Nancheng Banquet Episode 11 Recap
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At Minister Xiao's funeral, the people whispered rumors that he was murdered by Duke Dingguo's Qin Yan. At this time, Yan Zhangyun took away Minister Xiao's body with his men. Xiao Quan complained to the Emperor, accusing Yan Zhangyun of seeking personal vengeance. He claimed that his father wrote "关酉" before dying, indicating involvement with Duke Dingguo's old associates.
To appease him, the Emperor agreed to let Yan Zhangyun return the body. Yan Zhangyun found perfume from a woman's hair on Minister Xiao's body, and the fatal wound wasn't from a martial artist. The Empress was saddened by her father's death. She lamented that her last visit home turned out to be her final meeting with her father. Now, she not only lacked the Emperor's favor but also lost her family's support.
Hearing this, Xiao Qiang Zi empathized with her and spent the night comforting her, promising to groom her to win the Emperor's favor. The Empress personally applied makeup for Xiao Qiang Zi, even praising her beauty surpassing that of women. In her drunken state, Xiao Qiang Zi admitted to being a woman, but the Empress didn't believe her. Xiao Qiang Zi stumbled out of the Phoenix Hall, catching the Emperor's eye from afar.
He was captivated by her appearance and painted her portrait that night, hoping this confidante could become more. Yan Zhangyun directly took Xiao Qiang Zi away from outside the Phoenix Hall to his room. Xiao Qiang Zi grabbed his hand and confessed her identity as a woman. Just as she was about to express her feelings for him, Yan Zhangyun stopped her in time, but Xiao Qiang Zi kissed him directly. Yan Zhangyun finally stopped concealing his feelings and passionately responded to her.
The next morning, Fu Xiao woke up, recalling the scene of kissing Yan Zhangyun the previous night, reassuring herself it was just a dream. However, her reflection in the mirror reminded her it wasn't a dream, and she had confessed to the Empress her true identity. Worried about the consequences if the Emperor found out, Xiao Quan took care of his sister, who was resting.
At this time, Xiao Qiang Zi, concerned about the Empress, came to visit and inadvertently saw Xiao Quan kissing the sleeping Empress. Xiao Qiang Zi initially wanted to tell the Emperor immediately but felt it inappropriate, fearing it would tarnish the Empress's reputation. Just as she was hesitating, she was seen by the Empress's maid Xue Ru.
When Xiao Quan came out, Xiao Qiang Zi pretended to be calm, asking him to intervene for her, claiming she came to visit because she was worried about the Empress's health. However, she was scolded by Xue Ru at the door, feeling wronged. Xiao Quan, seeing that Xiao Qiang Zi hadn't noticed his actions just now, reprimanded Xue Ru. Xiao Quan went to Fengyue Pavilion, and Lei Chuyue immediately sent someone to inform Yan Zhangyun.
At this time, Lord Liu and court officials were discussing who would replace the Prime Minister. Xiao Quan arrived with evidence of their bribery, keeping them in check. Lord Liu only calmed down after seeing his wife's blood ring. Lei Chuyue overheard Xiao Quan and his men's conversation and was discovered. Xiao Quan ordered an investigation into Lei Chuyue's background. Wei Tianjiao found perfume on Minister Xiao's corpse, which turned out to be from the palace.
Yan Zhangyun instructed him to investigate who used this perfume. Lei Chuyue risked her life to meet Yan Zhangyun overnight and told him the information she overheard, but Xiao Quan had already known about their meeting. Moreover, Lei Chuyue was Lei Bao's daughter, and Xiao Quan knew that Yan Zhangyun had helped old associates of "关酉", so he ordered his men to keep an eye on Lei Chuyue.
Xiao Qiang Zi was worried about the Empress and came to visit, accidentally seeing Xiao Quan kissing her. She initially wanted to tell the Emperor but thought it was inappropriate, as it would tarnish the Empress's reputation. In her dilemma, she was seen by the Empress's maid Xue Ru. When Xiao Quan came out, Xiao Qiang Zi pretended to be calm and asked him to intervene for her. However, she was scolded by Xue Ru, feeling wronged. Xiao Quan, seeing that Xiao Qiang Zi hadn't noticed his actions just now, reprimanded Xue Ru. Xiao Quan went to Fengyue Pavilion, and Lei Chuyue immediately sent someone to inform Yan Zhangyun.
At this time, Lord Liu and court officials were discussing who would replace the Prime Minister. Xiao Quan arrived with evidence of their bribery, keeping them in check. Lord Liu only calmed down after seeing his wife's blood ring. Lei Chuyue overheard Xiao Quan and his men's conversation and was discovered. Xiao Quan ordered an investigation into Lei Chuyue's background.
Wei Tianjiao found perfume on Minister Xiao's corpse, which turned out to be from the palace. Yan Zhangyun instructed him to investigate who used this perfume. Lei Chuyue risked her life to meet Yan Zhangyun overnight and told him the information she overheard, but Xiao Quan had already known about their meeting. Moreover, Lei Chuyue was Lei Bao's daughter, and Xiao Quan knew that Yan Zhangyun had helped old associates of "关酉", so he ordered his men to keep an eye on Lei Chuyue.
Wei Tianjiao's investigation into the palace's perfume matter was discovered by Xiao Quan, who planned to frame Lei Chuyue using this perfume and eliminate the remnants of "关酉". The next day, the civil and military officials recommended Xiao Quan to succeed Minister Xiao's position, with only Yan Zhangyun opposing. The other ministers supported Xiao Quan due to their compromised positions.
Xiao Quan's assumption of the Prime Minister's duties was known to the Empress, who feared her brother would disrespect the Emperor in the future, just like their father did. Xiao Qiang Zi advised the Empress to keep her distance from Xiao Quan, as it was inappropriate for an outsider to enter the harem. Xiao Quan overheard this and intercepted Xiao Qiang Zi on her way back.
Xiao Qiang Zi repeatedly swore not to reveal what she saw that day, knowing Xiao Quan wouldn't spare her. As she fled for her life, she blew the jade whistle, and Yan Zhangyun hurriedly came, seeing Xiao Qiang Zi lying on the ground. He rushed her back to her room, bandaging her wounds in advance and instructing the imperial physician, who was a clever man.
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