The Inextricable Destiny Episode 23 Recap
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Jiuling came to the location where Rong Yu was giving a lecture, and she stepped forward to ask him to tell her fortune. Rong Yu remained silent, so Jiuling began on her own, stating that the head of the institution and his wife were a perfect match. Rong Yu corrected her in front of everyone, saying he had already divorced his wife. This revelation crushed Jiuling, and she felt deeply disappointed.
The Zhongyong Duke, accompanied by his men, burst into the grand hall and demanded that the Emperor justify his actions. Upon hearing his uncle's claim that someone had attacked him at the hunting ground under the Emperor's orders, the Emperor deflected responsibility, pointing out that everyone around him had been arranged by his uncle, making it impossible for him to act independently. The Zhongyong Duke accused the Emperor of coveting the He family.
The Emperor questioned if this meant his uncle was admitting that he had orchestrated the downfall of the He family. The Zhongyong Duke then suggested that, as the Emperor's health was suffering, he should rest, and he no longer needed to meddle in court affairs. Realizing that the Zhongyong Duke intended to confine him, the Emperor called for help, but no one answered. The Zhongyong Duke sneered, suggesting that the Emperor felt empowered because he had been too lenient.
Jiuling pursued Rong Yu, asking him why they kept encountering each other if they were not destined to be together. Rong Yu claimed he no longer had feelings for Jiuling. Jiuling couldn't believe it and asked why he had risked his life to save her from the fire. Rong Yu retorted that he couldn't understand why she still thought he liked her when he knew she was responsible for the fire. Zhan Ping learned for the first time that Jiuling had set the Astrology Pavilion on fire, which made him angry. Rong Yu ordered his men to clear Jiuling's belongings and asked her to leave.
After the Zhongyong Duke had the Emperor confined, court ministers quickly surrounded him, trying to flatter him as much as possible. The Crown Prince rushed back in distress, urging his father to raise an army and attack the Southlands to rescue his sister. However, the Zhongyong Duke understood that starting a war was not a trifling matter. The Crown Prince accused his father of cowardice and indifference to his daughter's life. In response, the Zhongyong Duke slapped him hard. The Crown Prince was deeply disappointed, never expecting that the person he was closest to was less reliable than someone he had once harmed.
Princess Xilan, in disguise, found Jiuling, and upon learning that the Emperor had been confined by the Zhongyong Duke, Jiuling was deeply anxious. She sought out the spies and quickly rode to the place where the Emperor was exiled, making arrangements. She stormed into the palace, rescuing the Emperor. Heavily guarded by the Zhongyong Duke's men, they were blocked, but the Emperor, despite his confinement, ordered his men to release arrows at Jiuling. Seeing her in danger, the Crown Prince rushed to shield her. Upon seeing his son getting shot, the Zhongyong Duke urgently ordered his men to cease. The Crown Prince apologized to Jiuling for his actions, and Jiuling forgave him. Witnessing his son close his eyes while in Jiuling's embrace, the Zhongyong Duke wept and called out to him.
At that moment, Yan Lie and his men arrived promptly, capturing the Zhongyong Duke Jiang Songmin and his henchmen. Jiang Songmin and his henchmen were subjected to severe punishment. He Liang and his son's wrongful accusations were finally vindicated. Jiuling asked the Emperor to use her merits to absolve Rong Jiong of the Astrology Pavilion's blame. With everything settled, Jiuling paid her respects at her father and brother's graves, tearfully informing them that the He family's grievances had been redressed.
Rong Yu was preparing to choose a new head of the institution, and the astrologers advised him not to rush. At that moment, an urgent message arrived, reporting trouble at the border. The King of the Southlands, leading his forces, had invaded. Chaos gripped the court, but the Emperor had no solution. Jiuling stepped forward, offering to lead the troops to quell the rebellion in the Southlands. However, the court officials believed she couldn't lead the army due to her gender. In the midst of the dispute, Rong Yu appeared and refuted the baseless arguments of the officials. Witnessing Jiuling's loyalty to Jia Lin, the Emperor appointed her as General He and decided to personally lead the campaign alongside her.
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