The Double Episode 32 Recap
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Past and present, just enjoy life. As Xiao Heng was leaving, he advised Xue Fangfei with these words. Situ Jiuyue, who overheard, was saddened. Xue Huaiyuan's condition improved significantly, and Situ Jiuyue left a prescription for him. She was preparing to return to Da Zhao and hoped that Xue Fangfei would cherish the people around her. Situ Jiuyue felt a bit down seeing Xiao Heng not wearing the bell. The Da Zhao prince noticed her feelings and wanted to ask Hong Xiaodi to arrange a marriage for her, but Situ Jiuyue did not want to be forced.
Shen Yurong successfully organized the alliance meeting, greatly pleasing the Emperor, who hosted a banquet at home. Xue Fangfei's name appeared on the guest list, which Shen Yurong's mother discovered. She objected, believing he should not make mistakes and worried that Princess Wanning would trouble their family. Shen Yurong, staying calm, pretended to pour her tea but secretly added a sedative to the tea, temporarily soothing her to sleep.
Everyone congratulated Shen Yurong on becoming a favorite of the Emperor and toasted him. Xue Fangfei left alone and, upon passing the woodshed, remembered being locked in there by the Shen family, causing her to daydream. Shen Yurong followed her, and Xue Fangfei noticed him. Shen Yurong no longer wanted to hide the truth; he knew Xue Fangfei was not Jiang Li. Xue Fangfei was honest with him, knowing that it was Shen Yurong's mother who framed her. However, she was disappointed by Shen Yurong's avoidance and indulgence. She acknowledged his lingering conscience and asked him to confess his wrongs to the Emperor and repent.
Shen Yurong felt distressed and apologized to Xue Fangfei but could not let his mother and Shen Ruyun fall into danger. Xue Fangfei, angry, accused him of being cowardly and threatened to expose his and Wanning's conspiracy. Shen Yurong stopped her, urging her not to provoke Wanning and hugged her tightly.
Xue Fangfei struggled and shouted for him to let go. Ye Shijie appeared and knocked Shen Yurong unconscious with a stick. Xue Fangfei urged him not to get involved and leave immediately, warning that offending Wanning would endanger the Ye family. Ye Shijie refused to leave, having already realized she was not Jiang Li and called her Xue Fangfei, genuinely wanting to help her. Xue Fangfei begged him again to leave and not add to her troubles.
Shen Yurong's mother woke up suddenly, realizing she had been drugged. She quickly ran out to find Shen Yurong. The others, unaware of what had happened, followed her and discovered Xue Fangfei had knocked Shen Yurong out, intending to take her to see an official. Ye Shijie testified that Shen Yurong had attempted to assault Xue Fangfei, causing Shen Yurong's mother to faint from shock.
Upon hearing the news, Jiang Yuanbai quickly sent a message to Jiang Yuanping. Upon his return, Jiang Yuanping, not wanting the Jiang family's reputation to be tarnished and feeling the responsibility as Xue Fangfei's father, decided to seek justice for her. Princess Wanning was released from her restrictions, and Hong Xiaodi intentionally mentioned the assassin incident to expose the palace's spies, wanting to observe Wanning's reaction. Wanning pretended to be calm, but upon hearing that Shen Yurong had sullied Xue Fangfei, she couldn't contain her anger and hurried to the Dali Temple to find Shen Yurong.
Wanning scolded Shen Yurong, who, weary of his life, wished only for Wanning to spare his family. Wanning, however, became more obsessed and determined to keep him alive. Xiao Heng suddenly returned, disapproving of her actions. Xue Fangfei knew that Wanning would save Shen Yurong and intended to trap Wanning. Xiao Heng believed Xue Fangfei had twice broken her promises to him, but she assured him she knew her limits and wanted to help him.
Prince Cheng sent Li Zhongnan to deliver a message to Wanning, urging her to kill Shen Yurong, but Wanning refused. Xiao Heng, worried about Xue Fangfei's ability to withstand Wanning's retaliation, didn't want her to be in danger. Hong Xiaodi, angry, warned him not to become emotionally involved, fearing it would affect his grand plans. Xiao Heng reminded him not to forget his original intentions and promised that the Xiao family would protect him.
Ye Shijie was determined to continue helping Xue Fangfei, unconcerned about her true identity and supporting her every action. Wanning invited Xue Fangfei to her residence, and Jiang Yuanbai offered to accompany her but was stopped at the door. Xue Fangfei went in alone, where Wanning was playing the zither piece "Falling Pear Blossoms," pretending to want a musical competition. Xue Fangfei bluntly refused, accusing her of harming the innocent. Wanning grabbed her by the throat, threatening to kill her.
Wanning expressed her love for Shen Yurong, explaining that since he had achieved the top scholar status and entered the palace, she was unwilling to fall into disgrace and wanted to drag Shen Yurong down, controlling him by her side. Xue Fangfei didn't believe Wanning could cover the sky with one hand and doubted she could save Shen Yurong. Wanning, unperturbed, said she would take her to meet an old acquaintance.
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