Believe in Love Episode 5 Recap
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Lu Yue'er and Hua Yinan were finally married, and Hua Yinan was eager to consummate their union. He initiated a kiss, which Lu Yue'er, despite her shyness, tentatively reciprocated. However, when it came to the crucial next step, Lu Yue'er hesitated, claiming she was on her monthly period. Hua Yinan, understanding her reluctance, assured her he would wait until she was ready and reluctantly gave up his excited thoughts.
To express his feelings, he presented her with an array of jewelry, including his mother's cherished Golden Phoenix hairpin. He explained its deep sentimental value, sharing how his mother's unhappy life and his own reserved nature had been impacted by her presence. He hoped the hairpin would serve as a reminder of him, but before he could finish, Lu Yue'er, ever carefree, had already fallen asleep.
The following morning, Hua Yinan brought Lu Yue'er to meet his elder sister, Hua Yuman, who was his only surviving elder since their parents' passing. Lu Yue'er offered tea to her sister-in-law. Hua Yuman immediately noticed that the valuable Golden Phoenix hairpin was no longer with Hua Yinan and realized he had given it to Lu Yue'er, acknowledging her significant position in his heart.
However, she quickly adopted a stern demeanor, stating that since Lu Yue'er had married into the Island Lord's Mansion, she needed a "transformation" and must adhere to the rules of the princess' mansion, as established by their mother, Princess Jia Ning. She instructed Nanny Jiang, who had served their mother since childhood, to teach Lu Yue'er the customs, warning her not to dishonor the mansion before outsiders.
Hua Yinan tried to intercede, explaining that he had already agreed that Lu Yue'er did not need to conform to these rules. Yet, Lu Yue'er, willing to be a "qualified wife," declared her readiness to learn, which slightly improved Hua Yuman's mood. Hua Yuman, having grown up in the Island Lord's Mansion, openly disdained common folk.
Lu Yue'er, disregarding proper etiquette, directly debated with her, prompting Hua Yuman to disparage Lu Yue'er's past of running a noodle restaurant and tell her to abandon her "vulgar habits." Lu Yue'er boldly retorted that being born wealthy did not grant one the right to look down on the poor. Hua Yinan also sided with Lu Yue'er. Incensed, Hua Yuman demanded Hua Yinan discipline his wife, to which he replied that his wife was strong-willed and he could not.
Feeling that the couple was ganging up on her, Hua Yuman furiously stormed out. With the marriage complete, fulfilling the Island Lord's last wishes, Elder Wu presented Hua Yinan with the Token of the Lord, officially recognizing him as the Lord of Flower Island and granting him command over all military forces on the island. Hua Yinan then requested his father's will.
Reading it, he discovered a surprising clause: from the date of marriage, all private funds of the Island Lord's Mansion were to be controlled solely by Lu Yue'er, requiring her signature for any of his own expenditures. Confused, Hua Yinan asked Elder Wu the meaning of this. Elder Wu explained that his father had included this clause to prevent Hua Yinan from regretting or repudiating the marriage.
Though Hua Yinan dismissed the idea of divorce as impossible, Hua Yinan worried that if Hua Yuman learned of this clause and investigated further, Lu Yue'er's true identity might be exposed, leading to more suffering for her. Elder Wu advised him to quickly regain financial control before Hua Yuman became aware of the will's contents. Separately, Song Yan, also known as Brother Yuan, frequently heard a voice calling "Xiao Man" in his mind.
When Man Hua arrived to see him, she heard him call out "Xiao Man" and, believing he was calling her, became delighted. Song Yan often found himself drawn to a particular painting of a tree and a beautiful woman, whom he affectionately called Xiao Man, despite not knowing why. He confided in his attendant about these recurring visions and the inexplicable connection he felt to the painting.
His attendant suggested that such vivid images might be the most impressive memories carried over from a past life. Meanwhile, Lu Yue'er, understanding that consummating their marriage was an inevitable experience, had the awareness to face it, but worried about intense pain. She decided to drink some alcohol to overcome her shyness and fear. She ended up heavily intoxicated, mistaking Hua Yinan for "cured meat" that needed to be heated.
She playfully chased him around and tried to kiss him, calling him "meat" and "flower," while Hua Yinan, baffled and helpless, eventually gave up and let her pass out. The next morning, Hua Yinan left a note for her to drink refreshing tea. Later, her friend Xiao Yi visited. Xiao Yi, despite Lu Yue'er's new status as "My Lady," insisted on calling her "Sister Yue'er." Xiao Yi admired the numerous pieces of jewelry Hua Yinan had gifted Lu Yue'er.
Lu Yue'er, recalling Xiao Yi's unwavering loyalty and help with her noodle restaurant when others feared and shunned her, generously offered her friend any piece she desired. Xiao Yi chose the exquisite Golden Phoenix hairpin, and Lu Yue'er, out of deep friendship and sisterly affection, gifted it to her. When Hua Yinan returned and discovered the Golden Phoenix hairpin was gone, he was furious, believing Lu Yue'er's feelings for him were not genuine.
He confronted Lu Yue'er, demanding to know how she could give away such a meaningful gift. Lu Yue'er, failing to grasp its significance, dismissed it as "just a hairpin" among many others and questioned why he was so angry. Hua Yinan, deeply hurt, asked if she truly loved him. Lu Yue'er candidly admitted she didn't understand "love" but deeply appreciated his care for her father.
When he pressed her about shielding him from danger, she reiterated that it was an "involuntary" action, and she had married him primarily to ensure he continued to care for her father. Her honest but hurtful admission left Hua Yinan devastated, and he stormed off.
Drowning his sorrows in alcohol, Hua Yinan was joined by Su Tang, who confessed her decade-long unrequited love for him and lamented how the love Lu Yue'er disregarded was the very thing she yearned for, but was out of her reach. Lu Yue'er, who had come looking for Hua Yinan, witnessed Su Tang comforting a drunken Hua Yinan.
Misinterpreting the scene, Lu Yue'er reflected that Su Tang and Hua Yinan had known each other for over ten years and would likely have been married if not for her. Feeling a strange tightness in her chest, she decided to use this to appease Hua Yinan.
The next day, she brought him specially made apology cakes, then directly suggested he take Su Tang as his concubine, or even elevate Su Tang to his main consort while she herself became a concubine, assuring him she wouldn't mind at all. Hua Yinan was enraged by her proposition, interpreting it as a blatant disregard for his feelings and a confirmation that she had "no heart." He called her "unreasonable" and "narrow-minded," then ordered her out.
Hua Yinan was so angry he ignored Lu Yue'er for several days. Later, Hua Yuman intercepted Lu Yue'er, chastising her for not having her assigned maidservants. Noticing the absence of the Golden Phoenix hairpin, Hua Yuman grew alarmed, emphatically stating that it was their mother's cherished heirloom and something Hua Yinan valued above all else. Lu Yue'er finally understood the true significance of the hairpin and the depth of her mistake, filled with profound regret.
She resolved to earnestly apologize to Hua Yinan, but a servant soon informed her that Hua Yinan would be sleeping in the wing room from now on and did not wish to be disturbed, having become even angrier after their recent conversation. This news solidified Lu Yue'er's realization of the gravity of her actions and Hua Yinan's continued withdrawal.
