Love of Nirvana Episode 37 Recap, Plot

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Pei Yan pleaded with Xie Che for an opportunity for Wei Zhao to redeem himself through merit. Xie Che agreed to let Pei Yan and Wei Zhao lead troops to confront the Wei Kingdom. Yi Fei brought Wei Zhao back from the palace; Wei Zhao was severely injured from his time in the gladiator arena. As their carriage passed by Lan Yue Tower, Yi Fei suggested that Wei Zhao say goodbye to Jiang Ci.

Wei Zhao, not wanting to involve Jiang Ci in his troubles, declined. He and Pei Yan had an agreement that after they left Qingkang with the troops, Pei Yan would arrange for Jiang Ci to be sent away. Cui Liang decided to join Pei Yan on the battlefield. Dong Juan visited Cui Liang at the bookstore, offering to help him prepare ink. In return, Cui Liang gave her a painting titled "Peach Blossom Spring" as a gift.

Dong Juan, learning that Cui Liang was about to go to war, wished him victory. Cui Liang asked Dong Juan to wait for his return, but she had already agreed to a marriage arranged by her father. She urged him to forget her. Cui Liang handed her a book and a small paper dragonfly he found by the lake. They parted in tears. When Dong Juan opened the book, she instantly recognized the familiar handwriting.

She recalled the two lines of poetry she had once seen carved on a stone in the garden of Marquis Jianding's estate. She had been drawn to the elegance of the handwriting and had long searched for its author, only to discover it was Cui Liang. Shocked, Dong Juan pulled out the paper dragonfly from her pouch, recognizing it as the one she had thrown into the lake while playing by the pavilion.

Unbeknownst to her, Cui Liang had found it. Regretful, she lamented that they were destined to be apart. Jiang Ci packed her belongings to leave, and Su Yan came to bid her farewell, handing her a ling jiu flower left by Wei Zhao. Jiang Ci finally realized that Su Yan was an old acquaintance of her mother, Yan Shuwan, and Yan Shuangqiao. She thanked Su Yan for taking care of her all this time.

Before departing, Jiang Ci visited Yan Shuangqiao's grave to pay her respects. Xie Che appointed Pei Yan as the Grand Commander of the Central Army, alongside General Yue Jinglong, to reclaim the lost northern territories. Wei Zhao was named the vanguard commander. Xie Che personally sent them off, wishing them success and a swift return. Wei Zhao, Yue Jinglong, and Pei Yan led the Da Liang soldiers into battle, with Jiang Ci disguised as a soldier following them.

After the army set up camp, Wei Zhao saw the flames from a medicinal stove outside a tent and was reminded of Jiang Ci. To his surprise, Jiang Ci suddenly appeared before him. She embraced him tightly, saying she wanted a fresh start with him. Wei Zhao was moved to tears. Meanwhile, Lu Yu had defected with his Zhenyuan Army to the Wei Kingdom and led an invasion into Liangzhou.

Wei Zhao volunteered to recapture Zhuzhou, and Yue Jinglong sent Pei Yan to assist him in Liangzhou. Wei Zhao asked Cui Liang to check his pulse, and Cui Liang discovered that Wei Zhao had a chronic poison—Bingpo Dan—inside his body. Cui Liang promised to do everything in his power to find an antidote. Wei Zhao requested Cui Liang keep this secret and, should he be injured on the battlefield, to adjust his pulse without letting Jiang Ci worry.

Jiang Ci followed Wei Zhao into battle, and Pei Yan repeatedly reminded them of their plans, agreeing to meet in Liangzhou. General You Ran trained the soldiers harshly, but Pei Yan advised him to be more considerate. You Ran scoffed at Pei Yan, responding rudely. Wei Zhao and Yue Jinglong led troops to Zhuzhou, where they found the city heavily guarded. Wei Zhao decided to launch a surprise attack on the weaker western side of the city.

Yue Jinglong ordered Wei Zhao to lead the vanguard and prepare for a coordinated assault. Late at night, Wei Zhao informed Jiang Ci of the plan and told her to wait for him in the camp. At dawn, Wei Zhao led his troops in the attack, killing the city guards and breaking into Zhuzhou with the vanguard. Lei Zhen led the Wei Kingdom soldiers in retaliation, surrounding the vanguard. The outnumbered soldiers fought fiercely, sustaining heavy casualties.

Wei Zhao held out, awaiting Yue Jinglong’s reinforcements. Though Yue Jinglong received the battle report early, he delayed sending his troops, having been secretly instructed by Xie Che to let Wei Zhao perish on the battlefield. After waiting for a long time without seeing Yue Jinglong’s troops, Jiang Ci became worried about Wei Zhao's safety and set off alone to seek help from the Yue Clan. Teng Rui was ordered to take over Zhuzhou, seizing wealth and several mansions.

Hearing that Lei Zhen was injured and that Wei Zhao was still fighting, Teng Rui issued a heavy bounty for Wei Zhao’s capture. Wei Zhao ordered Yi Fei to lead the vanguard soldiers in retreat while he distracted the Wei soldiers. Surrounded in a dead-end alley, Wei Zhao fought valiantly, repelling wave after wave of attacks. Yi Fei and the vanguard arrived in time to assist him, engaging the Wei soldiers in a fierce battle.

Jiang Ci hurried toward Yue City, but her horse collapsed from exhaustion. She continued on foot, stumbling along the way. Hong Jie, hearing that Da Liang was at war with the Wei Kingdom, convened with Elder Ping and the other elders, planning to send reinforcements. Jiang Ci arrived in a rush, pleading for help. Hong Jie, Elder Ping, and Elder Ji gathered the Yue soldiers to rescue Wei Zhao.

Wei Zhao and the vanguard held out for two days and nights, gradually becoming exhausted. Forced to hide, Teng Rui captured many civilians, threatening to kill them unless Wei Zhao surrendered. Wei Zhao, Yi Fei, and the others descended from above, escorting the civilians to safety. Wei Zhao then engaged in a final battle with Lei Zhen. Just as all seemed lost, Jiang Ci and Hong Jie arrived with Yue reinforcements, driving the Wei soldiers away and reclaiming Zhuzhou.

Overjoyed, Jiang Ci embraced Wei Zhao, relieved that he was unharmed. Teng Rui and Lei Zhen fled in fear, but Wei Zhao pursued them relentlessly. With no place to escape, Teng Rui surrendered, and Wei Zhao killed him on the spot, avenging Old He and Alan. Upon learning that Wei Zhao had survived, Yue Jinglong quickly moved his troops to seize Zhuzhou.

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