Bloody Romance Episode 5 Recap
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Cha Luo, furious at Wan Mei's failure to complete her mission, insists on punishment. Yue Ying intervenes, reminding Cha Luo that Wan Mei successfully retrieved the Guajian herb and was sent by His Highness. Cha Luo dismisses Yue Ying's pleas, stating her decree could only be revoked if it "snows in a sunny day." Quietly, Gongzi uses his power to make snow fall from a clear sky.
Forced to concede, Cha Luo rescinds her order, though she declares Wan Mei and Chang'an will continue as "alternate junior killers with sin." Consumed by rage towards Gongzi, Cha Luo shatters a teacup and forces a servant to consume the shards before dismissing him. She confides in Xing Feng that no one has ever challenged her authority as Gongzi has. Xing Feng urges patience, noting Gongzi's formidable power.
He suggests that Gongzi's true weakness lies with "His Majesty," implying that any misstep by Gongzi would incur the Emperor's wrath. Xing Feng further speculates that Gongzi's seemingly detached demeanor hides a larger conspiracy, and their strategy should be to expose his hidden activities. Chang'an, suffering from a strange and potent poison, warns Wan Mei that Gui Hua City rules dictate failed mission-takers are not entitled to medicine.
Wan Mei decries this as a cruel rule, but Chang'an attempts to explain the city's harsh realities, where survival is paramount and conscience holds no sway. Despite Chang'an's words, Wan Mei is determined to find a cure. She seeks out Old Gao, the resident doctor, who, recognizing her as the failed junior killer, flatly refuses to provide any medicine, citing Cha Luo's direct orders.
When Wan Mei tries to forcefully obtain the antidote, Old Gao effortlessly subdues her and casts her out. Elsewhere, Gongzi awakens from a recurring nightmare, haunted by the memory of his mother intentionally blinding him in a painful ritual, all to ensure his survival. Yue Ying, who is by his side, expresses concern about his "heart attack." She questions why he entrusted the retrieval of the irreplaceable Guajian herb, vital for his eyesight, to two mere alternate junior killers.
Gongzi explains that by feigning disinterest in the herb, he misled Cha Luo, allowing him to acquire it without raising suspicion. He then scolds Yue Ying for her "childish" and "impatient" behavior earlier that day, warning her that such actions could expose their plans to Cha Luo. Yue Ying confesses her impatience was driven by her eagerness for him to regain his sight. Desperate, Wan Mei kneels outside Ting Zhu House, begging for help.
Yue Ying, initially indifferent, informs Wan Mei that Chang'an is afflicted by the lethal Seven Killing poison and blames Wan Mei's own "mercy" for not killing Shen Mo, which would have secured the antidote. Wan Mei refuses to abandon Chang'an. At this moment, Gongzi, his vision now partially restored by the Guajian herb, emerges and finds Wan Mei still kneeling. He questions if she would sacrifice her own life for Chang'an, to which she unequivocally affirms.
Gongzi agrees to help, instructing Wan Mei to accompany him to Bi An Palace, while sending Yue Ying to tend to Chang'an. At Bi An Palace, Gongzi leads Wan Mei to a murky, bug-infested pool known as the "Death Pond," explaining it's where bodies are discreetly disposed of, swiftly consumed by the resident insects.
Instead of taking her life, Gongzi challenges Wan Mei to catch even one of the myriad bugs within six hours, promising to spare her and Chang'an if she succeeds. Meanwhile, Yue Ying uses two specific bugs to draw out the poison from Chang'an, instructing him to rest and reminding him that if Wan Mei returns, he will owe her his life. Back in the Death Pond, Wan Mei struggles to catch the elusive insects in the dark.
Recalling Gongzi's description of how the insects devour corpses, she realizes they are drawn to blood. She deliberately cuts her own palm, using her fresh blood to lure them. To Gongzi's utter astonishment, Wan Mei successfully completes the impossible task, summoning all the bugs from the pond. Gongzi is deeply impressed by her resourcefulness and unexpected ability. With Chang'an’s health restored, he diligently resumes his duties for Wan Mei.
He warns her about their perilous situation: Cha Luo has cut off their essential supplies, including rice and firewood, and hidden dangers lurk everywhere in Gui Hua City. He stresses the need for extreme caution in their every word and action. Upon returning to their living quarters, Chang'an discovers evidence that someone had tampered with their meager rice supply. Wan Mei is angered, believing Cha Luo has gone back on her word.
However, Chang'an clarifies that this particular act was likely the work of another senior killer within the city, known for employing a specialized type of bug derived from mandala nectar. These insidious creatures can infiltrate a person's entire body within a single night, affecting all internal organs and transforming the victim into a docile puppet.
Chang'an describes how this senior killer specifically targets young women, recounting a harrowing instance where a puppet endured severe torture, including surviving numerous arrows, all while under the killer’s control. The terrifying description deeply frightens Wan Mei, causing her to shatter a bowl in distress. Chang'an reassures her, promising to keep her safe as long as he is alive.
