Are You the One Episode 37 Recap, Plot

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The Emperor appointed Cui Xingzhou as the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War. This was initially a positive development, but Shi Yikuan, wary of the military power held by the Prince of Huaiyang, was displeased. Hearing that Cui Xingzhou had married without the consent of the Ministry of Revenue, Shi Yikuan made a point of reporting this to the Emperor. The Emperor, who was unaware of Cui Xingzhou's marriage, clenched his fists in anger.

On his way to the capital, Cui Xingzhou was increasingly anxious. He knew that his hasty marriage, without proper protocol, might cause trouble. He was uncertain about the challenges he might face during his audience with the Emperor. Seeing his tension, Liu Miantang took his hand to offer comfort. Inside the palace, someone accused Cui Xingzhou of being tardy in coming to the capital, suggesting that his position as Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War be revoked.

Cui Xingzhou explained that he had prioritized defending the country over personal matters. After facing numerous dangers and his mother nearly being harmed by enemies, he had rushed into marriage to fulfill his mother's wishes. His teacher in the palace also interceded on his behalf, so the Emperor had yet to make a final decision. Liu Miantang accompanied Cui Xingzhou to the palace, where the Empress hosted a banquet for her.

Many consorts attended the event, and Liu Miantang ran into an old acquaintance—Sun Yuner, who had once challenged her and nearly pushed her off a cliff. Now a consort herself, Sun Yuner was visibly surprised to see Liu Miantang. During the banquet, a palace maid accidentally spilled wine on Liu Miantang's skirt. The maid apologized and offered to replace her gown.

Liu Miantang, initially indifferent, was later advised by the Empress to change into a new dress, as the maid serving her was one of the Emperor’s personal attendants. Liu Miantang had prepared herself for potential difficulties on the way to the palace. She told Cui Xingzhou that even if they faced challenges, it would be unwise to oppose the Emperor directly, as it would play into Prince Sui's scheme.

Following the palace maid, Liu Miantang arrived in the back garden, where she met the Emperor, who inquired if she was satisfied with her current life. He warned her that if she was unhappy, he might annul her marriage to Cui Xingzhou. Liu Miantang calmly responded that if it were the former Ziqing, she would naturally bless and respect the decision. The Emperor insisted on keeping Liu Miantang in the palace.

That evening, Cui Xingzhou, not having seen his wife, was frantic. He hurried back to the palace but was told by the palace maids that Liu Miantang had already returned. The Empress advised the Emperor not to let this matter derail important affairs. She pointed out that Liu Miantang and Cui Xingzhou were now a pair, and forcibly separating them would only lead to further trouble.

The Empress, always perceptive, convinced the Emperor to release Liu Miantang that night, and he presented them with a pair of jade cups, wishing them harmony and a hundred years of happiness. With the Emperor's anger abated, Cui Xingzhou prepared to help remove the Emperor’s internal threats. As Prince Sui had already become a trapped turtle, Cui Xingzhou needed to investigate the identity of the "Great Master" due to a lack of concrete evidence.

Liu Miantang and Cui Xingzhou decided to temporarily stay at the Duke's residence to facilitate the investigation of this mysterious individual.

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