The Inextricable Destiny Episode 17 Recap
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Rong Yu saw the palace's book on the art of love that Jiuling had brought for him and was flustered. He hurriedly fled, leaving Jiuling puzzled. She chased after him. Rong Yu locked himself in his room, thinking to himself that he wasn't angry but was acting like a thief. He believed he shouldn't be too greedy and that Jiuling should be with the person she loved and have children together.
In the morning, Cheng Bi came to inform Jiuling that Rong Yu had woken up. Rong Yu found Jiuling's hand resting on him as he slept, and he went outside to ask Cheng Bi what was happening. Cheng Bi told him that Lady Tan had come. When Jiuling woke up, they both felt embarrassed about what happened the previous night. Jiuling quickly followed Lady Tan, and Rong Yu found it strange that every time Lady Tan came, they would leave together.
Jiuling received a message from the Emperor through Lady Tan, instructing her to use the hunting event to retrieve the military token. After Jiuling left, Rong Yu started searching Jiuling's belongings and found her nighttime clothes in a chest, surprising him. Rong Yu went to the astrology pavilion for a class. On the way, he ordered Zhan Ping to retrieve the He family's records, but he didn't explain why. Jiuling personally came to pick up Rong Yu after his class, telling him they were going out to have fun. Rong Yu was delighted and had regained his fortune-telling abilities, foreseeing that the astrology pavilion's signboard would fall down soon. He quickly hugged Jiuling and startled everyone. Jiuling was puzzled by how Rong Yu could predict the falling signboard.
Upon returning home, Rong Jiong learned about Jiuling taking Rong Yu out for a day of fun and scolded Jiuling for not being more responsible. Rong Yu told his father that the astrology pavilion's signboard was going to fall, and his father's expression changed. He was about to investigate but then told Jiuling and Rong Yu that the young Emperor was organizing a hunting event, and he wanted them to join. Jiuling thought it was against the regulations, but Rong Jiong insisted without accepting any objections.
Jiang Miss from the Regent's family was discussing her upcoming marriage to Xunnan and her imminent role as the Empress. She had mixed feelings about the situation. The Regent's eldest son was favored to become the top scholar, and they talked about the Cat-Holding Gentleman's recent victory at the gambling house. The Regent's eldest son admired the Cat-Holding Gentleman's skills. Jiuling and Rong Yu arrived at the hunting grounds, but Rong Jiong excused himself, claiming he had spent the night studying the stars and was too tired to join. The courtiers speculated that Rong Jiong didn't want to see his nephew and niece-in-law together.
The Emperor arrived at the hunting grounds, and the Master of Ceremonies announced the rules of the competition. The Emperor decided to elevate the rules beyond the original level. The Regent's eldest son won his initial bout and was proud of his victory. Jiuling found it uninteresting and decided to leave with Rong Yu. However, the young aristocrats present mocked her. In response, Jiuling challenged the Regent's eldest son. The Regent believed that Jiuling, as a daughter of a traitor, was not qualified to compete with his sons, especially because she was a woman. Rong Yu was infuriated by this, telling the Regent that the astrology pavilion would no longer welcome him. The Emperor stated that there were no rules forbidding women from participating and allowed Jiuling to face the Regent's eldest son. Jiuling, drawing her sword, gracefully ascended the stage. The Regent's eldest son was already at a disadvantage due to her imposing presence, and after a few rounds, Jiuling defeated him. She then challenged several other disciples from noble families who had previously challenged Rong Yu, and they all fell to her sword.
Jiuling also defeated Yan, the man who had once come to capture her father and brother. The Emperor was about to reward Jiuling when she requested that Rong Yu come up to compete with her. Rong Yu was reluctant, but Jiuling pretended to lose on purpose. She fell to the ground, saying she was defeated by Rong Yu. Keeping his promise, the Emperor appointed Rong Yu as the Grand Inspector General. Rong Yu wasn't pleased, but Jiuling continued to cheer him up. The Regent's eldest son thought Jiuling was overly obedient, but she didn't care about what others thought and remained steadfast in her devotion to Rong Yu.
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