up to investigate. As she entered, the voice of Eunuch Gao requesting an audience came from outside. The Empress Dowager had to speak up, claiming she was still dressing. Dongfang Jing covered Su Xianling's mouth and pulled her away. He recognized the face behind the mask as Dongfang Yi's biological mother. She was supposed to have perished in the fire at the Wang Mansion years ago, but for some unknown reason, she had survived and now posed as the Empress Dowager.

All along, Dongfang Jing had known that the Empress Dowager was not his biological mother, but he had never suspected that she was Dongfang Yi's birth mother. He hesitated to tell Dongfang Yi the truth, fearing that it would weigh him down just as it had affected himself. Su Xianling felt that nobody could truly empathize. Having grown up without parents, she had never given up on the cherished dream of reuniting with them. She was determined to stand by Dongfang Jing's side and assist him.

Dongfang Jing believed he was a shattered individual and not worth Su Xianling's dedication. However, Su Xianling had already made up her mind about him.

The next morning, Su Xianling crafted a grass frog that she used to play with as a child and gave it to Dongfang Jing. This made Dongfang Jing very happy. After lunch, the two of them spotted Dongfang Yi focused on practicing archery in the garden. They decided not to reveal the truth to him. When Dongfang Yi went to deliver the archery target to Nan Yaner, he learned that she was going to meet the Empress Dowager to expedite the wedding. He followed her and accidentally overheard the Empress Dowager's intent to eliminate Nan Yaner, which shocked him.

Dongfang Jing had a gift to give to Su Xianling. With excitement, Su Xianling opened his hand, only to find it empty. She thought Dongfang Jing was tricking her and turned away, slightly annoyed. Dongfang Jing held onto Su Xianling's hand, placed a bracelet from his own wrist onto hers, and told her that it was something his birth mother had left for him. Su Xianling felt that the gift was too precious and wanted to return it to Dongfang Jing, but he believed that valuable things should be given to those who are cherished. This sentiment greatly touched Su Xianling.

At that moment, it started raining. Dongfang Jing raised his hand to shield Su Xianling from the rain. She was moved and suggested they seek shelter in a pavilion. Looking at the bracelet on her hand, she suspected that Dongfang Jing had given her the gift for a specific reason and interrogated him. Dongfang Jing quickly explained that he had gone to Qingshi Alley to find Qianli Feisha for the secret jade. Su Xianling learned that Dongfang Jing needed to acquire the royal seal to inherit the throne and advised him not to wait any longer. Dongfang Jing misunderstood her advice, thinking she was referring to their relationship, and attempted to kiss her, but she stopped him.

Su Xianling meant that they should take immediate action to find the royal seal. Dongfang Jing felt a bit embarrassed after hearing this. Just then, Nan Yaner arrived and straightforwardly asked Dongfang Jing if he had the secret jade from Nanjiang. Dongfang Jing admitted to having it, but he denied killing the envoy from Nanjiang. Nan Yaner realized that someone was trying to prevent their union and urged Dongfang Jing to marry her quickly. Hearing this, Su Xianling's heart felt sour, but she knew that Nan Yaner was right. She was unsure how to handle the situation. Dongfang Yi found Su Xianling and wanted to offer a guarantee to Nan Yaner.

Nan Yaner was sound asleep when a black-clad assassin suddenly lunged towards her. Fortunately, Nan Yaner was alert and immediately fought back. The assassin's strike missed, and then they noticed Su Xianling had already caught up. The assassin swiftly leaped out of the window to escape. Nan Yaner thought that Su Xianling and the assassin were working together. She held her sword at Su Xianling, who explained that she had come to help after receiving a request for assistance. Dongfang Yi also arrived and vouched for Su Xianling, while also stating that he would stand in the way and ensure nothing happened to Nan Yaner.

After Eunuch Gao's attempt to assassinate Nan Yaner failed, it enraged the Empress Dowager. Fortunately, he gained some information and unexpectedly discovered Su Xianling's identity. This partially quelled the Empress Dowager's anger. Through Su Xianling's jade pendant, the Empress Dowager learned that she was the daughter of Liu Rumai. The Empress Dowager then orchestrated a scenario, deliberately having someone wet Su Xianling's clothes. Seizing the opportunity of Su Xianling changing clothes, she observed the tattoo on Su Xianling's back, confirming her identity.

Both the Empress Dowager and Su Xianling were members of the Fengming Tribe. The Empress Dowager led Su Xianling into a secret chamber and revealed to her that their fellow tribe members were slain by Dongfang Yi Tian, the father of Dongfang Jing. She urged Su Xianling not to forget this hatred and to seek vengeance for their tribe. Upon hearing from Qin Yu that the key was within the mansion, Dongfang Jing infiltrated the Empress Dowager's room and entered the secret chamber. When he saw the row of arrows displayed before the Fengming Tribe's memorial tablets, he recognized the arrow that had pierced his father, Dongfang Yi Tian's chest that fateful day. Memories of his father's last wishes flooded his mind.

Upon learning that her birth mother, Lin Rumai, was still alive, Su Xianling inquired about her whereabouts from the Empress Dowager. However, the Empress Dowager insisted on a condition before assisting Su Xianling. After examining everything in the secret chamber, Dongfang Jing searched for information related to the Fengming Tribe. Upon seeing the tribe's emblem, he recalled the mark on Su Xianling's neck that he had noticed when she fainted. He immediately realized that Su Xianling was a member of the Fengming Tribe. Worried about the missing Mi Yue, he hurriedly checked a cabinet and indeed found it absent. The Empress Dowager demanded Su Xianling to provide the Mi Yue before revealing Lin Rumai's whereabouts. With her desperate desire to find her mother, Su Xianling stole Dongfang Jing's Mi Yue. However, she gave the replica to the Empress Dowager and returned the genuine one to Dongfang Jing.

Su Xianling had come to terms with her identity, believing that Dongfang Jing had also become aware of it. Recognizing their fate was not aligned, she expressed her intention to leave and trace her origins. Unwilling to part ways, Dongfang Jing held onto Su Xianling's hand, attempting to keep her by his side. Su Xianling returned the bracelet to Dongfang Jing, considering it a temporary safekeeping. With tears held back, she resolutely let go of his hand and disappeared through the door.

Knowing that the Empress Dowager intended to harm Nan Yaner, Dongfang Yi remained by her side, even tasting her food before she ate to ensure it was safe. Touched and somewhat uncomfortable with his actions, Nan Yaner felt that Dongfang Yi's precautions were excessive. After all, Prince Nanjiang had sent a letter to the Empress Dowager, requesting Dongfang Jing and Nan Yaner to be married within seven days.

Su Xianling tried to deceive the Empress Dowager by using a fake jade seal, but her ruse was exposed. The Empress Dowager believed that Su Xianling, as a member of the Fengming Tribe, should seek revenge and bear hatred. She devised a plan to poison Nan Yaner, then shifted the blame to Su Xianling. Under the pretense of administering poison, she had Su Xianling captured and thrown into the dungeon. Su Xianling accused the Empress Dowager of breaking her promise, not only withholding information about her mother's whereabouts but also framing her. To Su Xianling's astonishment, the Empress Dowager revealed that her father, Su Yuanjie, was killed and hung on the city wall after being pecked clean by birds. Lin Rumai, pregnant with a child, was killed by an arrow, and all of this was orchestrated by the former City Lord of Luoyi City.

Learning of her parents' tragic deaths, Su Xianling was emotionally overwhelmed, especially after enduring torture. Dongfang Jing found out about Su Xianling's capture and pleaded with the Empress Dowager for her release. The Empress Dowager demanded the jade seal as ransom, and Dongfang Jing infiltrated the prison alone to rescue Su Xianling. Eunuch Gao attempted to intercept them but hesitated to take action against Dongfang Jing, who had unveiled his face. He could only watch as Dongfang Jing took Su Xianling away.

Nan Yaner had been unconscious due to the poison for a long time. Achi decided that if Nan Yaner didn't wake up, she would kill Su Xianling. Dongfang Yi spoke up for Su Xianling, explaining that she had identified the antidote and written down the prescription to save Nan Yaner. However, Nan Yaner's prolonged unconsciousness made Achi unable to stay calm. Dongfang Yi insisted on administering the medicine to Nan Yaner, who finally woke up. Dongfang Yi breathed a sigh of relief and hurried to inform Dongfang Jing of the good news. The Empress Dowager's plan was once again disrupted by Nan Yaner's awakening.

Dongfang Yi apologized to Nan Yaner, admitting that he had not taken good care of her. However, Nan Yaner understood that within and outside the Luoyi Mansion, there were many who wanted her dead, making it impossible to guard against all threats. She reassured Dongfang Yi that he shouldn't blame himself. Dongfang Yi went to plead with the Empress Dowager, expressing that he had always regarded her as his own mother. He hoped that the Empress Dowager, considering their years of mother-son relationship, would spare Nan Yaner. Watching her own child yet unable to acknowledge the relationship, the Empress Dowager, in pain, ordered Dongfang Yi's house arrest and demanded that everyone make amends for the mistakes from eighteen years ago.

Dongfang Jing took Su Xianling to Guihua Tower. Upon her awakening, he urged her to go far away. He placed a box and a top-grade golden wound-healing medicine in Su Xianling's belongings. With great reluctance, he returned to marry Nan Yaner and fulfill his duty as the City Lord of Luoyi City.

Su Xianling rode back to Si Fang Hui as fast as she could. She sought confirmation about her identity from her master. Her master admitted their past mistakes. They had received news that the Fengming Tribe had poisoned their soldiers, causing over half of them to be injured. This had greatly angered Dongfang Yi Tian, who then led a force to wipe out the Fengming Tribe. They couldn't bring themselves to harm the tribe's children and instead sent them to various kind households for fostering. Su Xianling, frail and seemingly on the brink of death, was placed in the secret base of the Cavalry Army for nurturing. After explaining all this, her master was willing to let Su Xianling kill them for revenge, but looking at the one who had raised her, Su Xianling couldn't bring herself to do it.

Dongfang Jing and Nan Yaner, dressed in wedding attire, were wed in the presence of many witnesses. After the ceremony, they were about to drink the marriage wine, but Dongfang Jing, who was still concerned about Su Xianling, hesitated. Unexpectedly, Nan Yaner on the opposite side suddenly knocked his cup over with her own, causing the liquid to bubble as it touched the ground – revealing the poison.

Dongfang Jing noticed the bracelet on Nan Yaner's arm, recognizing it from before. He lifted Nan Yaner's veil and discovered that she was actually Su Xianling. Dongfang Jing didn't want Su Xianling to get involved in this mess, but her feelings for him ran deep. She had come specifically to renew the insurance policy. As it turned out, the day Su Xianling took the golden wound-healing medicine, she accidentally noticed the corner of the bracelet revealed from a fallen box. She also found the letter Dongfang Jing had left for her, realizing how much he loved her. He had no choice but to marry Nan Yaner for the sake of the nation and its people. Su Xianling also cared deeply for the people and didn't want the hatred of the Fengming Tribe to spark another conflict. So, she hurried back to Luoyi Mansion and donned the red veil, standing in for Nan Yaner to marry Dongfang Jing.

Suddenly, Dongfang Yi burst into the hall and knelt before the Empress Dowager, pleading for Nan Yaner's release. However, consumed by hatred, the Empress Dowager remained unmoved.

Dongfang Jing exposed the Empress Dowager's deception in front of everyone. He revealed that in the fire ten years ago, it was his biological mother who died, while the concubine didn't perish. Instead, she assumed the role of the Empress Dowager, exercising her power under that pretense. Dongfang Jing presented the jade seal, demanding the allegiance of the court officials. Regrettably, they had all been poisoned and lay unconscious. Those still standing were loyal to the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager's anger toward Su Xianling had ruined her plans. She blamed Su Xianling for protecting Dongfang Jing despite being a member of the Fengming Tribe. She ordered them to be killed, intending to have them buried alongside the tens of thousands of deceased members of the tribe. The Cavalry Army and Nan Yaner, along with soldiers from Nanjiang, arrived, putting the Empress Dowager in a vulnerable position. Dongfang Yi, who now knew that the Empress Dowager was his birth mother, Lin Mengyue, rushed to protect her but was struck by a poisoned needle and collapsed. In a frenzy, Lin Mengyue attacked Su Xianling with a sword but was swiftly killed by the General of the Cavalry Army.

Dongfang Jing looked at Su Xianling, who had returned amidst danger, with deep affection. He made a vow of lifelong commitment and protection, and Su Xianling willingly accepted this promise, sealing it with a passionate kiss.

While administering medicine to Dongfang Yi, Nan Yaner also apologized for not notifying him in advance. Dongfang Yi understood Nan Yaner's position at the time and didn't blame her. He felt guilty about his mother's actions and realized that Dongfang Jing had carried all responsibilities for many years. He decided to shoulder his own responsibilities. Nan Yaner immediately expressed her support and commitment to stand by Dongfang Yi's side and back his decisions. Dongfang Yi became the new City Lord of Luoyi City. Dongfang Jing handed over the jade seal to him, emphasizing that the bloodline of the City Lord wasn't as important as ensuring a peaceful life for the people. Aware of Su Xianling's spirited nature, Dongfang Yi issued an order to have her love Dongfang Jing.

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