A Love So Romantic Episode 24 Recap
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Ru Ying confronted Gu Yanxi, demanding to know why he, who did not love Cheng Qianyu, was still marrying her. Gu Yanxi confirmed that the marriage was a pretense, and Ru Ying, though initially skeptical, seemed to believe him. Just then, Su Xiaowan arrived, informing Ru Ying that the auspicious time for the wedding procession was approaching and urging him to leave.
Ru Ying, despite the fake marriage, expressed his protectiveness over Cheng Qianyu, presenting Gu Yanxi with various potent concoctions like Wudu Poison Powder, Soul-Lossing Powder, and Pulverizing Blood Drops, warning him against any improper behavior towards "his little Qianyu." Ru Ying explained that Cheng Qianyu had made an oath: if she harbored feelings for him, her marriage would end in divorce, thus clearing the path for Ru Ying.
Gu Yanxi scoffed at Ru Ying's "vicious" tactic, but Ru Ying remained resolute that this was for his own happiness. As Su Xiaowan continued to hurry him out, Ru Ying left the various concoctions with Gu Yanxi. After Ru Ying's departure, Gu Yanxi playfully teased Su Xiaowan, speculating about a future where he might stay married to Cheng Qianyu and have children.
When Su Xiaowan admitted her fear of him developing feelings for Cheng Qianyu, Gu Yanxi reassured her, stating his heart was too "fat" with her presence to beat for anyone else. As the wedding procession arrived at the Gu Mansion, Cheng Qianyu, dressed in wedding attire, was brought in by Gu Yanxi.
Ru Ying, unable to bear the sight, declared the ceremony fake and rushed back to his medical clinic, despite Su Xiaowan's attempts to stop him before the rites were complete. During the ceremony, as the couple bowed to heaven, elders, and each other, onlookers praised their perfect match. Su Xiaowan, standing apart and observing with a heavy heart, was found by Gu Ziqian, who gently led her away, suggesting a stroll would be better than staying there.
While walking, Su Xiaowan wondered if Cheng Qianyu and Gu Yanxi truly looked well-matched. Gu Ziqian disagreed, explaining that his brother, being intelligent and capable in every way, needed a complementary partner—someone chubby, short, and a little foolish. He then playfully suggested Su Xiaowan fit all these criteria perfectly, much to her amusement. Gu Ziqian then led her to a river, promising a treasure.
To his surprise, Su Xiaowan, with unexpected skill, quickly caught a fish and a crab, playfully declaring herself his master and him her apprentice, a title he reluctantly accepted after some humorous banter. Meanwhile, at the Commandery Prince Mansion, the young prince fumed over Gu Yanxi's marriage to Cheng Qianyu, viewing it as a deliberate insult after their own proposal.
His mother, the Commandery Princess consort, calmly advised him to sit down, reminding him that Cheng Qianyu was merely a concubine to him, but a legitimate wife to Gu Yanxi. She also pointed out that having one less concubine meant more peace and fewer expenses for her, subtly hinting at her son's womanizing ways. Later that evening, after the wedding feast, Gu Yanxi and Cheng Qianyu performed the cross-cupped wine ritual in the bridal chamber before Gu Yanxi dismissed everyone.
Outside, several maids gossiped about the intimate moment, suggesting that even the usually reserved Gu Yanxi couldn't take his eyes off the beautiful Cheng Qianyu and might struggle to control himself. Unbeknownst to them, Su Xiaowan overheard their conversation. Inside, Cheng Qianyu, feeling hot, tried to undress Gu Yanxi. Disoriented and hallucinating due to a drugged wine, Gu Yanxi mistakenly saw Su Xiaowan instead of Cheng Qianyu.
Realizing his error, he tried to leave, but Cheng Qianyu pleaded with him, confessing her long-standing love. Meanwhile, Su Xiaowan, trying to ward off uneasy thoughts, was in her room when a feverish and disoriented Gu Yanxi stumbled in. Despite her efforts to give him water and understand his strange behavior, he clung to her.
When she asked if he knew who she was, he lovingly called her Su Xiaowan, the girl he loved, declaring that only she could be his bride before passionately kissing her. The next morning, Mammy Liu reported to Cheng Qianyu that Gu Yanxi had spent the night in "that wild girl's room" and had not yet emerged. Infuriated, Cheng Qianyu found it unbearable.
Mammy Liu then offered a plan to address the situation, reassuring a hesitant Cheng Qianyu that as her devoted guardian, she would never allow anyone to usurp her position as the young mistress of the Gu family. Gu Yanxi woke up confused, finding himself on the floor of Su Xiaowan's room, wondering what had transpired after the wine. Su Xiaowan entered, observing his grogginess. Feigning a headache, Gu Yanxi pretended not to remember the previous night.
Su Xiaowan, disappointed that he had fallen asleep, recounted that after he had carried her to the bed, he had started to undress but then promptly fallen off the bed and remained unconscious on the floor like a "pig" all night, despite her attempts to wake him. Gu Yanxi, now fully aware of what had happened, apologized for his impulsiveness, stating that while their intimacy was inevitable, the most beautiful moments should be reserved for their actual wedding night.
Just then, Yuan He and Qiu Xiang arrived, reminding Gu Yanxi that as newlyweds, he and Cheng Qianyu were expected to pay their respects to the Old Madam. Gu Yanxi promised to return to Su Xiaowan later and left. Alone with her pet crab, Su Xiaowan lamented Gu Yanxi's capricious nature, while Qiu Xiang inquired about the crab, leading Su Xiaowan to mention catching it with Gu Ziqian yesterday.
Yuan He then returned alone to hurry Gu Yanxi along for the morning greetings. The newlyweds, Gu Yanxi and Cheng Qianyu, then paid their respects to Old Madam. After they offered her tea, Old Madam surprised everyone by presenting Cheng Qianyu with the mansion's keys, declaring it was time for the future mistress to manage the household affairs. Gu Yanxi quickly interjected, suggesting that Cheng Qianyu, being young and inexperienced, might not be suitable yet.
Cheng Qianyu initially agreed with Gu Yanxi, but Old Madam insisted, reminding them that experience is gained over time and that she herself had started managing the household at sixteen. Cheng Qianyu, with a slight nod, accepted the keys, promising not to disappoint her grandmother. Afterward, Gu Yanxi confronted Cheng Qianyu, who mistakenly thought he was upset about the keys. Gu Yanxi, however, pressed her about the drugged wine.
Cheng Qianyu feigned ignorance before expressing her deep affection for him, admitting she only wanted a small place in his heart and would be content just to be by his side. Gu Yanxi, unwavering, reiterated that his marriage to her was purely to help her escape a difficult situation. He made it clear that Su Xiaowan was the only one he considered his wife and warned Cheng Qianyu not to harbor any "improper intentions" or waste her efforts on him.
He then declared his intention to prepare a letter of divorce, promising to formalize their separation once the issue with the Commandery Prince Mansion had passed. Gu Yanxi walked away, leaving a heartbroken Cheng Qianyu to cry, questioning if she could ever truly win his heart.
