Si Jin Episode 39 Recap, Plot

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Yu Qi and Jiang Shi faced another moment of separation. Jiang Shi needed to go to Nanwu to persuade them to withdraw their troops, while Yu Qi had to find Cui Xu and convince him to lead his army back to Ling'an to suppress the rebellion. The Emperor was also waiting for news from Yu Qi, as only Yu Qi had the power to contend with the Princess Royal.

Yu Qi successfully met with Cui Xu, but Cui Xu did not believe that the Princess Royal was plotting a rebellion and dared not mobilize his troops without imperial orders. With Nanwu’s forces pressing at the border, any withdrawal of troops could leave them vulnerable to an invasion. Yu Qi proposed that Jiang Shi could persuade Nanwu to retreat, but Cui Xu doubted that a woman could convince an entire nation.

Yu Qi then revealed that Jiang Shi was the Saintess, shocking Cui Xu. The Princess Royal had now developed ambitions of becoming Empress. Lord Changxing urged her to act swiftly, and she decided to eliminate her greatest obstacle—Zhen Hang. Jiang Shi and Lu Chuchu arrived at the Sacred Mountain of Nanwu and met with the Grand Elder. Everything felt exactly the same as in her previous life, even bringing a sense of familiarity.

Cui Xu received a falsified imperial decree from the Princess Royal, ordering him to attack Nanwu. Suspicious of the decree, he brought it to Yu Qi for confirmation. Jiang Shi successfully persuaded the Grand Elder to withdraw Nanwu’s troops. Initially, the Grand Elder was concerned that retreating would leave them vulnerable to attack, but in the end, he heeded Jiang Shi’s words. True to their agreement, Nanwu withdrew its forces.

At the same time, Yu Qi convinced Cui Xu to lead his troops back to Ling'an to quell the rebellion. However, upon seeing the Great Zhou army retreat, the Grand Elder contemplated launching an attack while they were weakened. Jiang Shi firmly opposed this idea.

The Grand Elder questioned her, arguing that Nanwu and the Great Zhou were in a state of constant competition, and if they did not seize this opportunity to strengthen themselves, they would be at a disadvantage once the Great Zhou regained its power. Jiang Shi told the Grand Elder that she had seen this war in a dream—many people would die, and neither side would truly benefit.

She assured him that she had a way to make Nanwu stronger without resorting to war. Zhen Hang and Princess Fuqing communicated through a wall, exchanging information. Princess Fuqing learned that preparations were being made in the palace for a grand ritual, leading Zhen Hang to suspect that the Princess Royal intended to seize the throne. He deduced that anyone who opposed her would not escape death.

The Princess Royal sent her trusted subordinate, Shiji, to eliminate all those who stood against her, leaving only Zhen Hang alive. Meanwhile, the Empress discovered a way to escape the palace, but it could only save Princess Fuqing. However, Princess Fuqing insisted on staying behind to share her mother’s fate. Yu Qi and Cui Xu disguised themselves as merchants in an attempt to infiltrate the city.

However, the gate guards grew suspicious of their group and insisted on conducting an inspection. Cui Xu, already prepared for such a situation, had his hand on his sword, ready to act. Just as they were about to be exposed, Prince Qi suddenly arrived and took them all away. The Princess Royal ordered Zhen Hang’s capture because he had hidden the members of the Earl of Dongping’s household.

She even vented her anger on Zhen Hang’s family, intending to eliminate them all. Zhen Hang was tortured in prison. Through the prison window, he saw a kite released by Princess Fuqing, but at this moment, Princess Fuqing was unaware that she would never be able to wait for Zhen Hang again. Prince Qi brought Yu Qi and his group to the Earl of Dongping’s residence and informed them about the situation in the palace.

Yu Qi then arranged for his men to infiltrate the palace in secret. His forces quietly replaced the Jifeng Guards who were originally loyal to the Princess Royal. The Princess Royal gathered the Empress, Consort Xian, and others, forcing the Emperor to write an edict of abdication. She threatened that if he refused, she would kill one person every incense stick’s time. At that moment, Prince Qi arrived with the Imperial Seal.

The Princess Royal, overjoyed, let her guard down and approached to take it. Just then, Yu Qi, disguised as a eunuch, took the Princess Royal hostage. From the surrounding rooftops, more of Yu Qi’s men descended, seizing control of the palace hall. The Princess Royal remained unfazed, believing her soldiers were still in control outside. However, when she looked out, she realized that Cui Xu’s troops had taken over.

She then placed her last hope in Lord Changxing, but he had already been captured. At this moment, the Princess Royal knew that the tides had turned and all her schemes had failed.

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