Prince of Lan Ling Episode 40

Queen Axina has a big dinner laid out and I cry foul once again as she has corn on the cob. Potato Rage! Anyway, this is all for King Yuwen Yung's benefit but he's not there to enjoy it. He's been spending more and more time with Xue Wu. Purely for state reasons but that doesn't mean Axina isn't feeling a wee bit jealous.

 

Gao Wei continues to suffer from insomnia. Zheng Er introduces him to Ancient Chinese Ambien, knowing full well the dangers of addiction. With the emperor knocked out cold, Zheng Er goes to visit with her captive. Chang Gong turns on the charm, lulling Zheng Er into a state of false security.

 

Zheng Er is still crazy enough to suggest they run off together and start anew. She knows he doesn't love her but she's willing to wait a millennium until his feelings change. Chang Gong acts like he's tempted. He takes a long hairpin out of her 'do as a sign of affection.

 

Look at that poor woman back there. She has to stand there all day holding a heavy incense burner.
You know that has to get real old real fast.

 

Yung's birthday is coming up. Xue Wu and Dubbed Zhen Er try to figure out what to give the king who has everything. They take Yung out to the waterside pavilion for a bitchin' fireworks display. Xue Wu notices one of the fireworks didn't go off and she investigates. Yung sees the fuse is still lit and grabs her away just as the thing misfires. He gets a small burn on his shoulder and Xue Wu insists on treating him inside the pavilion.

 

 

Then there's a downpour which makes them even more late for the birthday feast Axina has been working on all day. Yung makes his move, confessing his feelings and asking if Xue Wu feels anything for him. She doesn't answer, which is all the answer he needs.

 

The banquet is a bust and all the guests go back home. Axina continues to wait for the king to return. When the group returns from the pavilion, Axina notices the burn mark on Yung's back. Without thinking, Axina slaps the fire out of Xue Wu. There's trouble all around. Yung is pissed off at Axina. Axina is pissed off at Xue Wu. Xue Wu doesn't want trouble between the couple and accepts the blame for the king being injured. Zhen Er just stands there.

 

Over in Qi, Zheng Er is packing up her bags, thinking she's about to run away with Chang Gong. And look who's here after using the hairpin to pick the locks on his shackles. Chang Gong demands to know where Xue Wu is. Zheng Er starts to call for the guards. He threatens to kill her right here and now if she doesn't answer his question.

 

Then, just to make things more interesting, it's announced the emperor is on his way over.