Vincent looks at his wedding robes and asks if Cora returned from the temple. The steward says no, and Vincent walks away in anger. He rides to Zhenguo Temple to search for her. The Abbot tells him to accept fate and release all attachments. The next morning, Vincent leads his wedding procession through town. Citizens suddenly shout that the Lancaster Army has returned victorious. Cora's spirit stands on the wall to greet them.
The steward presents the wedding robes to Vincent in the hall. Vincent asks if Cora has returned from Zhenguo Temple. When the steward says she has not, Vincent storms away. The manor servants talk about his rising temper before the wedding.
00:36: Confrontation at the Temple Gate
Vincent travels to Zhenguo Temple to locate Cora. The Abbot advises him not to force anything and accept fate. Cora's spirit bows to the Abbot. Vincent angrily announces that if Cora does not return right now, she loses her place forever.
00:57: The Lancaster Army Returns
Vincent rides through the city streets in red wedding robes. A voice shouts that the Lancaster Army has returned victorious. On the city gate tower, Cora's spirit weeps over the weathered soldiers below as golden light spreads across her body.
Key Lines from Episode 12
“沈离还没从镇国寺回来？”
“阿弥陀佛。执念散尽，方能涅槃。”
“沈离，你若此时不回，景安王府永无你立足之地！”
“将士们，我们回家了！”
How Episode 12 Ends
Cora's spirit stands atop the city gate tower, watching her soldiers march into the capital. Tears stream down her face as she calls out to them. Her ghostly body then dissolves into golden light and vanishes into the sky. Will Vincent realize Cora has died defending the frontier before completing his wedding?