Bloody Romance Episode 34 Recap
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The King, reviewing state memorials in the grand hall, expressed concern over the recent unrest from the Liang Army. His attending eunuch agreed, noting that despite their strong military, a skilled general was lacking. The King concurred, stating that with Preceptor Yue gone, only King Ning was capable of leading the army. Soon after, the King summoned King Ning and Yue Ying to the palace, surprisingly asking King Ning to relinquish the highly capable Yue Ying to him.
King Ning politely refused, and the King did not press the matter further. The King then shifted the conversation to the Liang Army’s invasion of Lu Zhou, announcing his intention to personally lead the expedition. King Ning immediately advised against it, explaining that the kingdom could not function without its ruler. Seizing the opportunity, King Ning volunteered to lead the campaign himself. The King, pleased with this turn of events, readily agreed.
King Ning understood that the King was not giving him the commander’s seal without a price; in return, he would have to relinquish control of Gui Hua City. Yue Ying expressed her worry that King Ning might truly give up the city, but he simply smiled, vowing that if he returned unscathed from the battlefield, he would withdraw from Ting Zhu House.
In Gui Hua City, Cha Luo formally announced a competition between Wan Mei and Wan Xiang for the position of Supreme Killer. The challenge was to retrieve a Red Devil Umbrella within the time limit of one burning incense, without landing. As Wan Mei had anticipated, Cha Luo manipulated the draw, assigning Wan Mei the task of finding Liu Guang’s Red Devil Umbrella, while Wan Xiang was tasked with finding Su Qiu's umbrella.
The competition began with both women flying around Bi An Palace, searching for their targets. With Xing Feng’s assistance, Wan Mei quickly retrieved Liu Guang’s umbrella, much to Cha Luo’s dismay. Despite her shock, Cha Luo was forced to declare Wan Mei the winner of the Supreme Killer position. Wan Xiang protested, but Xing Feng dismissed her complaints, stating Wan Mei had not broken any rules.
In the autumn of Tianyou Year 19, King Ning led three thousand Imperial Guards to Lu Zhou. He swiftly cut off the Liang Army's food supply and then launched a surprise attack under the cover of fog, decisively defeating them within half a day and lifting the siege of Lu Zhou. Upon his victorious return to the capital, the King greeted him warmly, promoting him to Great General of Northern Imperial Guards.
The King then subtly reminded King Ning of his promise regarding Gui Hua City. King Ning, upholding his word, prepared to transfer control. The King also instructed him to give the Lotus Token to Cha Luo, granting her complete authority over Gui Hua City, including the power to request money and soldiers from local governments for imperial errands and to execute anyone who refused.
King Ning returned to Gui Hua City and met Cha Luo, candidly informing her that he would henceforth be known solely as King Ning of Jin and no longer the master of Gui Hua City. Overjoyed, Cha Luo, who had waited years for this moment, happily accepted the Lotus Token. King Ning also reaffirmed his commitment to move out of Ting Zhu House within seven days.
Later that evening, King Ning spoke with Wan Mei, telling her that if she were to become the Lady of Gui Hua City one day, he would choose to return. He then inquired why Wan Mei held such deep affection for Chang An. Wan Mei smiled, explaining that for Chang An, she was not merely a pawn but a living, breathing person who he would do anything for, even at the cost of his own life.
The next day, Cha Luo publicly declared that Chang An was the assassin who had attempted to kill her three years prior. She asserted that since Chang An was Wan Mei’s shadow at the time, Wan Mei must have been complicit in the assassination. Wan Mei vehemently denied the false accusation and immediately confronted Cha Luo, resulting in a physical altercation. Xing Feng intervened to mediate.
Although Wan Mei maintained her innocence regarding the assassination, she was ultimately found guilty of failing to adequately control her shadow and sentenced to punishment. Xing Feng prepared to extract ten blood worms from Wan Mei, a process known to be excruciating as it causes the blood to flow in reverse.
Cha Luo, observing from the shadows, understood that Xing Feng's intent was to inflict suffering upon Wan Mei while ensuring her survival, a move Cha Luo saw as a betrayal due to Xing Feng's deep feelings for Wan Mei. Furious, Cha Luo devised a scheme. She ordered Wan Mei's blood to be taken and used it to write a distress letter, which she then sent to King Ning.
However, King Ning, upon receiving the letter, recognized it was Wan Mei’s blood but not her handwriting. Realizing Cha Luo was trying to manipulate him, he instructed that the letter be forwarded to Chang An in Jiang City, viewing Cha Luo’s actions as a strategic favor. Upon receiving the blood-written letter, Chang An was consumed with worry and immediately prepared to return to Gui Hua City.
Ruan Niang desperately pleaded with him not to go, reminding him of their burgeoning rebellion in Jiang City and the thousands of supporters who relied on him. She implored him to stay, emphasizing that his departure would render all their efforts and hopes futile. Seeing his resolve, and feeling powerless to stop him, Ruan Niang tragically committed suicide in front of Chang An, hoping her sacrifice would dissuade him from leaving.
