The Legend of Anle Episode 10 Recap, Plot

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Han Ye thought about the events of the previous night and apologized to Ren Anle. He also understood her ambitions and asked if she would be willing to create a prosperous era together, just like Han Taizu and Emperor Shengtian did in the past. Ren Anle's expression became serious, and she directly responded that there could never be another pair like them because it was well known that the Emperor's family had achieved great success while the Han family coveted that power and eventually exterminated them. Although they still didn't have a clue from the account books, they had a lead with the Lotus Flower Pendant. Lin Lang reported that it appeared in the Mufu (Mu Mansion) and was deliberately thrown away by someone surnamed Zhong, but its whereabouts remained unknown. Yuan Shu and Yuan Qin received a portrait of a Zhong family member and searched the streets and alleys for information but came up empty. However, they encountered Wen Shuo on the way, and Yuan Qin lied, saying that the person in the portrait was Yuan Shu's elder brother.

When Han Ye learned that Mufu had recruited five hundred miners in just three days, he suspected that these people's true identity was river workers. So, he and Ren Anle schemed and let Zhong Liwen know that they were investigating the Jiangnan water disaster. As expected, Zhong Liwen couldn't sit still and planned to arrange for officers disguised as bandits to silence the river workers and managers. In the dead of night, at the Zhao Family Village ten miles south of the city, a group of people on horseback stormed in, surrounded by darkness. They didn't see the guards leading the river workers out as planned; instead, the Imperial Guards armed with helmets and spears appeared, completely encircling them. In the silence, when the crossbows were fully drawn and ready to shoot at Yuan Shu's command, the leader of the officers realized the danger and quickly dismounted, claiming that they had received intelligence of bandits planning to attack the Zhao Family Village tonight. So, they were undercover, and there was a misunderstanding. At the same time, Han Ye went alone to the government office to stall Zhong Liwen until news came that the "bandits had been captured." Only then did he leave.

Originally, Zhong Liwen planned to abandon his son to save himself, thinking that everything would be foolproof once he looked through the account books. However, he fell into the trap set by Ren Anle and Han Ye. He was caught red-handed with the evidence, and all the officials involved in the corruption case were arrested. The Jiangnan corruption case was successfully solved with all the pieces falling into place. Afterward, Han Ye and Ren Anle went to the riverbank and saw the prayer lanterns lit by the people, feeling deeply moved. Han Ye brought up the topic again, believing that with someone like Ren Anle to cleanse and purify, there would one day be lasting prosperity in Dajing. He expressed his willingness to walk with her through thick and thin. Ren Anle retorted with a tough mouth but almost stumbled. Fortunately, Han Ye promptly supported her, and their eyes met, conveying emotions that words couldn't express. On the way back on horseback, Han Ye praised Ren Anle for her meticulousness, particularly for her plan to involve Wen Shuo. He knew that Wen Shuo's intelligence and sharp memory would be of great help, so she planned to bring him along when they went to Jiangnan. The guise of Yuan Qin's probing was to confirm this, and it worked well with Wen Shuo's merits in every aspect. Ren Anle didn't deny it and said that Han Ye's ability to nurture talents as his capable assistants was enough to show that he understood people well.

Madam Gu had not received any letters from Zhong Liwen for a long time and guessed that something must have happened. Gu Yunnian had already prepared a countermeasure. In just one day, the entire Mufu was in turmoil. News of Zhong Liwen's embezzlement of funds for the river embankment, forced collection of relief grain, and his imprisonment for trial spread throughout the city. The long-standing grievances of the people erupted, demanding strict punishment for Zhong Liwen and the return of justice from the corrupt officials. To investigate Zhong Liwen, Han Ye ordered his subordinates to move the Mu Mansion's archives and account books to an inn, including all the embezzled funds from these years. Ren Anle had never liked these troublesome matters, preferring to stay alone in her room. Yuan Qin deliberately distracted Wen Shuo, giving Yuan Shu the opportunity to find a list of eighty thousand soldiers.

Now that the evidence of Zhong Liwen's corruption was conclusive, he had been sentenced to death by autumn, and the other officials involved were dismissed and prosecuted. Even the wealth of the gentry was confiscated to be used for disaster relief. The procession of carriages returned to the capital, and along the way, they saw the Jiangnan people kneeling and bidding farewell. The sound of thunder echoed abruptly, without any words of praise or tribute; it was just a simple "May the Crown Prince live a thousand years." This deeply moved Han Ye; these were his people who had endured hardships and remained loyal to the land, understanding gratitude. Therefore, Han Ye thanked Ren Anle with a bow, as there might never be another Han Taizu and Emperor Shengtian in the world, but they could usher in an era of peace and prosperity. Afterward, Han Ye and Ren Anle went to Cangshan, the mausoleum of Han Zian, the founding emperor of Dajing.

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