A Love So Romantic Episode 5 Recap
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Upon returning to Gu Mansion, Su Xiaowan felt a strange sensation in her heart while observing Gu Yanxi in the carriage, thinking he was truly handsome and enjoying being close to him. As she jokingly tried to catch an imaginary bug on his face, Gu Yanxi told her, "Whenever you feel like gazing at me, come closer." Later, while he was sleeping, she inwardly wondered if "Ice Face" had poisoned her out of jealousy due to her racing heart.
Suddenly remembering Ye, she hurried off, telling Yuanhe she had urgent business. Su Xiaowan's attempt to find Ye to apologize proved futile as no one in the mansion, including Yuanhe, knew of him. Meanwhile, several maids who admired Gu Yanxi learned that Su Xiaowan had spent the night with him. Filled with jealousy, they gossiped about Gu Yanxi's tired appearance and messy clothes, concluding that Su Xiaowan had crossed the line.
They confronted Su Xiaowan, who tried to explain they had only shared a tent out of necessity. Their anger flared, and Su Xiaowan, deciding it was best to escape, fled. Coincidentally, she met Ye again. Ye took Su Xiaowan out of the house to eat, also dodging the pursuing maids. He suggested they go out for a meal to make up for their missed meeting, since she couldn't show her face in the mansion.
Su Xiaowan, initially worried about Gu Yanxi deducting her salary, eventually agreed, rationalizing it as a day off he owed her because he had "exploited her rest day." Meanwhile, Gu Yanxi, looking pale and unrested, returned to his room. When his attendant, Yuanhe, inquired about Su Xiaowan, Gu Yanxi commented that she "must have been exhausted last night, too," not minding that she hadn't come to serve him.
Yuanhe, however, misinterpreted this, assuming both Gu Yanxi and Su Xiaowan were tired from their "wedding night" and secretly snickered. Embarrassed and unable to explain, Gu Yanxi dismissed him and left to consult Physician Ru Ying. Gu Yanxi revealed he was having recurring nightmares, despite his usual medication. Ru Ying discovered that the old prescription for soothing the soul was ineffective when combined with alcohol, which Gu Yanxi had consumed.
Gu Yanxi then confided in Ru Ying about his amnesia, caused by a fire that killed his mother. He recounted a recent dream where a familiar woman was running from the fire, hearing "Run! Never come here again!" in his dream. Ru Ying provided a new prescription, hoping it would help him regain his memories. During their outing, Su Xiaowan offered to treat Ye to candied fruit, but he declined, citing a lack of appetite, so she ate both.
At the restaurant, Su Xiaowan felt awkward for consuming everything she had offered to buy, but Ye reassured her that friends shouldn't be so formal, adding that "When I see you eating, I feel full." They decided to attend a shadow play. During the performance, Su Xiaowan cried, but Ye remained impassive. While watching, Su Xiaowan's mind was full of Gu Yanxi, and she secretly cursed herself for being lovesick and disloyal.
She felt she should be responsible to Ye, the person she had long searched for, yet her heart thought of another man, making her despise herself. A scene depicting a woman's heart pounding for a man resonated deeply with Su Xiaowan, prompting her to ask Ye if a racing heart was a sign of liking someone. Ye confirmed it, explaining that one would feel nervous and constantly think of the person. Su Xiaowan simply replied, "I see."
Later, Ye, noticing her interest in a trinket, bought it for her. This deepened her inner conflict, making her wonder why her heart didn't race when she was close to Ye. Back at the mansion, Yuanhe informed Gu Yanxi that Su Xiaowan had not returned to her room all day, expressing concern for her safety. Gu Yanxi, initially dismissive, eventually checked on her room. He discovered a dipper trap set by the maids outside her door, placed as a prank.
Gu Yanxi angrily confronted the maids, stating that Gu Mansion had rules and demanding to know why they were harassing Su Xiaowan. The maids claimed it was just a prank, but Gu Yanxi, furious, fined them half a month's salary and ordered the housekeeper to deal with them further. Later, as Gu Yanxi strolled through the garden, still preoccupied, Ye spotted him approaching.
Fearing his identity would be exposed, Ye quickly fabricated a story, telling Su Xiaowan he had offended Gu Yanxi and would face severe consequences if caught. To protect him, Su Xiaowan ruthlessly pushed Gu Yanxi into the lotus pond, yelling for help as he couldn't swim. Yuanhe quickly came to Gu Yanxi's aid. Soaked and furious, Gu Yanxi demanded to know the identity of the person Su Xiaowan had helped escape.
She vaguely explained he was a new friend, an apprentice who had offended Gu Yanxi and was scared of facing him, but she couldn't provide his name or profession. Gu Yanxi criticized her for befriending a stranger and risking her cover as Wan'er. As Gu Yanxi began to sneeze from the cold, Su Xiaowan, feeling a pang of guilt, hurriedly embraced him to offer warmth. Gu Yanxi felt much more balanced.
Her heart started pounding, making her wonder if she was unconsciously falling for "Ice Face." Ye, after unintentionally observing Su Xiaowan serving Old Madam through a window, calmly instructed the guards not to mention his presence. Inside, Su Xiaowan, acting as Wan'er, presented homemade delicacies to Old Madam, who praised them warmly, calling her "My Wan'er" and saying she loved Grandma the most. Later, Ye waited outside the main gate for Su Xiaowan to emerge.
He casually encountered her, returning a forgotten handkerchief, and deliberately asked if she had heard about "Miss Wan'er," mentioning the large reward offered by Gu Mansion for her return. Su Xiaowan grew nervous, fearing her false identity might be exposed, and quickly left. Still unsettled by Ye's questions, Su Xiaowan was asked by Gu Yanxi about her duties with his grandmother, specifically if she had trouble getting her to drink a new, bitter medicine.
Su Xiaowan assured him Old Madam had finished it completely. Yuanhe later confirmed that Old Madam felt more energetic with the new medicine. Unbeknownst to them, the jealous maids, believing Su Xiaowan had stolen their "male god" and disregarding Gu Yanxi's earlier warning, plotted against her. Gu Yanxi overheard their scheme.
The maids ambushed Su Xiaowan while she was supposed to be getting Gu Yanxi's late-night snack, seizing her and locking her in an abandoned side chamber known for being desolate and haunted, intending to scare her. Gu Yanxi, realizing Su Xiaowan was missing and having overheard the maids' new scheme, rushed to the abandoned chamber. He sent his attendant, Yuanhe, to gather more help while he bravely entered alone.
Inside, Su Xiaowan, terrified and hearing strange noises, brandished a stick and accidentally struck Gu Yanxi, mistaking him for a ghost. After clarifying his identity, she checked his injury, a bruise, and jokingly blamed his "peach blossom debt" and his previous fall into the lotus pond for her current predicament. Gu Yanxi retorted that she was the one who pushed him. They decided to leave, but found the main door locked from the outside.
Trapped, Su Xiaowan shouted for help, but Gu Yanxi urged her to conserve her energy, explaining the courtyard had been abandoned for many years and suggesting they find another way out. Su Xiaowan, trying to maintain her composure, teased him about being scared, but he quickly turned the accusation back on her. She vehemently denied it, boasting of her extensive travels and experiences, declaring anyone afraid a coward.
As they waited, Su Xiaowan found unexpected comfort holding Gu Yanxi's hand, feeling its warmth and realizing she was not as scared. She reflected that despite his harsh words, "Ice Face" had consistently protected her, making her feel an unusual sense of peace and safety in his presence, a truth she perhaps should have realized earlier.
