Bloody Romance Episode 11 Recap
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Gong Zi questioned Chang An about his connection to Xie Ting Yun from Jiang Nan. Chang An calmly stated he was merely a groom. Gong Zi, unconvinced, tested Chang An's martial arts and discovered he practiced the Xie family's internal strength, a technique exclusively passed down to male descendants. Gong Zi remarked that Chang An's martial arts proficiency could even surpass that of Xie's eldest daughter, which seemed far too advanced for a simple groom.
Chang An maintained his story, explaining that his master at the Xie family taught him kung fu because he liked him, and that his life belonged to the Xie family as they had raised him. After their journey, Gong Zi arrived at his residence and reassured Yue Ying that Wan Mei was merely a tool for his objectives, emphasizing Yue Ying's unparalleled position by his side, having served him since the age of nine.
Despite Gong Zi's attempts to alleviate any concerns, Yue Ying's mind was preoccupied with Wan Mei. She revealed to Gong Zi that Wan Mei had consumed the "Nine Lives" antidote. Yue Ying explained that since "Nine Lives" secured heart function, all its medicinal properties would concentrate in Wan Mei's heart when she was on the verge of death. Therefore, to sustain Gong Zi's life, Wan Mei's heart would need to be extracted before she perished.
Upon learning this, Gong Zi summoned Wan Mei to Bi An Palace. He revealed that she was the first person he saw after regaining his sight, noting her striking resemblance to his mother, Lan He, particularly her widow's peak. Gong Zi spoke of his mother's departure, her jade pendant, and his lifelong mission to eradicate the Blood Lotus Cult to avenge her, explaining that was why he sought the Xuan Ji Box.
Wan Mei, bewildered by these revelations, simply asked why he was sharing such intimate details. Gong Zi responded that he felt she deserved to know. He then used a mystical firefly formation to surround Wan Mei, preparing to take her heart. However, as his hand reached into her body, staining it with a little blood, he was overcome with memories of their shared moments and found himself unable to proceed.
Just then, Chang An burst into the palace, confronting Gong Zi with his sword. Gong Zi swiftly disarmed Chang An and held a blade to his throat, questioning his willingness to die for Wan Mei. Chang An declared that he would not live if Wan Mei perished, ready to face any consequences for her sake. Gong Zi then claimed he was only considering which internal strength to teach Wan Mei, dismissing Chang An from Bi An Palace.
Afterward, Gong Zi instructed Yue Ying to teach Wan Mei inner strength to better utilize the "Nine Lives," confirming Wan Mei still held value. He then coldly added that should Wan Mei ever fail a mission, Yue Ying was to take her heart. Later, Wan Mei, frustrated by her inability to wield the Serpent Sword given by Gong Zi, asked Chang An to find a secluded spot in Gui Hua City, away from any spies, for sword practice.
Chang An led her to a quiet area, explaining that while no place was perfectly safe, he had observed this spot to be rarely visited. While Chang An prepared roasted fish, Wan Mei practiced her sword. In a playful moment, she held her sword to his neck, but Chang An, trusting her completely, did not flinch. Wan Mei, delighted by his trust, looked into his eyes and questioned if he had ever liked anyone else before meeting her.
Their proximity made Chang An flustered. He avoided the question by suggesting she continue her sword practice while he prepared the fish. Wan Mei's next assignment was to assassinate Madam Ryan, the owner of Zhai Xing Tower. This establishment, located outside Gui Hua City, was not just a restaurant but an intelligence organization under the control of Imperial Preceptor Yue Qing Ya.
To infiltrate the tower, Wan Mei and Chang An disguised themselves as a wealthy, bickering couple from the south. Upon arrival, Wan Mei, playing the part of a demanding noblewoman, insisted on staying on the ninth floor. The innkeeper, however, stated that the ninth floor was not open to the public, nor were the rooms on the west side of the tower. Chang An intervened, compromising for a suite on the eighth floor.
From their exchange, they deduced that Madam Ryan likely resided on the restricted ninth floor, possibly on the west side. Chang An also confirmed that the tower was heavily guarded, making direct access difficult. Meanwhile, Yue Qing Ya received a secret message from Cha Luo, alerting him to the assassination attempt on Madam Ryan. He immediately dispatched more forces to Zhai Xing Tower, instructing Madam Ryan to capture the assassins alive.
Madam Ryan, in turn, ordered her staff to thoroughly vet all guests, paying particular attention to young, beautiful ladies and anyone arriving with an umbrella. Back in their room, Chang An sensed someone listening at their door. Wan Mei, quick-witted, flung open the door and loudly demanded ten pots of the strongest wine, berating Chang An to maintain their facade.
She then continued her public display of marital discord, scolding Chang An for being a "loser" and making him stand facing the wall, all to divert suspicion from the monitoring staff. Her performance proved effective, convincing the hotel management that they were merely a troublesome, wealthy couple. Inside their room, as Wan Mei continued to drink, she teased Chang An, asking if he was afraid of revealing secrets if he drank.
Chang An affirmed that everything he said was the truth. Under the moonlight, Wan Mei, having consumed much wine, pressed Chang An again about his past affections. He recounted a story from his youth, explaining that after being adopted by Master Xie, he became a groom for the Xie family's eldest daughter, then twelve years old.
He described her beauty, how she once tended to a wound he sustained, and how that close moment was the only time he had ever seen a girl as breathtakingly beautiful, comparable to a fairy. He concluded by saying he hadn't met anyone like her since, until Wan Mei. Drunkenly misinterpreting his words, Wan Mei retorted that he was implying all other women were more beautiful than her. As she finally succumbed to drunkenness, Chang An gently carried her to bed.
