The Legend of Zhuohua Episode 16 Recap, Plot

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Inside the Xiaoqin Palace, Ye Mu Jing and his colleagues from Beiliang were drinking together. He told them that what happened today showed that their Nan Chen couldn't afford to lose. Just as he was saying this, Liu Yan found him and invited Ye Mu Jing to have a drink and discuss matters. Ye Mu Jing found it strange that he had been poisoned by the Abyssal Lotus Flower but hadn't died. Liu Yan explained that Nan Chen was vast and abundant in resources, so he naturally wouldn't die. Ye Mu Jing argued that Nan Chen had lost its elite soldiers in the Battle of Juma River, and he questioned how Liu Yan had the audacity to continue living. Liu Yan shared the story of his closest comrades with him, emphasizing that if he bore the weight of so many loyal friends' lives, he too would be reluctant to die.

Liu Yan knew that someone must have leaked information about the Battle of Juma River to Ye Mu Jing. This informant was beyond their control, and they didn't even know who it was. Liu Yan proposed a deal to Ye Mu Jing: if Ye Mu Jing revealed everything he knew, Liu Yan would agree not to wage war on Beiliang for ten years. Initially reluctant, Ye Mu Jing was persuaded by Mu Zhuohua and the others, mentioning that Ye Mu Jing urgently wanted to return to Beiliang for important matters. He reluctantly revealed that the informant was Xue Xiaotang. After divulging this information, Ye Mu Jing left with a big laugh. Mu Zhuohua and Liu Yan analyzed the situation and suspected that Ye Mu Jing's statements might not be entirely true; he might be trying to sow discord within Nan Chen's ranks.

In her inner thoughts, Liu Yan was determined not to let Ye Mu Jing have his way. Mu Zhuohua reassured Liu Yan, encouraging him to persevere as success was certain. She was about to leave after speaking, but Liu Yan stopped her, questioning why she always avoided him. Mu Zhuohua assured him that he wasn't a formidable beast but that his presence unsettled her emotions. She quickly departed after saying this. Ye Mu Zhen was bidding farewell to her brother, Ye Mu Jing. He told her that he had set things in motion and encouraged her to fan the flames further. Mu Zhuohua and Shen Jinghong discussed the matter and coincidentally encountered Liu Yan and Liu Chen.

Mu Zhuohua felt extremely awkward and used an excuse to ask Liu Chen how his leg was doing. Liu Yan asked her why she was avoiding him. Mu Zhuohua denied avoiding him. Liu Chen reassured her that he wasn't one to hold grudges and not reciprocate kindness. He had already spoken to Liu Ju, giving Mu Zhuohua the liberty to teach at the academy whenever she wanted. Mu Zhuohua was delighted to hear this and perceived Liu Chen as sincere. Liu Chen was equally pleased and smiled. Watching them converse so happily, Liu Yan deduced that this was why Mu Zhuohua was distancing herself from him. Liu Yan and Liu Chen played chess together and chatted about Mu Zhuohua. Liu Chen felt that Mu Zhuohua had contributed to the matter involving Ye Mu Jing and asked Liu Yan why he hadn't sought rewards for her.

Liu Yan felt a twinge of jealousy and curtly replied with just two words, "No need." Shen Jinghong and Mu Zhuohua, due to their reception of officials, were both promoted: Shen Jinghong to the fifth official rank and Mu Zhuohua to the sixth official rank. Mu Zhuohua knew her promotion was due to Liu Yan's support. Coincidentally, during Liu Yan's rest day, Mu Zhuohua visited the Dingwang Residence and presented him with an inkstone. Liu Yan advised her not to get involved in the princes' conflicts. Mu Zhuohua was unsure how to respond. She distanced herself for the sake of her career and didn't want Liu Yan to obstruct her path. Seeing her reaction, Liu Yan decided not to say more.

As Mu Zhuohua left and noticed Liu Yan's lack of happiness, she resolved to prepare sincere gifts for him the next day. Early the next morning, Mu Zhuohua prepared pastries despite the rain and delivered them to the Dingwang Residence. The steward Zhang informed her that Liu Yan had gone to bed early and couldn't be seen. In truth, Liu Yan was bedridden due to illness. Upon returning home, Mu Zhuohua confessed to Guo Juli that she had misunderstood the situation and regretted distancing herself. Liu Yan was avoiding her now, and even though she felt uncomfortable about it, she asked Juli if Liu Yan had given up on her. The southern region was facing a locust plague, and Liu Ju was worried. Liu Chen volunteered to go and provide relief to the affected areas. Liu Ju dispatched Mu Zhuohua and Shen Jinghong to join him, hoping they could assist.

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