The Double Episode 14 Recap
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His Majesty told Xiao Heng that dealing with Princess Wanning must be handled with caution. After all, Xiao Heng was one of His Majesty's trusted confidants. Princess Wanning was very angry today because of Shen Yurong's actions, but Shen Yurong advised her not to overthink it, and eventually, Princess Wanning agreed.
His Majesty went to rest at the Empress Dowager's place, and the Empress Dowager expressed her desire to visit the temple. His Majesty found it thoughtful of her, as it was a place his mother often visited. However, this news quickly reached Xiao Heng's ears. Jiang Jingrui brought something for Xue Fangfei, making her days ahead difficult.
Xue Fangfei thought of going to the Ye family, but Jiang Jingrui felt it would be a waste for her to leave the capital, considering her current fame. In fact, Xue Fangfei chose to leave after Xiao Heng told her that the Empress Dowager wanted to take her to worship Buddha. This was actually part of a scheme by the Empress Dowager's sister, Ji Shuran, to keep Xue Fangfei away from the conflicts.
Xue Fangfei felt it was time to lay low and not rush into things. She had noticed Jiang Jingrui's affection for Liu Xu, which made him embarrassed. Xue Fangfei planned to apologize to the Ye family on her own and since it wasn't far from her hometown, she also intended to pay respects to her father, who had no one to help with his burial.
In the evening, everyone gathered to watch the excitement. Ye Shijie was the last to arrive, and Jiang Jingrui initially refused an invitation from Ye Shijie's uncle to dinner. However, Xue Fangfei accepted the invitation. During dinner, the uncle thanked Xue Fangfei for helping Ye Shijie get an audience with the emperor.
Xue Fangfei expressed her intention to apologize to the Ye family, which surprised Ye Shijie. Initially hesitant, the uncle eventually agreed after Xue Fangfei's earnest request. Before leaving, Xue Fangfei told Ye Shijie about her difficult situation at the Jiang residence and her need to return to the Ye family to explain past events.
Xiao Heng planned to watch the play with someone but unexpectedly encountered Xue Fangfei nearby. He sent someone to invite her, and she readily accepted. They watched the play together, and Xue Fangfei chose a cup of "bitter tea" among three options, which was actually a cup of sweet tea.
They discussed the hardships of life, and Xiao Heng then let her continue watching the play. Xue Fangfei found it enjoyable, and Xiao Heng couldn't help but glance at her, promising that the best part of the play was yet to come. Meanwhile, the actress, Xiaotao Hong, kept staring at Xue Fangfei.
She asked Xiao Heng about his thoughts on the play, then, along with two others, rushed at Xiao Heng with daggers. Xue Fangfei was caught in the fray. She helped Xiao Heng fend off an attack, and afterward, Xiao Heng bandaged her wound. Xue Fangfei had already known that Xiao Heng had called her here as a ruse to catch Xiaotao Hong, showing her remarkable capability.
Xiao Heng learned about Xiaotao Hong's treachery, a crime punishable by death. He even knew that she was the beloved of Prince Cheng. Under his coercion, she revealed Prince Cheng's whereabouts. Xiao Heng reported this information to His Majesty and decided to personally go to Luyang.
Ye Shijie took his uncle to see Jiang Yuanbai, who inquired about Ye's old lady. He then casually mentioned wanting to take Xue Fangfei back to Luyang. At first, Jiang Yuanbai was hesitant, but Xue Fangfei expressed her desire to return to Luyang. Jiang Yuanbai initially planned to refuse the Empress Dowager's request to take Xue Fangfei to worship Buddha, but when his mother intervened and agreed, he relented. Later, his mother mentioned Xue Fangfei's desire to go to Luyang, and Jiang Yuanbai agreed.
Ji Shuran believed that as long as Xue Fangfei was not in the capital, it wouldn't affect her daughter Jiang Ruoyao's prospects. Jiang Ruoyao needed to win her father's favor. Xue Fangfei was about to leave for Luyang, and Liu Xu and Jiang Jingrui came to see her off. Xue Fangfei secretly vowed to make everyone pay when she returned.
Xiao Heng initially had no plans to go to Luyang himself, but upon learning that Xue Fangfei was going there, he decided to go too. The uncle took Xue Fangfei home, but the aunt was out dealing with matters at the shop. Xue Fangfei went out, worried about trouble at the Ye residence. The aunt mistook her for a fox spirit and wanted to reprimand her but sent a maid instead.
However, the maid was driven away by Tong Er. Xue Fangfei learned that Qiong Zhi was now at a brothel. Xiao Heng planned to find Wu Lan, who was also at a brothel, so he went alone. From an old maid, Xiao Heng learned that Qiong Zhi was a flower card dealer.
Xiao Heng met Wu Lan, unaware that she was the woman before him. Before they could even have tea, Wu Lan attacked Xiao Heng with a concealed weapon. Xue Fangfei also met Qiong Zhi and mentioned her brother, Xue Zhao.
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