A Dream Within A Dream Episode 11 Recap
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Song Yimeng was worried about Li Shiliu’s safety but was stopped by Chu Guihong, who ordered the Qianyu Army to arrest him. At that moment, Li Shiliu rushed out of the fire carrying two children. Seeing him safe and sound, Song Yimeng was overjoyed. Chu Guihong still insisted on arresting Li Shiliu for attempting to assassinate Nan Heng, demanding that he drop his weapon. Li Shiliu accused him of betrayal and refused to surrender.
Chu Guihong drew the Qianyu Zhan Yue Blade against Li Shiliu, but it couldn’t withstand his weapon—Zhan Yue shattered instantly into two pieces. Night Wanderers arrived with reinforcements. At Li Shiliu’s command, they focused on extinguishing the fire. Chu Guihong stared at the broken blade, suspecting it had been swapped. Song Yimeng scolded him for focusing on arresting people and obsessing over a sword while ignoring the lives of the common people in such a critical moment.
Swallowing his sorrow, Chu Guihong dropped the broken sword and led the Qianyu Army into the flames to rescue people. The next day, news of the fire set by Nan Rui spread through the capital. Song Yimeng didn’t believe it, thinking the story had been changed by Li Shiliu. Zhixia reported chaos in the streets and that the commoners were loudly demanding the Emperor punish Nan Rui.
Summoned by the Emperor, Nan Rui was scolded but only received a verbal reprimand. Outside the palace, Fu Gui and Nan Heng waited. Hearing the conversation inside, Fu Gui mocked Jixiang for choosing the wrong master. Song Yude summoned Song Yimeng and asked if she had heard any news. Song Yimeng noticed he had both black and green tea, realizing he did so to keep others from figuring out his preferences.
Staring at her, Song Yude asked if she’d overheard anything Chu Guihong had said. Rumors were circulating that Chu Guihong had colluded with Nan Rui to assassinate Nan Heng, and the Emperor believed it was Nan Heng who had spread the rumor. Nan Heng was summoned and questioned about his connection with Li Shiliu. The Emperor ordered Chu Guihong to investigate the case thoroughly. Nan Heng brought up the rumor and expressed his willingness to uncover the truth himself.
But the Emperor suspected it was all orchestrated by Nan Heng and accused him of staging the whole thing. Nan Heng offered to commit suicide to prove his innocence. The Emperor handed a sword to Nan Rui and told him to kill Nan Heng. Terrified, Nan Rui said he didn’t know how to kill. The Emperor defended Nan Rui, saying no one would dare lay a hand on the “God of Killing” Nan Heng.
Nan Heng insisted on getting to the bottom of the matter and volunteered to take the blame for Nan Rui. He also offered to lead the rebuilding of the damaged houses, but the Emperor refused and assigned the task to Chu Guihong instead. After hearing about the incident between Nan Rui and Nan Heng, Song Yimeng criticized the Emperor for being biased. Song Yude said she was too naïve to understand the complexities of the court.
Nan Heng felt something suspicious was going on and was surprised that what Song Yimeng had predicted came true. Shangguan He suggested they first learn more about the people involved. Song Yimeng went to see Nan Heng and apologized, taking full responsibility for the assassination attempt and asking him not to blame others. She acknowledged that Nan Heng had suffered grievances too. Nan Heng wanted to see her sincerity.
Song Yimeng firmly insisted that Nan Heng must not harm Li Shiliu and tried her best to protect him. Nan Heng smiled. Looking at the rabbit mask, Nan Heng recalled what Song Yimeng had said on the 100th day celebration and how she regarded Li Shiliu as one of her own. He put on the rabbit mask, a subtle smile creeping onto his lips.
Fu Gui and Shangguan He competed in wits, with Fu Gui mocking Shangguan He for being less capable than himself. Nan Heng assigned Fu Gui a task and warned him not to drag Canjiang Yue and Song Yimeng into it. Fu Gui wanted Nan Heng’s approval, claiming he understood Song Yimeng well. Nan Heng asked him a few questions, but Fu Gui couldn’t answer any of them.
Li Shiliu wanted to help rebuild the damaged houses, and Song Yimeng supported him, expressing her willingness to join him. Shangguan He teased Li Shiliu, surprised that he would insult himself to echo Song Yimeng’s sentiment. Nan Heng told Fu Gui to keep his distance so their connection wouldn’t be discovered. Li Shiliu led the Night Wanderers in the rebuilding efforts, but Chu Guihong forbade them from getting involved. Song Yimeng defended the Night Wanderers, saying they understood the people better than the Qianyu Army. Still, Chu Guihong remained suspicious of Li Shiliu.
