Bloody Romance Episode 27 Recap
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Fang Ge dispatched his servants to search for Ying Ying by the river, and Wan Mei joined them. They discovered Ying Ying asleep in the tall grass near the river, having gone there to wait for her father, whom she believed was purchasing an abacus for her. Fang Ge, relieved to find her safe, gently carried her home, assuring her that her father had already returned with the abacus and she should not wander off again.
Upon seeing Ying Ying, Wan Mei noticed two distinctive cross-shaped scars on her wrist. She immediately recognized them as marks left by the extraction of "virgin blood," a process involving drenching the wound with medicinal water to maintain bleeding. Wan Mei explained that this blood, known as "Zhe Jin," was highly prized and believed to prolong life.
Later, Wan Mei informed Fang Ge that Ying Ying's scars suggested she had endured the same horrifying experience as Wan Mei when she was trafficked. This explained Ying Ying's strong aversion to lanterns, which reminded Wan Mei of the small, simple room where she was held, often drifting in and out of consciousness from being battered and drugged, always seeing a bedside embroidered lantern nearby.
Fang Ge admitted that he had once consumed such blood at a dinner party, finding it "fishy," and was deeply shaken by the realization that his sister had been a victim of this cruel trade. Gongzi decided to depart from Fang Ge's residence, but before leaving, he discreetly handed Wan Mei a note.
The note outlined her new mission: to obtain an IOU from Huang Yu, the master of Zheng Yi Villa, for Fang Ge, before they could reunite the following evening at the Jing She Cottage on the west side of the villa. Gongzi thanked Wan Mei for her presence, acknowledging that Gui Hua City had failed her in the past. That night, Fang Ge visited Wan Mei, curious about her apparent lack of fear towards lanterns.
Wan Mei confessed she was indeed afraid, but had endured far worse: her face being scarred, bones broken, contracting plague, and being abandoned in a strange place, waiting to die. She emphasized that the suffering of impoverished children like her was beyond the comprehension of privileged individuals. Fang Ge then shared his own story, recounting how he had left home for three years to pursue martial arts.
Upon his return, he found his father had died and Ying Ying was missing. He tirelessly searched for three months, eventually finding her after someone left her at his old family home. He initially believed his newfound influence had deterred her captors, but soon realized Ying Ying's memory was confined to events before she turned eleven. Fang Ge expressed deep regret for failing to protect her, admitting he had since amassed wealth to compensate her with the best possible life.
Wan Mei quickly deduced that Fang Ge sought details about the blood trade to avenge Ying Ying. She urged him to reconsider, questioning the true benefit for Ying Ying, who now lived contentedly in a world where she believed her father was still alive, treated her well, praised her cleverness, and bought her an abacus.
Wan Mei advised Fang Ge to let go of the past and instead spend more time simply being present with Ying Ying, even if it meant just sitting beside her and watching her talk to little mice. She also revealed that she joined Gui Hua City out of desperation, as she had no powerful sibling to avenge her, and it was her only path to survival. Fang Ge promised to consider her suggestion.
Meanwhile, back in Gui Hua City, Chang An anxiously awaited Wan Mei's return. Gongzi, having returned alone, mocked Chang An's devotion to Wan Mei, likening it to a "stupid flying moth darting into the flame," suggesting it was a futile gesture. Chang An passionately countered that such a moth was willing to sacrifice everything. Chang An pressed Gongzi on whether his order to send Han Yue away was meant to save Wan Mei.
Gongzi deflected, asserting that there were many things Chang An did not understand. The following day, while searching Fang Ge's mansion for the IOU, Wan Mei accidentally revealed her presence to Madam Fang. Panicked, Wan Mei attempted to take Madam Fang hostage to escape. Fang Ge intervened, demanding his wife's release. When Wan Mei expressed distrust, Fang Ge surprisingly stabbed himself as a demonstration of his sincerity, vowing to let her go this once but to continue his pursuit later.
Wan Mei released Madam Fang and fled. However, Fang Ge caught up to her. Resigned, Wan Mei urged him to kill her, expressing her despair at her humble, unprivileged existence. Fang Ge then questioned her about Han Xiu's death. Wan Mei clarified that Han Xiu had committed suicide out of remorse for Peony, rather than being murdered by her. Convinced, Fang Ge allowed her to depart, advising her to "try her best to be nice" in her future life.
He also cautioned her that his people would continue to search for her. Before leaving, Wan Mei urged Fang Ge to care for Ying Ying, reminding him that Ying Ying feared darkness and that he should avoid bringing up her past trauma, focusing instead on being present with her.
Fang Ge acknowledged her words and affirmed his commitment to his sister, noting that he released Wan Mei not because of their shared experience, but because of her discernible moral "baseline" and asked her to hold onto it. Upon her return to Gui Hua City, Wan Mei apologized to Gongzi for failing to retrieve the IOU. Gongzi, unfazed, calmly admitted that Fang Ying Ying's disappearance had been his doing.
He had simply guided Ying Ying in a specific direction, knowing Wan Mei would find her. He explained it was a deliberate "psychological offense," designed to evoke Fang Ge's sympathy for Wan Mei, thereby safeguarding her and Gui Hua City. Wan Mei was furious, arguing that she would rather die than exploit someone else's scars, even if it meant her own survival.
Gongzi, visibly irritated, retorted that "good people usually don't live long," and that in this world, there were no rules. Wan Mei, however, insisted they should at least uphold their own moral "baselines." Seeing Gongzi's physical weakness, Wan Mei ended the argument. Gongzi then reaffirmed that despite the unretrieved IOU, the mission would proceed. Later, Chang An brought Wan Mei rice dumplings he had prepared.
Wan Mei praised them, and Chang An observed that her insistence on delving into life's contradictions made her existence harder than others. He acknowledged the validity of her argument with Gongzi but also defended Gongzi's actions as the only viable path to protect Gui Hua City and save her. Chang An then hinted at his own hidden past, stating he "owed someone a life" and was "involuntary," unable to stay with her and protect her forever.
He also alluded to his impending departure from Gui Hua City, suggesting someone better would come to protect her. Wan Mei, deeply moved by his words, tearfully pleaded with him to take her away from Gui Hua City. Chang An, who had returned specifically to hear her make such a request, readily agreed to her plea.
As they embraced, Gongzi opened the door, asking them if they were ready for their journey to Zheng Yi Villa, confirming he had overheard their conversation. Meanwhile, Chailuo instructed Xing Feng to prepare a potent medical powder that worked through skin absorption. She revealed the powder was to be applied to a garment intended for Fang Ying Ying, describing her as a 19-year-old with the mind of an 11-year-old.
Xing Feng expressed strong disapproval, reminding Chailuo of an unwritten rule in Gui Hua City against harming others' wives and children. Chailuo scoffed at such a "ridiculous rule," questioning if extending kindness would ensure its reciprocation, and dismissed Xing Feng's objections, stating the method was final and she would have Wan Xiang carry out the task.
