A Dream Within A Dream Episode 6 Recap
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Nan Heng wished to eliminate Song Yimeng, seeing her as a potential threat, and tasked the Waning River Crescent with dealing with her. Song Yimeng diligently searched through books for the method of weapon forging but found no clues. Her maid, Yingqiu, came to check on her, worried about her state. Song Yimeng instructed Yingqiu to gather her savings, intending to seek out blacksmiths on the streets to learn the forging technique.
However, after visiting numerous blacksmiths across the Great Jing Dynasty, none dared to attempt it, fearful of the powerful Qianyu Army and Xuanjia Army. Nan Heng deliberately set a trap, arranging for people to perform a scene for Song Yimeng. These individuals were discussing selling stolen goods and mentioned heading to the Waning River Crescent. Upon overhearing this, Song Yimeng deduced that the Waning River Crescent was a black market and decided to try her luck there.
Accompanied by Yingqiu, Song Yimeng arrived at the Waning River Crescent. They encountered Po Yunlong, the Third Master of Waning River Crescent, who directed them. Meanwhile, Li Shiliu, the Chief Master of Waning River Crescent, received intelligence that Chu Guihong had secretly infiltrated the hall with the Qianyu Army. Shangguan He, the Second Master, had been instructed to deal with Song Yimeng. Song Yimeng took a boat to reach the hall, finding the place unique and wanting to explore.
As she passed by a gambling area, someone bumped into her, causing her money pouch to fall onto a gambling table. Duan Shanhu, the Fourth Master, declared she had placed a bet. Song Yimeng protested, knowing she couldn't possibly roll a Leopard, but to her surprise, the dice landed on a Leopard. Duan Shanhu was astonished, wondering if someone was cheating, but seeing Shangguan He in the distance, he understood.
Song Yimeng quickly gathered the winnings into her full money pouch and prepared to leave with Yingqiu. Chu Guihong entered the hall and was intercepted by Li Shiliu. A fight ensued. Chu Guihong recognized Li Shiliu and noted his formidable martial arts skills, observing that Li Shiliu seemed to be testing weapons. Song Yimeng continued her search for the forging method. Passing through a main hall, she saw people engaged in the auction of a dancer.
A wealthy merchant, Weichi Yan, spent a large sum to purchase the mute dancer and proceeded to harass her publicly. Unable to stand by, Song Yimeng confronted the merchant, grabbed the dancer, and fled, with the merchant and his men in hot pursuit. Li Shiliu and Chu Guihong's fight reached a stalemate. Chu Guihong realized Li Shiliu's purpose and quickly withdrew his men.
Song Yimeng managed to get the dancer to safety, but an arrow suddenly struck the dancer, startling Song Yimeng. The merchant Weichi Yan and his group caught up and were about to attack Song Yimeng. Shangguan He and others watched from behind a tree, discussing who should take action against Song Yimeng. As the merchant prepared to strike, Li Shiliu appeared and blocked the blow, urging the merchant away.
However, Li Shiliu's body seemed to move on its own, blocking subsequent attacks from the merchant directed at Song Yimeng. Shangguan He and his companions watched, confused by Li Shiliu's actions. Li Shiliu questioned the auction of people, learning it was done by outside guests. Song Yimeng caught up to Li Shiliu, while the others hid. She thanked him for saving her life and pressed him for information about himself.
Shangguan He and the others secretly observed, planning to use hidden weapons to kill Song Yimeng. Seeing Li Shiliu injured, Song Yimeng insisted on examining his wound and taking him to a clinic. Shangguan He threw a dart, but Li Shiliu blocked it with his arm. Shangguan He threw another hidden weapon to test him, suspecting Li Shiliu had a secret and confirming that Li Shiliu was unable to kill Song Yimeng.
Li Shiliu explained he had no intention of harming Song Yimeng. Shangguan He then called out to Li Shiliu, and Song Yimeng learned he was the Chief of Waning River Crescent. Duan Shanhu distracted Song Yimeng. Po Yunlong attempted to attack her but was stopped by Duan Shanhu, who told her to register as a guest. Song Yimeng, thinking Po Yunlong was strange, showed him how to use a modern table format for registration.
Shangguan He pulled Li Shiliu aside, revealing himself as the only one who knew Li Shiliu's true identity and questioning why he was targeting Song Yimeng. Nan Heng, speaking as Li Shiliu, stated that Song Yimeng knew too many secrets and had to be eliminated. Shangguan He proposed that Song Yimeng feared the stern Nan Heng but admired the chivalrous Li Shiliu.
He suggested Li Shiliu approach her in that persona to uncover her secrets and her connections to Chu Guihong and the fight for the throne. Po Yunlong interrupted, declaring the client had ordered Li Shiliu to kill her. Song Yimeng realized this plot was orchestrated by Nan Heng and wanted to leave quickly. Li Shiliu appeared, stating his unwillingness to get involved in court disputes and urging Song Yimeng to depart.
Shangguan He deliberately suggested Li Shiliu escort her personally, creating an opportunity for them to interact further. During the escort, Song Yimeng spoke with Li Shiliu, having learned from his subordinates that he accepted the mission to kill her but believed he was forced. She proposed they ally against Nan Heng, describing him as cruel and heartless.
She brought up historical events like the Jinyang Mutiny, the Battle of Tancheng, and the war against Dongshuo, interpreting Nan Heng's actions in these conflicts not as heroic feats but as manipulative schemes, reckless mistakes, or attempts to steal credit, even suggesting he might have mental issues. Li Shiliu listened to her accusations.
