A Love So Romantic Episode 4 Recap
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Emerging from her room, Su Xiaowan suddenly remembered Ye waiting in the backyard and rushed out to find him. To her surprise, he was still there, hidden behind a rock, and presented her with some snacks from Yixian that had turned cold. Su Xiaowan, feeling apologetic for being late and having to miss their planned night market outing, invited him to dinner the following day, her day off.
Ye happily accepted, suggesting they meet at the Xiaolikui Melon Seeds Store at 7 a. m. The next morning, Ye informed his attendant, Yuan Shuang, that he was going out to "see someone" and asked for her opinion on his outfit. He instructed her to handle his homework and not to inquire about his destination. Yuan Shuang felt displeased, noting that Ye had changed and no longer confided in her.
Meanwhile, Su Xiaowan, oblivious to the impending chaos, dressed in her favorite clothes, eager for her rare day off and the planned outing with Ye. Before leaving, she bid her grandmother goodbye. However, as Su Xiaowan stepped out of the kitchen, she encountered Gu Yanxi. He was about to leave for an important matter but insisted that she accompany him to Qingquan Temple to pray for his grandmother. He threatened to expel her from the Gu family if she refused.
For her brother's medical expenses and for Ye, Su Xiaowan reluctantly agreed, though seething with anger, convinced he was doing it intentionally to ruin her day off. Hastily, Su Xiaowan tried to inform Ye of the cancellation, but he had already departed. Spotting Yuan Shuang, Su Xiaowan quickly asked her to relay a message to "Ye" at the restaurant, apologizing that she couldn't make it due to an unforeseen matter.
Su Xiaowan rushed off before Yuan Shuang could ask who "Ye" was, leaving the attendant confused about the mysterious person no one seemed to mention. Unbeknownst to them, Scar Hui and his men were plotting revenge. Scar Hui's subordinate reported that the Gu family had involved the authorities, leading to their comrades' arrest and the discovery of their hideout.
Vowing revenge against Gu Yanxi, Scar Hui instructed his men to find a hiding place, then keep a close watch on Gu Yanxi, planning to "kill him" as soon as he left his mansion. Su Xiaowan accompanied Gu Yanxi to Qingquan Temple, where she overheard others praising his filial piety for personally visiting every month to pray for his grandmother. Inspired, and perhaps to gain favor, Su Xiaowan knelt before Buddha and prayed loudly for the old madam's speedy recovery.
She also purchased an amulet for the old madam, which Gu Yanxi remarked was "meticulous." Unbeknownst to Su Xiaowan, Gu Yanxi's temple visit was a deliberate ploy to lure Scar Hui out. He had used himself as bait, planning for officers to ambush Scar Hui and his gang as they attempted their revenge. As they departed the temple, their carriage unexpectedly broke down.
Gu Yanxi found a piece of metal from a horse's hoof, confirming Scar Hui had taken the bait. Scar Hui and his men ambushed them, ready for revenge. Gu Yanxi instructed Su Xiaowan to flee, saying he was the target. However, she refused to leave him, insisting on facing it together, stating she felt safer with him.
Touched by her loyalty, Gu Yanxi acknowledged her choice and, after giving instructions to his subordinates to handle the ambush with the arriving officers, grabbed Su Xiaowan's hand and fled into the forest. Lost in the dense forest, Su Xiaowan noticed they were being pursued and dragged Gu Yanxi into a frantic run, only to accidentally fall into a deep hunter's pit. Though they escaped their pursuers, they were now trapped. Su Xiaowan immediately suggested shouting for help.
Gu Yanxi initially scoffed at the idea but eventually joined in, frustrated by their predicament. Su Xiaowan later confessed that she had chosen to stay with him during the ambush because she believed she would be safer with him, being "frail" on her own. Su Xiaowan then devised a plan to escape the pit, proposing that one climb on the other's shoulders to reach a nearby rattan.
A playful exchange ensued regarding their 'noble' and 'frail' bodies, and Gu Yanxi's reluctance to have his clothes touched, leading him to suggest she remove his garments to step on him. Su Xiaowan, with a mischievous grin, countered by expressing mock concern for his 'gold-plated body' if he were to step on her, then clarified that it would be more practical for him, being stronger, to go up first by stepping on her shoulders and then pull her up.
They successfully climbed out using this method. With night falling and Lin'an city gates likely closed due to curfew, Su Xiaowan suggested finding a nearby village. Gu Yanxi was skeptical due to the remote location, but Su Xiaowan spotted a "mark of a trap for beasts" left by Hu people. Following the trail, they arrived at Haha Village. To gain lodging, Gu Yanxi quickly declared they were a "married couple."
To solidify their story and earn the villagers' trust, Su Xiaowan launched into an elaborate tale. She described their forbidden love as a prominent young master and a lowly servant from a wealthy northwestern family. She recounted their blossoming romance under a peach tree, their secret moments, and how their love was discovered, leading to her being locked in a woodshed and Gu Yanxi being forced into a marriage.
On his wedding day, she attempted suicide, but Gu Yanxi rushed in and saved her, defying his family to elope with her. The villagers were deeply moved by their "bitter but sweet" love story, believing them to be deeply devoted, and offered them warm hospitality, assuring them they would overcome their hardships.
Gu Yanxi, after listening to her dramatic recounting, teasingly questioned her "dignity" as a girl, to which she retorted that he was the one who initiated the "married couple" lie and she was merely trying to make it convincing. Gathered around a bonfire, the villagers ate roasted meat and danced. Gu Yanxi initially maintained his aloof demeanor, refusing to join the dancing. However, Su Xiaowan playfully pulled him to his feet, insisting he dance with her.
She then placed a flower wreath on his head, complimenting his appearance. Gazing at her, Gu Yanxi softly repeated, "You look good." Later, in the tent provided by the villagers, Su Xiaowan chided Gu Yanxi for his earlier pretense of being strong with alcohol, now that he was seemingly asleep. She thought he looked "cute" when sleeping. Gu Yanxi soon woke from a nightmare, crying out for his "mother" and trying to save her from a fire.
Su Xiaowan, who had been stargazing, comforted him. She pointed out the Big Dipper, which he initially mistook for a bear. She corrected him, counting the stars, and they lay there, eventually falling asleep together under the night sky. Su Xiaowan woke up later, realizing she had dozed off, and observing Gu Yanxi still sleeping, she once again mused that despite his usually cold and distant demeanor, he looked "rather cute" when asleep.
