The Double Episode 36 Recap
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Shen Yurong was writing in his room, knowing that today was the day Princess Wanning and Li Jin were getting married. The Princess, upon her arrival, had already given the Li family a taste of her power. In the evening, Li Jin came to the Princess's room, but she deliberately found various excuses to keep him from sitting by the bed.
When it came time to drink the traditional wedding cup of wine, Li Jin had to stand to drink with her. He could barely endure the humiliation; after all, he never wanted to marry her in the first place. If it weren't for his father's insistence, he wouldn't have agreed to this marriage. Princess Wanning’s heart was solely with Shen Yurong. Looking at a hairpin, she started to cry, saddened by the fact that she couldn’t marry her true love.
Suddenly, she experienced severe abdominal pain and moved from the bed to the bedside. Meanwhile, Shen Yurong's mother learned about the marriage but saw no sadness on Shen Yurong’s face, only joy. Xue Fangfei noticed her brother Xue Zhao's condition had improved significantly. Xue Zhao mentioned Qiong Zhi, whom he always remembered fondly. Xue Fangfei told him a kind lie, saying Qiong Zhi had married a good man and was living happily.
Though Xue Zhao felt a bit lost, he found comfort in knowing Qiong Zhi was well. Holding back tears, Xue Fangfei ran out. Xue Zhao, observing his sister’s state, suspected that Qiong Zhi had met a bad fate and ultimately hadn’t waited for him. Xiao Heng and Situ Jiuyue were still on the mountain collecting herbs.
Xiao Heng was forced to stay by Situ Jiuyue’s side, as the only condition for Dazhao Emperor’s unconditional support was that Xiao Heng and Situ Jiuyue marry, since Jiuyue liked Xiao Heng. Xiao Heng remarked that if Prince Cheng gained control of Yan, it would be disastrous for the entire country. When Li Jin was about to return to his room, the maids were driven out. Although Li Jin disliked the Princess, he had to greet her with a smile.
The Princess, finding the food unappetizing, punished a maid. Li Jin could only bow his head in front of the Princess. Xue Fangfei came over that night and learned from her brother that Xiao Heng was returning. Although she didn’t say it, she was very happy inside. However, the person she met was not Xiao Heng but the old General, Xiao Heng’s grandfather, who brought wine.
Xue Fangfei immediately recognized him as the veteran who helped the Emperor establish the kingdom. The General, pleased after hearing her words, prepared to leave. At that moment, Xiao Heng returned. Xiao Heng treated his grandfather coldly, even suggesting throwing out the things he brought. Xue Fangfei sensed something wrong between Xiao Heng and his grandfather but decided not to ask immediately, thinking Xiao Heng would tell her when the time was right. Shen Yurong had people find books about herbs.
They discovered Prince Cheng was recruiting soldiers everywhere. After finally finding a clue, the suspect committed suicide out of fear and took all the blame, indicating everything had been pre-planned, waiting for Xiao Heng to come up empty-handed. Princess Wanning left the mansion, with Li Jin wanting to accompany her, emphasizing the child’s safety. The Princess, however, ignored him. Shen Yurong sent people to search for several herbs.
Right after, he learned the Princess had come to the mansion wanting to talk to him alone. Concerned about the child's safety, Shen Yurong expressed his desire not to stay at the mansion and urged the Princess to consider the bigger picture. Holding the Princess, Shen Yurong appeared thoughtful. Xiao Heng sensed that the seemingly perfect plan had hidden problems. Indeed, he discovered major issues elsewhere.
Xiao Heng immediately ordered the arrest of those involved, but these individuals turned out to be his grandfather’s subordinates. Li Jin knew the Princess had gone to the Shen mansion and still acted arrogantly. Li Jin threatened her with her relationship with Shen Yurong. Though angry, the Princess had to endure for her child’s sake. The grandfather, upon learning Xiao Heng had arrested his men, wanted him to release them quickly. Xiao Heng, however, showed no gratitude.
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