The Legend of Zhuohua Episode 37 Recap, Plot

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Princess Rou Jia took something and went to visit the Empress Dowager. The steward informed her about the argument between Liu Yan and Liu Chen, and Princess Rou Jia thought that Liu Yan wasn't giving Liu Chen enough face. She also sought out Shen Jinghong, asking him what she had done to offend him, as he was drinking alone and playing chess without acknowledging her. Princess Rou Jia asked if it was because she had used Mu Zhuohua, and whether Mu Zhuohua was more important to him than she was. Shen Jinghong asked her how far she was willing to go for her imperial throne, even if it meant doing anything at any cost. She told him that their chess game was reaching its conclusion and asked if he would help her finish it, but Shen Jinghong refused.

Princess Rou Jia didn't give up and told Shen Jinghong that he would eventually realize that her choice was the right one. Worried that the ministers might not willingly support her, she sent them a gift along with some letters to present during court sessions. This would eliminate the obstacles to her rise to power. Liu Yan began coughing again, and Mu Zhuohua asked him why. Liu Yan thought it might be because of the argument with Liu Chen. Mu Zhuohua told him that Liu Chen's current position was different, and he might be under a lot of pressure, so perhaps a different approach to communication would be better.

Liu Yan asked Mu Zhuohua what she would do if he were no longer there in the future. Mu Zhuohua humorously replied that she would find a young and handsome man to visit his grave every day. Liu Yan told her that there was still a long life ahead of them, and even without him, she should live it well. During the morning court session, the ministers began accusing Prince Liu of various wrongdoings, including excessive killings and misuse of military power. Liu Chen was furious upon hearing this. Mu Zhuohua quickly stepped forward to explain and defend him.

Judge Zhou presented the palace records from the day of the late emperor's death, revealing that Liu Yan had moved troops into the palace, and the records needed to be updated. Liu Chen was enraged and ordered Liu Yan to be taken to the dungeon for further judgment. The guards arrived at Liu Yan's residence, where Zhi Jian and Zhi Mo wanted to accompany him. Liu Yan, however, urged them not to take any hasty actions and to help clear his name. Mu Zhuohua rushed to the royal palace but arrived too late; Liu Yan had already been taken away. She advised Zhi Jian and Zhi Mo not to act rashly and to help vindicate Liu Yan.

Princess Rou Jia informed her Imperial Grandaunt, Nanchen, that a change was imminent, and she advised her to back down while she still could. However, Princess Rou Jia asked her Imperial Grandaunt for the Exorcism Sword, and when she refused, Princess Rou Jia stated that even without it, she could still ascend to the throne. In the court, the ministers requested Liu Chen to execute Liu Yan. Princess Rou Jia cautioned them not to take it lightly until the last moment. Liu Chen ordered a servant to present the evidence provided by the ministers to Liu Yan for his explanation. Liu Yan, resigned to the situation, told the servant that it didn't matter since Liu Chen already believed it, rendering his defense pointless.

Liu Chen, upon learning this, became even angrier, feeling that Liu Yan didn't respect him at all. Mu Zhuohua informed Liu Chen of Princess Rou Jia's crimes, but he didn't believe her. He thought that Mu Zhuohua had a audacious nerve to falsely accuse her own elder sister. He asked Mu Zhuohua for evidence, but she couldn't provide any. Mu Zhuohua sought out He Xin and told him that the only chance to save Liu Yan might be the Exorcism Sword of the State. However, it was with Princess Nanchen, and there was no way to obtain it. Princess Rou Jia told Judge Zhou that this wasn't enough, and Liu Chen hadn't made up his mind to kill Liu Yan yet, and there were people who wanted to save him.

Liu Yan's soldiers learned that he had been imprisoned, and they decided to march on Dingjing to rescue him. Liu Chen, infuriated upon hearing this and encouraged by the ministers, became even more furious. Shen Jinghong suggested that Liu Yan should address the soldiers. Liu Yan went outside and told all the soldiers that they were there to protect the people and Nanchen. He asked them to consider him as their protector if they still recognized him.

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