Fateful Love Episode 23 Recap, Plot

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On the night of the wedding, tears flowed uncontrollably from Chu Feiyan's eyes. Despite this, the Nanzhao King still appeared and bestowed upon her the title of Concubine Yun. Chu Feiyan, however, was not happy. Her only concern was whether the Nanzhao King would keep his promise to deal with Han Ziqing, but the King was focused on greater matters. Not far from the door, Concubine Qin stood for a long time.

Just as she was about to leave, news came from the palace that the dragon and phoenix candles had gone out! This was a terrible omen. According to Nanzhao's tradition, they needed to go to the ancient music cave to pray for blessings. Concubine Qin quickly went to check the situation and came up with the idea of using this opportunity to test Han Ziqing once more.

The Nanzhao King, who now fully trusted Chu Feiyan, made no effort to hide any plans from her. Concubine Qin met with Xuanyuan Lige again and informed him that everyone would be going to the ancient music cave the next day, but she was still reluctant to reveal specific details. It wasn’t until Xuanyuan Lige promised to stay in Nanzhao for a few more days after everything was over that she finally disclosed the Nanzhao King’s plan.

Early the next morning, a messenger came to Jun Beiyue and Han Ziqing, informing them of the trip to the ancient music cave. Neither of them was surprised. Everyone soon gathered and set off for the cave, but upon entering, it was customary for men and women to walk separately. Han Ziqing indeed found the "Song of Parting Sorrows" engraved on the walls. Meanwhile, Concubine Qin and Chu Feiyan were scheming about the antidote they had taken beforehand.

Han Ziqing also noticed a suspicious totem on the wall, but she couldn’t determine its exact significance. After a brief regrouping, the men and women were again required to walk separately. As expected, something went wrong. Han Ziqing was pushed into a trap, but in the process, she pulled Chu Feiyan in with her. Chu Feiyan, relieved she had taken the antidote, watched in horror as Han Ziqing coughed up blood. Chu Feiyan panicked and called for help.

Jun Beiyue arrived just in time, rescuing Han Ziqing and angrily rebuking the Nanzhao people. Afterward, Han Ziqing asked Jun Beiyue how her performance was. He praised her acting but remarked that they needed to leave Nanzhao as soon as possible. Han Ziqing thanked Xuanyuan Lige, knowing that their parting was near.

He gifted her a sound-transmitting stone, so even if they were separated by great distances, she could still hear his music, and they could communicate in case of emergencies. Nangong Qianqian bid farewell to Han Ziqing, while Situ Haonan seemed concerned. However, Nangong Qianqian had already come to terms with everything and no longer intended to pursue Situ. Yet, when Situ returned Nangong Qianqian’s token, she couldn’t help but feel saddened.

Jun Beiyue immediately sent a message to the Nanzhao King, announcing their departure. The Nanzhao King, still angry that things hadn’t gone as planned, ignored Chu Feiyan entirely. Xuanyuan Lige watched as Han Ziqing and Jun Beiyue left and also obtained the totem from the ancient music cave. The nursemaid beside him recognized the pattern, recalling that she had seen it before on Mingsha Mountain.

She paid no mind to the totem, though, as her only concern was Xuanyuan Lige’s health. Meanwhile, the Nanzhao King learned of another way to determine if Han Ziqing was from Lonely Island: by checking for a totem on her face. They feared that the woman who escaped from Lonely Island years ago may have left descendants. Han Ziqing couldn’t afford to relax. Concubine Qin suggested having her sister test Han Ziqing.

If a totem was found on her face, they would immediately arrest her. Chu Feiyan overheard everything! When Concubine Qin later tried to inquire about Chu Feiyan’s whereabouts, she found out that Chu Feiyan had already received the King’s orders to return to Xiling for a family visit. Han Ziqing and Jun Beiyue finally returned to Tianque, only to discover that Xiner had also arrived. Feeling uncomfortable, Han Ziqing excused herself.

Soon after, a messenger from the palace invited everyone to a banquet the next day, which Jun Beiyue accepted. Han Ziqing didn’t like heavy makeup, so when attending the banquet, she only applied a light layer of powder. At the banquet, the queen and the second prince deliberately cozied up to Xiner and even coaxed her into offering Han Ziqing a toast!

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