The Rise of Ning Episode 20 Recap
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Luo Yilian, with tears streaming down her face, knelt before her father. Upon hearing that her father was about to punish her brother and forbid him from taking the imperial exams, she deeply regretted her actions. She begged her father, pleading that since Xuanyuan had studied diligently for many years, he should be allowed to take the exam. In the end, Luo Chengzhang was moved by sympathy and agreed to let Xuanyuan participate in the exam.
Luo Yining escorted Luo Shenyuan out of the house, and Luo Shenyuan whispered that they had ultimately spared Luo Yilian. Luo Yining smiled, acknowledging that Xuanyuan was innocent. After studying hard for so many years, it would be a shame if he lost his chance because of his elder sister's poor decisions. Finally, Luo Shenyuan secured the top position—he became the Jieyuan (the highest rank in the provincial exams).
On the day the results were announced, Luo Yining was overjoyed to see his name in first place. Lin Hairu was genuinely happy for Luo Shenyuan as well. Despite not showing much favoritism towards him in the past, and never giving him any special treatment in his studies, she was surprised and proud that he had succeeded! When those who had come to check the results learned that Luo Shenyuan had become the Jieyuan, they immediately began proposing marriage alliances.
Lin Hairu, proudly leading Luo Shenyuan back home, felt this was her moment of glory. Ever since she married into the Luo family, she had endured the scorn of concubines and suffered the pain of not having children. But since Luo Shenyuan was adopted into her care, good fortune had followed. Now, she was the mother of the Jieyuan! When Luo Chengzhang heard that Xuanyuan had passed the exam, he was very pleased.
But upon learning that Luo Shenyuan had taken the top spot, the smile disappeared from his face. Luo Shanyuan did not pass the exam, and Chen Lan felt deeply troubled. She did not attend the celebration banquet that night.
Lin Mao also failed the exam, and fearing his elder sister's wrath, he cried and wailed before Lin Hairu, expressing deep regret and vowing to work hard in the future to make up for his failure and not disappoint his sister and parents. Seeing her brother in tears, Lin Hairu nearly believed that he had truly changed. She deliberately instructed the maid to close the door.
Lin Mao, thinking his sister had left, pulled out the wine and meat hidden under his bed, feeling smug that he had once again deceived his sister. Little did he know, as he looked up, his sister’s stick was already coming down! Lu Jiaxue took his men to the villa Luo Yining had mentioned and found the unmarked tombstone. Inside was a woman’s corpse.
His subordinates also reported the results of their investigation: years ago, a maid named Meimei, who had been by Luo Yining’s side, had indeed died. Lu Jiaxue, devastated, left with a heavy heart and ordered his men to give the woman a proper burial. After Luo Shenyuan became the Jieyuan, the old lady of the Luo family kept her promise and handed over the evidence written by the old master Luo.
Luo Shenyuan took this precious and heavy piece of evidence, vowing to clear the injustice while ensuring no harm would come to the Luo family. Daoyan still decided to strike the Dengwen Drum (a drum used to seek justice), despite Luo Shenyuan's strong objections. Luo Shenyuan, now the Jieyuan, urged him to wait a bit longer. Once Luo Shenyuan had passed the higher-level exams and obtained an official position, it would be easier to handle things.
Daoyan, though appreciative of his younger disciple’s good intentions, couldn’t wait any longer. Now gravely ill, the only thing Daoyan wanted was to present his petition and draw the attention of the court officials. Lu Jiaxue had also noticed Daoyan but didn’t immediately arrest him. Instead, he planned to use Daoyan as bait to catch all those who supported Chen Jiuheng. Luo Shenyuan had guessed Lu Jiaxue’s intentions.
Although his elder brother had already resigned himself to life and death, Luo Shenyuan still quietly spread the word, hoping his fellow disciples could secretly protect Daoyan.
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