The Legend of Zhuohua Episode 40 (Ending) Recap, Plot

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It turns out that all of this was a scheme by Liu Yan and Liu Chen. Their conspiracy was designed to expose Princess Rou Jia and bring her to justice. Seeing that their plan had been exposed and there was no way out, Princess Rou Jia drew her sword, intending to strike at Liu Chen. However, Shen Jinghong stepped in front of him and plunged the sword into his own body, taking full responsibility for all the crimes. Princess Rou Jia couldn't believe that he would sacrifice himself for a worthless cause. Shen Jinghong told her that he did it for her. Facing Mu Zhuohua, he said that he would apologize to the world with his blood. He referred to Princess Rou Jia as "Jiao Jiao" for the first time and told her to look back. Holding the lifeless body of Shen Jinghong, she remarked that he died well and that he had betrayed her first.

Princess Rou Jia believed that everything Shen Jinghong said about loyalty and commitment was all lies. She thought that he, like Xue Xiaotang, was just a pawn in her hands. Mu Zhuohua wondered why Princess Rou Jia was deceiving herself like this. She believed that in the world, besides Shen Jinghong, who else could love her as deeply as he did? When Shen Jinghong agreed to cooperate with them, he also requested Mu Zhuohua to spare Princess Rou Jia's life after his death. However, Princess Rou Jia didn't believe Mu Zhuohua's words, thinking that Shen Jinghong was just a pawn, and she arrogantly claimed that she could save herself. Love meant nothing to her; her heart was set on power and authority.

Liu Yan advised her to stop deluding herself, but Princess Rou Jia felt she had done nothing wrong. She believed that her actions were for the greater good of the people. Mu Zhuohua told her that it was because of Shen Jinghong that she realized women could be strong and fearless, not just delicate flowers. She pointed out that everything Princess Rou Jia did was ultimately for herself. Princess Rou Jia countered by asking if she would be willing to sacrifice a hundred lives for the sake of thousands. Mu Zhuohua believed that Princess Rou Jia saw the people as mere pawns and not as her own children. With no other options, Princess Rou Jia gazed at the emperor's throne, took poison that she had prepared, and sat on the throne, passing away.

Mu Zhuohua wanted Liu Yan to take a rest. She admired him for diligently fulfilling his duties even while being ill, addressing him as "Politicking Lord" and commending his dedication. Liu Yan quickly changed the subject, asking if Mu Zhuohua had known about his plan to fake his death. Mu Zhuohua knew that Liu Yan would never leave his jade pendant unattended and understood that he must still be alive. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Liu Yan and Liu Chen began planning. Liu Yan informed Mu Zhuohua that their top priority was to stop Princess Rou Jia, as the consequences would be dire otherwise.

Mu Zhuohua realized that their arguments and fights were all just an act. She thought it was a shame that they didn't pursue careers in acting. Liu Yan instructed Liu Chen to admit his guilt at the right moment, but Liu Chen was reluctant to joke about Liu Yan's life. Liu Yan explained that it was the only way to make Princess Rou Jia feel secure enough to act as she pleased. He believed that Mu Zhuohua wouldn't let him take such risks if she found out, so they kept it a secret from her. Mu Zhuohua heard what Liu Yan said and asked how he could gamble with his life like that. Liu Chen had no choice, as he had been guarding Liu Yan's bedside since he fell into a coma, hoping for his recovery.

Now, Mu Zhuohua couldn't help but worry about Liu Yan. What if Liu Chen genuinely believed what they had said and tried to take Liu Yan's life? Liu Yan had watched Liu Chen grow up, and he believed in his intelligence, honesty, and kindness. Mu Zhuohua urged him not to make jokes about his own life anymore. Zhi Jian confessed his feelings to Guo Juli, telling her that he liked her. Juli replied that she knew, just as Lord Ding liked Lady Mu. Zhi Jian assured her that he would treat her better and better, but Juli felt that things were already good as they were. Liu Chen didn't seek great accomplishments or fame; he just wanted to fulfill his duty to the nation and its people. Princess Zhen, the Grand Princess of Zhen, returned to Jiangnan with Princess Rou Jia's ashes, and Zhi Jian joined Liu Chen as the leader of the Imperial Guards. Liu Chen held a wedding for Mu Zhuohua and Liu Yan, and he announced that women could also hold official positions.

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