The Rise of Ning Episode 35 Recap
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The Duke asked Luo Yining what qualities she sought in her ideal partner. Luo Yining explained that he must be talented and courageous, possess both scholarly and military skills, understand and care for her, and be someone with whom she could walk side by side, cherishing each other. The Duke sighed at the difficulty of finding such an extraordinary man. Just then, Luo Shenyuan entered the room to continue Luo Yining’s reading and calligraphy lessons.
The Duke, upon seeing him, realized that Luo Shenyuan fit the image of the man his daughter had in mind, and he happily approved of Luo Shenyuan teaching her. On the way, Luo Shenyuan reassured Luo Yining that once he completed the matters he had in hand, he would certainly have his family arrange a marriage proposal.
When Luo Yining heard that Luo Shenyuan had visited Teacher Sun’s residence earlier and that matchmaking talks had begun, she pretended to be upset. Understanding her reaction, Luo Shenyuan laughed, wrapping his arm around her shoulders and teasingly asking if she was jealous. In truth, he had already declined the proposal, declaring that he would only recognize Luo Yining as his lifelong partner.
Luo Yining personally painted a picture of the events of the Flower Festival, where everyone was wearing flowers and drinking in joy. She deliberately included an image of Luo Shenyuan, as he had been there, helping her wear the silk flower she had chosen. Upon seeing the painting, Luo Shenyuan added a poem himself, wishing that Luo Yining would always be as happy as those depicted in the artwork. Meanwhile, Lu Jiaxue soon captured Yang Ling.
Despite Luo Shenyuan's efforts to assist, Minister Wang intervened, carrying the Emperor’s decree that Yang Ling’s case would be judged jointly by the Dali Court and the Left Minister. Luo Shenyuan understood that the situation was dire; although he believed Yang Ling had been framed, Minister Wang left no loopholes, with all witnesses eliminated. Finding a way to clear his fellow disciple’s name would require substantial effort. The Lin family matriarch opposed Lin Mao marrying Luo Yixiu.
Although Lin Hairu sent multiple letters to the family, they refused to allow their son to marry a Luo family woman. They even sent an elder maid to convey this message publicly, in front of Lin Mao, Luo Chengzhang, and Lin Hairu. Upon hearing his family’s rejection of his marriage to Luo Yixiu, Lin Mao was so upset that he swore he would marry no one but her.
Luo Yixiu overheard this, and tears welled in her eyes at the door. She felt shame, knowing she was now the daughter of a convicted criminal and even the Lin family had turned their backs on her. Lin Mao immediately went to see Luo Yixiu and, seeing her red-rimmed eyes, felt even more distressed. Holding her hand, he urged her not to worry, assuring her he already had a plan.
Luo Shenyuan, meanwhile, was occupied each day overseeing Yang Ling's trial at the Dali Court, where time was of the essence. Lu Jiaxue relentlessly flogged Yang Ling, and if no intervention was found, Yang Ling would not last much longer. Not only did Lu Jiaxue personally whip Yang Ling, but he also handed the whip to Luo Shenyuan, with Minister Wang standing by.
At that moment, any sign of sympathy toward Yang Ling would make Luo Shenyuan a target of Minister Wang’s enmity, so he had no choice but to continue the whipping. Several days passed without Luo Yining seeing Luo Shenyuan. Learning from Luo Chengzhang that the matter was extremely difficult, she couldn't resist the urge to go to the Dali Court. At the entrance, she encountered Lu Jiaxue, who deliberately led her into the interrogation room.
Inside, Luo Shenyuan was pressing a red-hot iron to Yang Ling’s leg, causing him to let out a blood-curdling scream. Luo Yining was shocked, never having seen Luo Shenyuan so ruthless. Luo Shenyuan, noticing her arrival, coldly rebuked her for coming to such a place as a woman. But Luo Yining, understanding the message in his gaze, promptly got up and left.
Lu Jiaxue attempted to sow discord, questioning if Luo Yining hadn’t seen this side of Luo Shenyuan — how he suffered in silence and endured hardships at the Luo family, making it unlikely that he would cherish or protect the Seventh Miss of the Luo family. Luo Yining was disgusted by Lu Jiaxue’s words and unhesitatingly reminded him that he was the least qualified to make such comments.
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