On June 20, 2024, the costume drama The Double, starring Wu Jinyan and Wang Xingyue, released episode 33. Fang Fei (Wu Jinyan) previously confronted Shen Yurong about the crimes he committed, and the latest episode focuses on her reunion with her brother.
Princess Wanning takes Fang Fei through a secret passage that leads them to a prisoner held captive by the princess. To Fang Fei’s surprise, the prisoner turns out to be her brother, Xue Zhao, who she presumed was dead. Wanning wants Fang Fei to negotiate and promises to spare Zhao’s life if she leaves Shen Yurong alone. Seeing Wanning torture his sister, Zhao refuses to acknowledge Fang Fei at first. However, the latter lets out a cry when Wanning starts to stab Zhao.
Fang Fei decides to keep this encounter a secret from her family. But worrying about her brother’s safety, she sends a secret letter to Situ Jiuyue. As soon as Xiao Heng (Wang Xingyue) gets to know about the letter, he decides to keep an eye on Wanning.
The Double episode 33: Why did Wu Jinyan retract her complaint?
Fang Fei recants her statement against Shen Yurong. Despite Jiang Yuanbai begging her to rethink, she testifies to trying to seduce Yurong during the banquet. As a result, Yurong gets out on bail, and the protagonist is taken into custody.
At Fang Fei’s request, Xiao Heng personally goes to the princess’ residence to receive Xue Zhao. The princess appears amused that she has finally broken Fang Fei’s spirit. Meanwhile, Shen Yurong attempts to convince Wanning to let her marry Fang Fei.
He makes her believe that he intends to keep Fang Fei under control. Furthermore, Yurong requests that she keep Fang Fei under the care of the Shen family. Afterward, he goes to prison to receive Fang Fei.
What happened in The Double episode 33’s ending?
When Fang Fei hears about his plan to marry her, she refuses to participate in his act. To Yurong’s surprise, her face lights up once she spots Xiao Heng. Following this, she rushes up to him.
Fang Fei finally reunites with her brother. After a tearful reunion, Xue Zhao narrates what happened on the fateful night he was abducted. Wanning’s soldiers ganged up on him, beat him up, and ultimately imprisoned him in a secret cell inside Wanning’s residence. Fang Fei vows to take revenge.
The Double is available to stream on Youku throughout the week.
