A Love So Romantic Episode 21 Recap
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At the Commandery Prince Mansion, Gu Yanxi was given one incense stick's time to solve the burr puzzle, a challenging task known to be difficult. Su Xiaowan encouraged him, reminding him of his confidence. Just as the Commandery Prince grew impatient and threatened to send them away, Gu Yanxi successfully unlocked the puzzle in the nick of time.
Gu Yanxi then requested an extension for the phoenix coronet delivery, but the Commandery Prince initially refused, stating it was a separate matter. As Gu Yanxi casually re-locked the puzzle, Su Xiaowan stepped in, presenting a pre-prepared paper to approve the postponement. She sweetened the deal by suggesting that Gu Yanxi could teach the Prince how to solve it, allowing him to impress his Commandery Princess consort, who was known to enjoy learning.
This idea appealed to the Prince, and he agreed to the extension, signing the document. Gu Yanxi assured him he would not be disappointed. Upon their return to the Gu Mansion, Gu Yanxi and Su Xiaowan received good news: the Old Madam had awakened, and Physician Ru Ying confirmed she was in stable condition. Overjoyed, Gu Yanxi wanted to immediately disclose his true relationship with Su Xiaowan and her real identity to his grandmother.
However, Ru Ying cautioned against it, explaining that the Old Madam's heart might not withstand such news so soon after her recovery, given her frail health and advanced age. Su Xiaowan agreed, suggesting they wait until Grandmother was fully recovered. Gu Yanxi reluctantly accepted this, feeling a little sorry for Su Xiaowan, who lightheartedly responded that she didn't mind staying as "Miss Gu" for a bit longer to earn more allowance.
Ru Ying, finding their affectionate banter unbearable, then took his leave. Later, Su Xiaowan and Gu Yanxi visited the Old Madam, who inquired about the phoenix coronet. Gu Yanxi reassured her that they were handling it and that she should focus on her recovery without burdening herself. Earlier that day, Physician Ru Ying had a tense encounter with the Young Prince.
The Young Prince brazenly declared that Cheng Qianyu would soon be his, warning Ru Ying to give up any hope. Feeling disturbed by this encounter, Ru Ying returned to the Gu Mansion to check on Cheng Qianyu. Around the same time, Cheng Qianyu had received an invitation to the Luo River Poetry Night from the Young Prince. Her maid warned her about the Young Prince's past inappropriate behavior, but Cheng Qianyu decided to attend.
She reasoned that since Gu Yanxi was currently facing difficulties with the Commandery Prince, perhaps the Young Prince could intercede with his father on Gu Yanxi's behalf regarding the phoenix coronet delivery. Meanwhile, Xin Ziqian visited the Cuju team and found Xiao Ya distracted and prone to mistakes, having broken a water tank and nearly set the kitchen on fire.
He explained to the coach that Xiao Ya's recent carelessness stemmed from concerns over his personal matters and offered to compensate for any damages. The coach, also sensing Xin Ziqian's talent, offered him a spot on the team as a professional player, as Xiao Hu was retiring. Xin Ziqian thanked him but explained he had other unfinished business. Later, Xin Ziqian invited Xiao Ya to eat roasted duck he brought from Zuixian Tower as a thank you.
Xiao Ya mistakenly assumed he was dating Su Xiaowan, expressing her sadness. Xin Ziqian clarified that his feelings for Su Xiaowan were unrequited and that he was content as long as she was happy, even if she didn't know his affections. As Xiao Ya ate, Xin Ziqian was struck by her resemblance to Su Xiaowan, noting that her way of eating was also very similar.
He confessed that this resemblance was why he always felt an urge to help and confide in her. Hurt by his words, Xiao Ya abruptly excused herself and left. Later that evening, Gu Yanxi took Su Xiaowan out for a walk. Su Xiaowan suggested they visit Yuelao Temple, known for granting wishes.
She explained that writing a wish on a red ribbon and hanging it on the Yuelao Tree would help it come true quickly, especially for couples seeking a happy marriage. Su Xiaowan wrote a wish for her and Gu Yanxi to be together forever and for the Gu family's crisis to pass. Gu Yanxi, however, did not write a wish, stating he preferred to rely on his own efforts rather than bother Yuelao.
This disappointed Su Xiaowan, but Gu Yanxi then declared that her wish was his wish. To help her hang her ribbon higher on the tree, he playfully lifted her into his arms, much to her embarrassment, but she complied. Once the ribbon was hung, Gu Yanxi presented Su Xiaowan with a delicate adzuki bean hairpin, symbolizing his promise to stay by her side forever, just as the hairpin would adorn her.
Seeing the joy in her eyes as she admired herself with the hairpin, Gu Yanxi leaned in and kissed her. Unbeknownst to Gu Yanxi and Su Xiaowan, trouble was brewing at the Luo River Poetry Night. Cheng Qianyu arrived alone and was immediately escorted by the Young Prince to a private room. There, he pressured her to drink wine. Despite her reluctance, Cheng Qianyu drank, believing it was necessary to maintain good relations for the sake of Gu Yanxi's family.
Unbeknownst to her, the wine had been drugged. Back at the Gu Mansion, Ru Ying, still uneasy from his earlier encounter with the Young Prince, rushed to find Cheng Qianyu, only to learn from Su Xiaowan that she had gone to the poetry night with the Young Prince. Realizing the danger, Ru Ying spotted Gu Yanxi escorting Su Xiaowan back to her room and urgently pulled him along, explaining the situation as they raced towards the pleasure boat.
Meanwhile, in the private room, Cheng Qianyu succumbed to the drug, collapsing unconscious, and the Young Prince carried her onto the bed. Guided by boat attendants, Gu Yanxi and Ru Ying frantically searched for Cheng Qianyu and the Young Prince in the private rooms.
