Episode Summary
In this episode, Yuan Yingxing makes a dangerous sacrifice to awaken a mythical creature to save Yao Fu's life. Meanwhile, a series of nighttime encounters leads to major revelations and a deep misunderstanding. Ling Yin kisses Ming Yang to avoid being discovered, and Yang Qing learns Wang Yue's true motives for seeking the Sun Blade. However, he misunderstands her feelings when he hears her call another man's name in her sleep, leading to a rift that Wang Yue must work hard to mend.
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A Forbidden Marriage: Misunderstandings and Sacrifices
Episode 11 of A Forbidden Marriage begins with everyone worried about Yao Fu. She took a blade for Yuan Yingxing, making her own injuries much worse, and now she's unconscious and might not make it. Yuan Yingxing is desperate to save her. He first tries to threaten his rescuers into helping her, but they refuse. When he hears there's a chance, he's left begging. They offer him a Nine-Eyed Ice Silkworm, which can heal her, but there's a catch: it's been dormant for years and needs someone with immense internal energy to wake it up, a process that is incredibly dangerous.
Meanwhile, Lu Xuanxuan is trying to get out of her engagement to Jin Buhuan. She volunteers for a risky mission involving the Alliance Leader's Token, all because she's determined to marry Yang Qing. Jin Buhuan is worried and tries to talk her out of it, but she won't listen.
Later that night, the secrets start to unravel. Ling Yin and Ming Yang are sneaking around, looking for the place where the Sheng Yue Cult disciples are being held. When they're almost caught, Ling Yin impulsively kisses Ming Yang to throw the guards off. The guards just assume they're a couple fooling around and move on, leaving a stunned Ming Yang behind. At the same time, Wang Yue sneaks into Yang Qing's room, searching for the Sun Blade. Lu Xuanxuan spots her and is about to expose her when Yang Qing shows up. He cleverly reveals both the Sun and Moon Blades to Lu Xuanxuan, and in the confusion, Wang Yue asks to see the Alliance Leader's Token. She's let down when she learns the real Sun Blade is still with the Cloud Sect.
To save Yao Fu, Yuan Yingxing risks his own life, using his blood and energy to awaken the ice silkworm. It's a tense process, and just when it seems like Yao Fu will be okay, he tries to leave, unable to face her. But seeing her in pain, he can't help but return to her side.
Yang Qing wants answers about the fall of the Sheng Yue Cult. He learns from Shang Huai that Yuan Yingxing was only captured back then because he was devastated by the news of Wang Yue's death. He also discovers that the prison holding the cult's disciples can only be opened by the Sun Blade, finally understanding why Wang Yue is so desperate to find it. Later, he stands outside Wang Yue's window and hears her having a nightmare, calling out Yuan Yingxing's name. He misunderstands, thinking she's in love with Yuan Yingxing, and Ling Yin happens to see him there, looking upset.
When Yao Fu finally wakes up, Yuan Yingxing is so awkward that he says something harsh and quickly leaves. Wang Yue realizes Yang Qing overheard her nightmare and tries to explain, but he's clearly hurt, even though he denies it. Desperate to make things right, she follows him around, trying to win him over. After a chance encounter with the fortune teller from before, Yang Qing starts to let go of his doubts. Wang Yue's efforts finally pay off when she waits for him all night and even travels a great distance to buy him his favorite pastries. He's touched by her sincerity, and they finally talk, clearing up the whole misunderstanding.
