Heart of Loyalty 一片冰心在玉壶 Episode 22

Yelu Hongji wanted to become a Mingjun of a generation, but he also had ambitions. It was hard to guarantee that he would use troops against the Song Dynasty. Ning Jin reminded him that the Liao State had sent troops to Xixia three times, and the countless military needs would make the people mourn. Yelu Hongji agreed to cooperate with Ning Jin to recover the stolen money and bring down Taishi Pang and Yelu Chongguang, but he wanted Yelu Bodhisattva slaves to die in Liao.

Yelu Hongji gave Ning Jin time to consider. After Ning Jin returned to the Datong Pavilion, he asked Su Zui to take Zhao Yu away. Ning Jin saw Zhao Yu’s feelings for Su Zui. In order to protect Su Zui and Zhao Yu, he decided to stay and face the crisis. Su Zui forced Ning Jin to ask about the results of Ning Jin’s conversation with Yelu Hongji. Ning Jin told Yelu Hongji’s conditions. Give Su Zui. Su Zui had lurked for the Great Song for many years. At such a critical moment, he decided to die gladly. Ning Jin mentioned Zhao Yu, and Su Zui felt that he could no longer talk about his children's personal affairs in the face of major national events. Su Zui asked Ning Jin to be optimistic about Zhan Zhao, otherwise the appearance of the two Yelu Bodhisattva slaves would cause trouble.

Su Zui came to the Prince’s Mansion alone to meet Yelu Hongji. Yelu Hongji doubted his identity. Su Zui told about the trivial things that happened around Yelu Chongguang and Yelu Hongji over the years. Yelu Hongji believed that he was a lurking intermediary for many years. . Yelu Hongji asked Su Zui why he came to die. Su Zui expressed his willingness to exchange his life for the peace of the two countries. Yelu Hongji appreciated Su Zui's courage. The waiter brought the prepared poisoned wine, and Su Zui drank it without hesitation.

Zhan Zhao and the others discovered that Su Zui was missing, Ning Jin stopped them from going out, and Su Zui opened the door and appeared in front of everyone. Zhao Yu, who was unable to restrain himself, hugged Su Zui. It turns out that Yelu Hongji didn't intend to kill Su Zui at all. He mentioned this condition only to test Ning Jin's sincerity. Taishi Su Pang and Yelu Zhongguang hosted a banquet for Yelu Bodhisattva slaves. Zhan Zhao felt that it must have something to do with the stolen money.

Pang Taishi and Yelu Chongguang finally waited for Yelu Bodhisattva slaves. Pang Taishi wanted to let Yelu Bodhisattva slaves take off their masks in the name of a toast. Yelu Chongguang explained that Yelu Bodhisattva slaves were disfigured by the fire, so they wore masks. Because of this, the Yalu Bodhisattva slaves were asked to remove their masks again, and the Yalu Bodhisattva slaves reluctantly revealed their true face. Before Zhan Zhao left, Mo Yan put on a disguised human skin, imitating Su Zui's appearance after being burned.

Mo Yan worried that Taishi Pang would not let her go. Ning Jin prevented her from going out. At this time, Taishi Pang was sending Yelu Zhongguang and Zhan Zhao out. The assassin suddenly appeared to assassinate Yelu Chongguang, Zhan Zhao shot and led Yelu Chongguang out of the siege. Zhan Zhao was injured, and Ye Lu Zhongguang was a little guilty. He originally cooperated with Taishi Pang to get what he needed, but he was assassinated by Taishi Pang when he didn't realize it. Taishi Pang came to see Yelu Zhongguang and explained that he did not really want his life. The cunning Yelu Zhongguang planned to complete the plan on his own after swallowing the stolen money. Pang Taishi bluntly said that now Yelu Zhongguang does not have military power in his hand, and he still needs half of the tiger charm in his hand to command the army to complete the plan. In order to get Tiger Talisman's full military power, Yelu Zhongguang had to temporarily join forces with Pang Taishi.

Mo Yan looked at Zhan Zhao's wound very distressed. She felt that she was the one who put Zhan Zhao in danger. Zhan Zhao comforted Mo Yan, saying that as long as the two are together, they don't care about difficulties and dangers. Pang Taishi, who saw through the greedy nature of Yelu Chongguang, wanted to join forces with Yelu Hongji. He was willing to help Yelu Hongji suppress Yelu Chongguang, and promised to give most of his wealth to Yelu Hongji. Yelu Hongji was worried that his rebellion would arouse people’s discussion. Taishi Pang proposed to kill the people. He would set an ambush on the way the princess entered Beijing. As long as the princess dies, he can put all the blame on Yelu Chongguang. Taishi Pang also promised that Song Liao would serve him after the war Ten cities are given to Yelu Hongji.

The wedding was approaching, but Zhao Yu had red eyes on the mirror and dressing. Although Yelu Hongji sent a complete hosta, she cherished the hosta restored by Su Zui even more. Zhan Zhao recorded all the details of the stolen money and the gunpowder transaction, and Wu Zichu presented it to Ning Jin, who urged Wu Zichu to protect Zhao Yu's safety on the road tomorrow. Su Zui borrowed wine in the house to pour his sorrows. Zhao Yu asked him to express her intentions. She knew that she had to be married. She just wanted to know Su Zui’s intentions before then. Su Zui avoided Zhao Yu’s questioning. He was worried that Zhao Yu would have a life with herself. A poor life. In order to make Zhao Yu give up, Su Zui said that he was kind to her, but did not have selfish intentions to do his duty. Su Zui turned his back to Zhao Yu and shed tears. Zhao Yu held the hosta to express his feelings, and when he was extremely sad, put down the hosta and ran away.