Si Jin Episode 40 (Ending) Recap, Plot

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The Princess Royal refused to beg for mercy. She pulled out the hairpin from her head, intending to take her own life. However, everyone misunderstood her actions, thinking she was attempting to assassinate the Emperor. Cui Xu, standing behind her, immediately drew his sword and struck at the Princess Royal. She turned back, looking at the man she had once loved with an expression of disbelief.

Upon realizing that she had intended to take her own life, Cui Xu felt a hint of regret. In the end, the Emperor could not bring himself to be ruthless. To the public, he announced that Lord Changxing had rebelled and that the Princess Royal had protected him with great merit. He even posthumously honored her as a princess. Everyone involved received rewards, and the bloodstains in the palace were cleaned away.

Everything returned to normal, as if nothing had ever happened. Zhen Hang walked out of the imperial prison and saw the kite released by Princess Fuqing. This time, Princess Fuqing was not left waiting in vain—she finally saw Zhen Hang again. As they met, they exchanged a smile. This time, Zhen Hang had no more reservations and embraced Princess Fuqing, even confessing his love to her.

The Emperor acknowledged that Cui Xu's ability to bring troops back to save him was thanks to Jiang Shi’s efforts, and he praised Jiang Shi. Taking advantage of the moment, Yu Qi requested permission to go find Jiang Shi. However, the Emperor firmly refused. Given the current tensions between the two nations, it was not an appropriate time for a prince to visit Nanwu.

Instead, the Emperor decided to take Consort Xian on a trip for relaxation and entrusted the governance of the nation to Yu Qi. Jiang Shi noticed that Nanwu's spices were of excellent quality and suggested that the people engage in trade. The Grand Elder was puzzled by this idea, as Nanwu had only ever had farmers and soldiers—commerce had never been considered.

Jiang Shi explained that Nanwu’s spices were highly valued in Great Zhou and could be exchanged for necessary goods. With mutual trade, both sides could get what they needed, preventing future wars. To help Nanwu prosper quickly, Jiang Shi worked tirelessly to come up with solutions. She also sent Lu Chuchu back to Ling'an to assess the types of spices people needed and wrote a letter to Yu Qi.

When Yu Qi read Jiang Shi’s letter, he noticed that it was entirely focused on strategies for maintaining peace between the two nations and did not mention him at all—this made him feel a little jealous. Just as Yu Qi was sulking, Zhen Hang and Princess Fuqing requested an audience together. Seeing them arrive together, Yu Qi immediately sensed that something extraordinary was happening. Indeed, upon meeting, Zhen Hang directly requested Yu Qi’s permission to marry Princess Fuqing.

Yu Qi naturally agreed to their union and even joked with Zhen Hang. Jiang Shi soon prepared the first batch of spices for trade. Seeing the upcoming start of commerce between the two nations, she was delighted. To further help develop Nanwu’s agriculture, she wrote to Yu Qi, requesting him to send water management experts to assist with dam construction. Meanwhile, Yu Qi and Jiang Shi exchanged heartfelt letters through carrier pigeons.

Prince Qi was appointed as the Governor of the Northern Territory and was sent there to develop the region. Consort Xian was somewhat worried upon hearing the news but felt truly happy that her son had the opportunity to realize his ambitions. Jiang Zhan was appointed as the Special Envoy to the Southwest and was sent to Yangui.

Jiang Ancheng, worried about his son being alone in a distant land, was greatly relieved upon learning that Lu Chuchu would accompany Jiang Zhan. He even urged them to finalize their marriage soon. Jiang Zhan and Lu Chuchu met by the lake, where Lu Chuchu finally admitted her feelings for Jiang Zhan. Overjoyed by her confession, Jiang Zhan and Lu Chuchu’s relationship was finally solidified. A year later, all the Jiang family’s daughters who had been away returned home.

The Jiang Matriarch, seeing her entire family reunited with children and grandchildren surrounding her, was filled with joy. Xie Yinlou also visited, and the sisters took the opportunity to push her in front of Jiang Yi. This time, Jiang Yi no longer rejected her like before. Jiang Shi finally reunited with Yu Qi. From the Grand Elder, she learned that her mother was originally from Nanwu.

She also discovered that the reason she was able to live a second life was because, in her previous life, Yu Qi had deeply regretted killing her and had sacrificed his own life in exchange for hers. Understanding the sacrifice Yu Qi had made for her, Jiang Shi’s love for him deepened. The two were successfully married, and Jiang Shi became the Empress of Great Zhou.

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