Si Jin Episode 33 Recap, Plot

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Zhen Hang originally intended to plead for Yu Qi during the morning court session, but the emperor did not give him a chance to speak. Yu Qi remained kneeling outside the main hall, persistently pleading with the emperor to revoke the imperial decree of marriage, while Jiang Shi continued to stay outside the palace, enduring hunger alongside him.

Cui Mingyue, upon seeing the wedding attire, became furious upon realizing that Jiang Shi's was identical to hers and complained to her mother. The Eldest Princess, feeling helpless, could only appease her daughter by having imperial-bestowed gemstones embedded into Cui Mingyue's wedding attire, which finally satisfied her. The emperor also came to see Yu Qi, observing his extremely weakened state, yet he remained steadfast in his refusal to yield, insisting on marrying only Jiang Shi.

The emperor, recalling his own past love and defiance, felt sympathy for his son and stood before him to shield him from the sun. Even when Yu Qi collapsed from exhaustion, upon regaining consciousness, he insisted on continuing to kneel. Princess Fuqing, feeling distressed for Yu Qi, brought him water, but he steadfastly refused to drink.

Meanwhile, Cui Mingyue was delighted about her impending marriage to Yu Qi, dressing up meticulously at home and declaring that once she married Yu Qi, she would deal with Jiang Shi. Unaware that Yu Qi was kneeling outside the hall, she assumed that since the emperor had issued an imperial decree, Jiang Shi would not dare to resist. Zhen Hang, upon meeting Jiang Shi, expressed his admiration for her.

When he later saw Princess Fuqing, she too was heartbroken over Yu Qi and Jiang Shi’s predicament but was uncertain how to help. The empress summoned Hua Momo to invite Jiang Shi to meet her at the Imperial Garden, which was separated from Tiande Hall by only one wall—the closest location Jiang Shi could be to Yu Qi. Jiang Shi was deeply moved by the empress’s help.

Princess Fuqing also went to see Yu Qi and pointed towards the place where the kite was flying, telling him that Jiang Shi was right there. Through the kite, Yu Qi and Jiang Shi conveyed their feelings and encouragement to each other. Jiang Yi took her daughter out for a stroll, and Yanyan unexpectedly ran into Zhu Ziyu, who had now become a beggar.

However, Zhu Ziyu was too ashamed to acknowledge his daughter, and Jiang Yi pretended not to recognize him as she led Yanyan away. Later that night, when the streets were empty, Jiang Yi brought food to Yu Qi. Meanwhile, Zhu Ziyu still did not dare to face Jiang Yi, who then questioned how he had ended up in such a miserable state. It turned out that after his separation from Jiang Yi, his family was investigated and exiled.

However, even on the road to exile, the Eldest Princess had sent people to kill him. Out of his entire family of 83 members, Zhu Ziyu was the only survivor. Despite everything, Jiang Yi did not hold grudges and gave Zhu Ziyu some silver, telling him to dress properly and reunite with his daughter. Zhu Ziyu wept bitterly in regret, realizing the foolish mistakes of his past.

Meanwhile, Jiang Shi, unwilling to see Yu Qi suffer such consequences for her sake, took the initiative to request an audience with the emperor. After cleaning himself up, Zhu Ziyu went to see Jiang Yi. Yu Qi, having fainted again, was awakened by the empress, who told him that Jiang Shi had already agreed to the arrangement of two wives serving one husband.

Though Yu Qi still wished to continue pleading, after further persuasion from the empress, he no longer insisted. On the day of the grand wedding, Jiang Shi sat anxiously in her chamber, knowing that Zhu Ziyu held evidence that could turn the situation around, yet uncertain if it would succeed. Cui Mingyue and Jiang Shi’s bridal sedan chairs arrived at Yu Qi’s residence simultaneously.

At that moment, Yu Qi publicly renounced his status as a prince, declaring that he would only marry Jiang Shi. Cui Mingyue was heartbroken and reminded Yu Qi of their betrothal agreement. However, just then, Zhu Ziyu suddenly appeared, revealing that he and Cui Mingyue also had a marriage contract. The matter was brought before Tiande Hall, where Zhu Ziyu produced a contract personally written by Cui Mingyue, proving that the one she had previously burned was a fake.

When Cui Mingyue denied it, Zhen Hang proposed that she rewrite the contract on the spot for comparison. Upon examination, it was confirmed that both contracts were written by the same hand. The Eldest Princess attempted to defend her daughter, but in doing so, she accidentally revealed incriminating details. The emperor, citing the law, ordered Cui Mingyue to fulfill her contract with Zhu Ziyu. The Eldest Princess had no choice but to comply. Seizing the opportunity, the emperor arranged for Cui Mingyue and Zhu Ziyu’s wedding ceremony to be conducted immediately.

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