Episode 31 recap: Coercion of Li Sun by Ruyi.
Ning Yuan Zhou asked Ruyi to wait for him. He was going to give her a gift. After saying that, he went to forge iron and cast a sword for Ruyi. Ruyi watched Ning Yuan Zhou attentively and thought that he looked handsome at that moment. Ning Yuan Zhou used his own blood to open the sword he had forged. He wanted to accompany Ruyi with this sword, just like how he accompanied her, allowing Ruyi to freely roam the rivers and lakes.
With tears in her eyes, Ruyi named the sword "Red Dust." Yu Shi San saw Ning Yuan Zhou bandaging his wounds and jokingly said that he used the good iron from the Liudao Hall that had been stored for several years to forge a sword for Ruyi. Ning Yuan Zhou felt a bit embarrassed upon hearing Yu Shi San's words.
Yu Shi San continued, saying that he was used to living in the mortal world, but this time he had to admit that Ning Yuan Zhou truly made him admire him. Yu Shi San said that Ning Yuan Zhou's actions were truly impressive. Even if he were a woman, he would be moved by the blood sacrifice for the sword. His heart would have long been melted into a pool of spring water.
Yu Shi San was worried that Ning Yuan Zhou's injuries would consume a lot of his strength, especially with a major battle approaching. Without hesitation, Ning Yuan Zhou started sparring with Yu Shi San. Ning Yuan Zhou told Yu Shi San that his internal energy was unstable and he had taken a secret medicine, which was not easy to detoxify. At this critical moment, he couldn't guarantee that he would come back.
Yu Shi San comforted Ning Yuan Zhou, but he replied that the Liudao Hall never relied on luck. Yu Shi San couldn't hold back his emotions, and Ning Yuan Zhou continued, saying that if something happened, Yu Shi San should take his brothers and leave without worrying about him. This matter should remain confidential for now.
Ning Yuan Zhou believed that Yang Ying would definitely clear their names. Ruyi took the sword given to her by Ning Yuan Zhou and went to meet Deng Hui alone. When Deng Hui learned that Ruyi had killed the Crown Prince Wang Guogong, he felt that only one of them could leave alive today. Just as he was about to make his move, Ruyi proposed to make a deal with him.
They agreed to leave the temple alive first. Wudi heard some commotion outside and recalled the secret sign his sister had told him. He became clever and, after receiving the secret message, he wrote back with great excitement. When Ning Yuan Zhou was preparing to take action, he unintentionally saw the jade Ruyi and remembered her. Yuan Lu felt that Ning Yuan Zhou seemed a bit lost in his thoughts.
Deng Hui and Ruyi fought until it was dark, and there was no clear winner. Just as Ruyi was about to gain the upper hand, the Zhu Yiwei arrived at the scene, causing Ruyi to lose her advantage.
The Zhu Yiwei pretended to fight with Ruyi. Ruyi fell unconscious to the ground, and Deng Hui took her away. Wudi heard the sound of a Kongming lantern and thought it was an opportunity to escape. The members of the Liudao Hall also arrived, and Wudi was thrilled to see his own people, thinking that he was saved.
While fighting, Ning Yuan Zhou's internal energy became unstable. Yu Shi San hurriedly came to support him. Wudi saw that Ning Yuan Zhou and the others had an odd expression and thought they were going to kill him. Upon seeing Ning Yuan Zhou bowing down, Wudi became excited and asked them to save him.
When Yang Ying was about to leave, Du Daren was stabbed by the Zhu Yiwei. In order to stabilize Emperor An, Yang Ying asked Sun Lang to take Du Daren to see a doctor and stayed behind herself. Sun Lang didn't listen, but Yang Ying, using her status, ordered him to prioritize the overall situation. Yang Ying felt that it was time for them to do something.
Yang Ying was very afraid and made a vow, seeking help from the heavens in the courtyard. Qian Zhao and his men intercepted the Zhu Yiwei. Ning Yuan Zhou sensed that something was wrong and instructed Yu Shi San to follow Wudi and jump into the water. Unfortunately, Yu Shi San got injured during the fight but was fortunately saved by Yuan Lu. While Yu Shi San was dragging Wudi, they were pursued and both of them were injured.
Deng Hui brought Ruyi to the palace to meet Emperor An, unaware that Ruyi was pretending to be unconscious. Emperor An ordered Deng Hui to kill Ruyi, but at that moment, Ruyi took out a knife and threatened Emperor An. Emperor An believed that Deng Hui and Ruyi were plotting against him, and Deng Hui was unable to explain himself. Emperor An, Li Sun, tried to injure Ruyi with a hidden weapon but failed. Ruyi asked Li Sun to strike the Anyang Bell, and all of a sudden, everyone rushed into the palace. Yuan Lu didn't want to save Wudi, but Ning Yuan Zhou said that Wudi had just saved Yu Shi San, so it would be better to revive him.
Ning Yuan Zhou discovered that Du Daren knew that Yang Ying hadn't come out. Sun Lang told Ning Yuan Zhou the truth, and his face changed drastically. Yang Ying set fire to attract people with silver coins to create chaos.
We really need a brother like Ning Yuan Zhou. Although they're not blood-related siblings, Ning Yuan Zhou treats Yang Ying much better than Wu Di does. Little Boat has always patiently guarded and accompanied the princess.
When she was afraid and hesitant, he used the wisdom of the common people to give her courage and inspiration. With his and Ruyi's assistance, Yang Ying has grown a lot. When he said tonight, "Yang Ying, you've grown up," it truly brought tears to my eyes.
It's really heart-wrenching. Women in that era were truly constrained by circumstances, so what Ru Yi went through was incredibly difficult. And before her death, she not only wished to prove her worth to herself but also wanted to show her family that she had achievements worthy of pride and glory...?
? She achieved the prestigious position of Chief Secretary, only to sacrifice it all for the sake of a mere three thousand taels of gold.
In the mortal realm, after the blade was unsheathed, not a single person was killed. The knife Ning Yuan Zhou gave wasn't meant for killing others, but what about my Ruyi? Has Little Grey managed to save her? When Yang Xing Yuan saved Thirteen, it was intentional, right?
After all, he was afraid of being left behind. Ah Ying has ascended to a higher rank, and Prince Li has succeeded! Changqing Marquis has been promoted to Duke of Qingguo, and his wife isn't far from being ennobled either. Who will manage our Ning family?
Will he receive the news and collapse, spitting blood in sorrow until his demise?
I really love this drama because each female character reflects the independence, resilience, and unique qualities of contemporary women. They all have their own shining moments and thoughts!
From this drama, we can see that despite the improved status of women, there is still significant discrimination in both life and the workplace.
Through the characters like Ruyi, Chu Yue, the princess, and Meiniang, we can witness the growth of female independence. They don't rely on men and instead discover their own strengths, rejecting self-deprecation and inner conflicts.
As for this episode, I guess maybe my expectations were too high before it aired. Both sides were in action, and in comparison, the Six Martial Halls had a better visual impact, while Ruyi's side felt relatively weak.
The duel with Deng also didn't showcase Ruyi's character traits effectively, and the fight scenes felt a bit sloppy. Part of the reason could be the contrast between team action and individual action, which made it difficult to present them cohesively.
Ren Ruyi, her tranquility and contentment are not only limited to romantic relationships, but also extend to relationships between ruler and subject, teacher and disciple, and her understanding towards the Zhu Yi Wei who share similar unfortunate experiences.
She doesn't blame the heavens or others, she isn't resentful or envious of the world, she doesn't forget or evade, and she doesn't regret everything she has experienced. Despite the immense hardships in her life, what she cherishes the most are the moments of tenderness, rather than harboring hatred.
She tries to live like an ordinary person, but she is inherently a killer, destined to be involved with the Zhu Yi Wei. Even though she could have chosen to escape, she instead decides to face challenges head-on, discovering her true self and affirming her desires.
And these perspectives and character traits are reflected in the two disciples she teaches; what Ren Ruyi gives them is exactly what they yearn for deep inside.
How could such a person be reduced to a one-dimensional doting wife, merely a backdrop, accessory, or tool for the male lead?
Actually, I've noticed that many people love to see Li Tongguang and Ru Yi together because, as Ning Yuan Zhou said, men who go crazy for love only exist in novels. In reality, it only brings trouble to the other party.
Nowadays, so many young people have incorrect views on love, and isn't it because of those novels that harm people? Here, we finally have a correct perspective on love, and I hope everyone will seriously reflect on it.
It's been a long time since I encountered such a conscientious drama. As for shipping couples, it doesn't matter whom you ship, but I just hope that everyone won't let down such a well-designed storyline and moral guidance.
Let's watch the drama attentively and focus on discussing the plot.