Li Jianheng, you better leave your windows closed and the door locked bc there is someone who wants to k*ll you and it's not Ce'an
Summary chapters 42-53 of Qiang Jin Jiu
This time I will only talk about the most important and striking things.
There was an assassination attempt on Li Jianheng. This served as a trigger for a group to join together in a plot against Xiao Chiye.
Li Jianheng is extremely cynical and cowardly. He swears that he was abandoned by Xiao Chiye that day, and it was thanks to Ce'an that he is ALIVE! But even so, because of his fear of death, he still goes against Xiao Chiye when it's convenient, even going so far as to suspend him from his position.
But when it comes to seduction, the one who really has the gift is Shen Zechuan. He doesn't even realize what he does, but he knows what he causes. Maybe he doesn't even understand how Xiao Chiye could have been overcome by lust because of him, but he took advantage of it. And isn't that wonderful? Being so confident that you don't even need to understand what's happening to want to take advantage.
Xiao Chiye grabbed his hands and pinned them to the headboard. Smelling his perfume in the darkness, he said, "You sleep in my bed. You know very well what I think about every night. You said I'm impressive. Shen Lanzhou, the impressive thing is you."
— Xiao Chiye, Qiang Jin Jiu, chapter 40
Summary chapters 35-41 of Qiang Jin Jiu
Ah yes, Lanzhou killed Ji Lei.
"Or let's not... Being a homosexual cannot be considered a major problem, but it's not a minor problem either. It would be difficult to explain to both sides if we say it wrong. Second Young Master will get a beating."
These two having to watch Ce’an and Lanzhou 24/7 was one of the best things that happened in this novel. I think I can call them voyeurs now lol
Summary chapters 26-34 of Qiang Jin Jiu
Imperial Concubine Wei died, and along with her, the crown prince who would be the next heir, stepped in front of Li Jianheng.
The Hua Clan lost.
Still, even though this victory is practically thanks to Xiao Chiye, Emperor Xiande still asked Li Jianheng not to release Xiao Chiye and even told him to kill him when necessary.
Cezhou be like:
Ce'an: you're to blame for everything and I hate you
Lanzhou: I hate you too
Ce'an: but you're so beautiful, your neck is so kissable, the back of your neck is so biteable
Lanzhou: please stop touching me whenever you get the chance
“I beg you.” Xiao Chiye sighed. “Sit on my stomach. Don’t sit down anymore.”
— Xiao Chiye, Qiang Jin Jiu, chapter 24
Summary chapters 18-25 of Qiang Jin Jiu
Li Jianheng organized a banquet that was a disaster for Lanzhou and Ce'an.
Let's do it by steps.
Xi Hongxuan was at this banquet too, but he and Lanzhou, of course, pretended not to know each other.
Everyone agrees that Lanzhou is such a beautiful crystal. Fact.
Xi Gu’an lost the Empress Dowager's favor, which was already expected to happen after the student strike.
Summary chapters 15, 16 and 17 of Qiang Jin Jiu
Xi Hongxuan and Yao Wenyu are the new featured characters.
Yao Wenyu has not had much participation so far, but Xi Hongxuan was the one who “led” the student strike.
The purpose of the strike was to pressure the emperor into taking Shen Zechuan back to prison, and they all said that the emperor was being manipulated, that there are treacherous ministers, which is all very real, and makes perfect sense with who is really the leader of this strike.
Summary chapter 13 and 14 of Qiang Jin Jiu
Xiaofuzi was killed shortly after Li Jianheng beat him. Ji Lei created the narrative that this act was a suspected case of rebellion and wanted to frame Li Jianheng because he was next in the line of succession, and Ji Lei, Pan Rugui and the Dowager Empress don't want that, they want someone who can give manipulate and control how the Emperor is.
Summary chapter 10, 11 and 12 of Qiang Jin Jiu
The Xiao clan is truly tied hand and foot by the Emperors, its days of freedom are increasingly numbered. Why? I don't know. I just know it has to do with Shen Wei.
Communist manifesto
We're tired. Solve your problems, I want my salary.
— Xiao Chiye
Summary chapter 8 and 9 of Qiang Jin Jiu
The Imperial Army bribes Ge Qingqing because he treats them very "generous" and turned a blind eye to letting Ji Gang be a messenger.
Two people underestimated Xiao Chiye: one because they wanted him to kill Shen Zechuan quickly and the other out of sheer negligence because of his party-loving personality.
Summary chapter 5, 6 and 7 of Qiang Jin Jiu
Ge Qingqing = Shen Zechuan's cousin.
Ji Gang is alive.
The prison staff are Ji Gang's allies, so since they found out who Shen Zechuan is, they have been treating him with care. Even the people who flogged Shen Zechuan are allies and went as easy on him as possible.
Shen Zechuan knows the cultivation techniques of the Ji clan! No wonder he survived Xiao Chiye's kick.
The Dowager Empress wants it because she wants Shen Zechuan alive and pretends to be benevolent. I am determined not to trust her.
Summary chapter 3 and 4 of Qiang Jin Jiu
Shen Zechuan has to die, but he didn't die because he was "saved" by the Dowager Empress.
Hua Xiangyi = Third Miss of the Dicheng Hua Clan in Qudu and distinguished lady of the palace.
"If Shen Zechuan dies we will never get to the root of Shen Wei's betrayal."
So ☝️ actually technically you will never get to the root because Shen Wei died and took everyone who had proof of his actions with him. Shen Zechuan doesn't know anything.
Summary chapter 1 and 2 of Qiang Jin Jiu.
"You were among them, but why were you the only one to escape unharmed?"
His brother really protected him, he died for him after being hit by countless arrows.
"Your eldest brother is Shen Zhouji, the eldest legitimate son of the Prince of Jianxing."
It was Ji Mu who saved him, not Shen Zhouji.
Shen Wei was accused of treason, one of the apparent proofs is Shen Zechuan being the only survivor of a massacre (which is false proof since he was protected by Ji Mu).