Episode 21

Deep down in his heart, Murong Jinghe had actually silently accepted Yue Qin's suggestion. The news he had just learned made him understand that only by overthrowing the prince could he have a chance to win the future.However, the worry about Mei Lin lingered in his heart.Mei Lin was sensitively aware of Murong Jinghe's melancholy, and she wanted to give him comfort.Murong Jinghe told Mei Lin that there was a way to rescue his father, but it was very difficult. Not only did he need Liu Zhong's help, but he also had to ensure that he would not be discovered by the prince.Now, it is difficult to even meet Liu Zhong, let alone implement the plan.

Mei Lin suddenly thought of a possible helper - Zi Gu.She shuttles through the palace every day on the longevity ship, and may be able to deliver messages to Zi Gu through the longevity ship.But Murong Jinghe soon realized that doing so would make the prince more vigilant.So, he cleverly added code words to the Eternal Life Ship to ensure that only they could decipher it.Although the queen was grateful for Zi Gu's loyalty to the emperor, she decided to temporarily cut off Zi Gu's contact with the emperor just in case.

Murong Jinghe recalled the naughty past of his childhood. Thanks to Eunuch Liu's protection, he was spared a lot of punishment.He was full of gratitude to Eunuch Liu.When Eunuch Liu saw the secret message on the Eternal Life Ship, his expression suddenly changed and he immediately asked Zi Gu if the painting was by her.Liu Zhong quickly presented the painting to the emperor and prepared ginger and vinegar.When the emperor saw the words on the secret letter, his expression changed drastically, and he finally understood that the prince wanted to murder him secretly.

Murong Jinghe made a soothing soup for Mei Lin. Although Mei Lin was not willing to drink it, she still obeyed.Murong Jinghe did not want Mei Lin to be involved in this turmoil.He gave Liu Zhong some antidote and asked Liu Zhong to quietly mix it into the soothing incense, so that the emperor's condition might improve after inhaling it for a long time.However, when Liu Zhong was delivering the news to King Jing, he was discovered by the prince.

After learning that Eunuch Liu had been arrested, Murong Jinghe knew that the matter was imminent.In order to rescue Eunuch Liu, he had to take the risk to meet Yin Luomei.On her last day on guard duty, Yin Luomei's heart was full of reluctance.When Mei Lin went to see Yin Luomei alone, she was discovered by the prince's people.Yin Luomei quickly threw the letter into the fire pit and pretended to be on the side of the prince and would not help Murong Jinghe.But when she pretended to be a guard and came out to meet Murong Jinghe, she realized that she had misunderstood the prince.

Murong Jinghe directly handed the evidence to Yin Luomei, exposing the prince's conspiracy.When the prince learned that Yin Luomei would always be on his side, he was filled with confidence.However, when he saw the encounter between Yin Luomei and Eunuch Liu, his true face was exposed.Yin Luomei was shocked and disappointed by the prince's change, and she kept slapping the prince on the face.The prince did not fight back, but just endured it silently.

Murong Jinghe fell ill, and Mei Lin was worried.She decided to help Murong Jinghe and gave him the hairpin her mother had left for her.Murong Jinghe looked at Mei Lin's leaving figure, her heart filled with reluctance.He hopes that Mei Lin can understand him, and by then, he is willing to tell her everything.In the heavy rain, Murong Jinghe fell.

After Zi Gu learned what happened to Liu Eunuch, he could not accept the fact.She knew that the emperor was very kind to her, and now she couldn't leave him behind.Meilin came to see Zigu, hoping she could help.Murong Jinghe, on the other hand, has been blaming himself. He wanted to test the poison on himself to save Mei Lin from the poison.Zigu kept kowtowing to the queen, begging to be allowed to see the emperor for the last time.The queen relented and agreed to her request.Mei Lin took the opportunity to act and attracted the prince's attention.