The Double Episode 31 Recap
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Ye Shijie stumbled into the pharmacy and found Xiao Heng, informing him about the attack on Situ Jiuyue. Xiao Heng instructed Lu Ji to notify the secret guards to apprehend the attacker. Chu Lan woke up and attempted to kill Situ Jiuyue, but Xiao Heng threw a fan to stop him. Chu Lan released a smoke bomb and escaped.
Xue Fangfei learned about the incident from Ye Shijie and immediately rushed to the Duke's residence, noticing Xiao Heng's anxious expression. Xiao Heng explained Situ Jiuyue's identity, and Xue Fangfei promised to visit her every day. Xiao Heng secretly felt happy upon hearing this.
Xiao Heng sent people to search thoroughly, suspecting that Chu Lan was hiding at the Li family residence, planning to shake the grass to scare the snake. When it was time for rehearsal, Young Master Du was absent again. He sent word through someone to Shen Yurong, claiming that his mother had passed away, so he had to leave. Shen Yurong had no choice but to ask if anyone was willing to perform with Xue Fangfei. Everyone remained silent, so he decided to choose based on academic rankings.
The crowd privately looked at Zhao Qi, thinking he was the only one qualified. Zhao Qi deliberately suggested that Shen Yurong should perform, and everyone gossiped, believing Shen Yurong was in love with Xue Fangfei. Shen Ruyun suddenly appeared, causing the gossip to stop.
Xue Fangfei treated Jiang Jingrui to a meal, hoping he would help her act in front of Shen Yurong. She decided to resign from the alliance performance, wanting Shen Yurong to come to her residence to invite her. Jiang Jingrui was surprised when Shen Yurong indeed came to the Hanlin Academy and asked why Xue Fangfei wasn't there. Jiang Jingrui deliberately spread rumors about Shen Yurong and Xue Fangfei's relationship, causing her to fall ill, with Liu Xu joining in the commotion.
Shen Yurong hoped Xue Fangfei wouldn't be affected by rumors and should focus on the bigger picture. Xue Fangfei talked about her appearance, suggesting that they perform together to prove their relationship was simple. Shen Yurong hesitated, and Xue Fangfei provoked him, suggesting he didn't love his late wife, which is why he didn't want to perform with her. Angrily, Shen Yurong slammed the table, declaring he loved his late wife and agreed to perform with Xue Fangfei.
Li Zhongnan hid Chu Lan in the Imperial Guard Office, warning Li Jin not to mess up as he had worked hard to win over Yuan Jiang. Xue Fangfei visited the Duke's residence to see Situ Jiuyue, who was unhappy seeing her close to Xiao Heng.
Shen Yurong's mother learned he was going to perform with Xue Fangfei and scolded him, worried that Princess Wanning would be displeased. Princess Wanning, aware of their frequent rehearsals at the Hanlin Academy, pretended to be calm but had her own plans. Ye Shijie believed the rumors and could only watch Xue Fangfei from a distance. After rehearsal, Xue Fangfei was attacked by masked men. Shen Yurong took a sword strike for her, recognizing the attacker as one of Princess Wanning's people, silently signaling them to leave. Zhao Ke arrived just in time, causing the attackers to flee.
Xue Fangfei guessed the masked men were sent by Princess Wanning and regretted that the witness escaped. Xiao Heng scolded Xue Fangfei for risking herself, but she promised it was a one-time thing, hoping Xiao Heng would trust her. Princess Wanning, seeing Shen Yurong's sword wound, said he shouldn't provoke her. Shen Yurong replied that performing together was for the court's business, and only by not avoiding it could he have a clear conscience.
The next day, the Da Zhao delegation arrived in the capital, and Shen Yurong reminded the Hanlin scholars to be prepared. He reported to the Emperor, coincidentally encountering Xiao Heng. Their eyes met, and Xiao Heng showed no regard for him.
Chu Lan remained elusive, and Xiao Heng suggested to Hong Xiaodi that the Longwu Army should be deployed, believing Chu Lan was hiding in the Imperial Guard Office. Li Zhongnan and Yuan Jiang were discussing matters when Xiao Heng led a search, blocked by Yuan Jiang with a drawn sword. The Longwu Army appeared, disregarding Yuan Jiang's face, determined to search thoroughly. Xiao Heng ordered them not to show mercy. Knowing the Longwu Army could act first and report later, Yuan Jiang dared not interfere.
The Longwu Army surrounded the Imperial Guard Office, finding Chu Lan but failing to capture him. Li Zhongnan blamed Li Jin for the mishap and slapped him hard. Li Jin had intended to harm Xiao Heng but ended up ruining Li Zhongnan's plans.
The Da Zhao prince finally arrived and met Situ Jiuyue, hoping Xiao Heng would quickly find the assassin. At the banquet, the Da Zhao prince thanked Hong Xiaodi for finding the long-lost Situ Jiuyue. Xue Fangfei and Shen Yurong performed together, making Shen Yurong recall past memories. Xiao Heng watched with a heavy heart, and the Da Zhao prince noticed Situ Jiuyue's feelings.
Xiao Heng prepared to escort the Da Zhao prince to the border, reminding Xue Fangfei not to sacrifice herself for others. Situ Jiuyue overheard their conversation.
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