Catch Up My Prince Episode 4 Recap
> Catch Up My Prince Recap
Feeling disheartened by Zhao Chen Yi's coldness, Lu Ranran decided not to watch his livestream. Instead, she tuned into Crown Prince Zhao Chen Yu's channel and recognized him as the person who had saved her previously. Noticing his illness, Lu Ranran, a medical intern in her reality, wondered if she could help him. She summoned Qin Shou, who appeared with his usual flair.
Lu Ranran asked how she could assist the Crown Prince, and Qin Shou informed her that she needed to complete the main story tasks and participate in the Wazi Diplomatic Corps martial arts match to collect "affection fragments." Frustrated, Lu Ranran then confronted Qin Shou about Zhao Chen Yi's favorable impression score remaining at zero despite her efforts for half a year, lamenting his seemingly "stone heart."
Qin Shou insisted their programming was flawless and advised her that persistence would lead to victory. Still vexed, Lu Ranran accidentally bumped into Eleventh Prince Zhao Chenxuan. He immediately recognized her as the palace maid with exceptional knife skills who had dissected the duck, praising her technique as comparable to a legendary figure. Zhao Chenxuan, who had been trying to find her, excitedly invited her to his residence.
There, he offered her a precious flint as a gift for their meeting, much to Lu Ranran's surprise as her favorable impression score with him instantly increased. Zhao Chenxuan showed her his various inventions, including a retractable lantern, but Lu Ranran cautioned him about the potential fire hazard of keeping candles near his experimental items.
While discussing the cumbersome nature of traditional brushes, Zhao Chenxuan expressed his long-held desire to invent an automatic ink-absorbing brush, and Lu Ranran suggested they brainstorm together. Zhao Chenxuan then confided in Lu Ranran about his recent problem with repelling insects in the Imperial Garden, listing his unsuccessful attempts with herbs, flowers, and even honey, and mentioning his idea of using Siberian weasel urine. He explained his concern was for the upcoming Wazi Diplomatic Corps visit.
Feeling useless compared to his capable brothers—the Crown Prince skilled in ruling, the Second Prince unmatched in martial arts, and the Fourth Prince talented in music and writing—Zhao Chenxuan expressed his desire to ease his father's burden. Lu Ranran reassured him, praising his modesty, cleverness, and resourcefulness. Touched by her words, Zhao Chenxuan asked her to call him "Eleven" when they were alone.
As Lu Ranran walked past the familiar lotus pavilion, she found herself reminiscing about the time she spent there with Zhao Chen Yi, recalling their boat ride and his calligraphy lessons. Later that evening, a subordinate of Xu Lang, identified as Official Bin, approached Lu Ranran.
He commended her dedication to getting close to the Fourth Prince and tasked her with finding a woman in Cherished Orders Palace who was skilled in martial arts and had a scar on her hand. He provided her with a whistle to signal them once she found the person. Back in her room, Yun Zhu mentioned the Wazi Diplomatic Corps preparations and noted Lu Ranran's recent preoccupation, suggesting it might be related to Zhao Chen Yi.
Yun Zhu advised Lu Ranran to apologize to Zhao Chen Yi, explaining that he, as a proud nobleman, was likely disappointed that she hadn't appreciated his efforts in teaching her calligraphy. Later, watching Zhao Chen Yi's livestream, Lu Ranran observed him diligently writing military tactics with a brush that seemed difficult to use. Inspired, she decided to create an ink-storing brush for him.
The next day, Lu Ranran presented the newly invented ink-storing brush to Zhao Chenxuan, explaining how it could store ink and eliminate the need for constant dipping. Zhao Chenxuan was thrilled and immediately wanted to make more for his family. Lu Ranran then discreetly inquired about Crown Prince Zhao Chen Yu's illness.
Zhao Chenxuan revealed that Zhao Chen Yu was born under difficult circumstances in the Cold Palace and suffered from cardiovascular problems, which Lu Ranran deduced was congenital heart disease. He also mentioned an Imperial Advisor's prophecy that the Crown Prince was missing a soul and needed a "fated person" to protect his life. Lu Ranran dismissed it as superstition, emphasizing that they control their own destiny, and encouraged Zhao Chenxuan to continue pursuing his inventions.
He eagerly agreed to continue creating with her. Lu Ranran then told Zhao Chenxuan her solution for insect repellent: sulfur, which could be used to make sulfur soap, noting its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Zhao Chenxuan realized sulfur was usually restricted to the military arsenal but could be obtained from the Ministry of Rites for fireworks for the diplomatic corps.
Meanwhile, Xu Lang's subordinate, Ah Wen, reported to Xu Lang that Lu Ranran, while seemingly "slow," was successfully close to the Fourth Prince. He also informed Xu Lang of Zhao Chenxuan's interest in sulfur, which Xu Lang saw as an opportunity for his scheme. Ah Wen later met with Lu Ranran, explicitly ordering her to create an explosion using sulfur to injure Zhao Chenxuan and frame Zhao Chen Yi. Lu Ranran was torn.
Shortly after, Zhao Chenxuan excitedly arrived, having managed to obtain some raw sulfur. They went to the Clean and Pure Palace to prepare the sulfur soap. As they mixed the ingredients, Ah Wen, covertly adding more material, encouraged Zhao Chenxuan to add even more of the volatile substance, which Zhao Chenxuan, unaware, threw into the fire.
Remembering Ah Wen's instructions to injure Zhao Chenxuan and frame Zhao Chen Yi, Lu Ranran quickly pulled Zhao Chenxuan away just moments before the mixture exploded. She sustained injuries and was taken away by Imperial Guards. Zhao Chenxuan's aide quickly informed Zhao Chen Yi of the explosion and Lu Ranran's arrest. Zhao Chen Yi, realizing the sulfur was the cause, rushed to the Emperor and Empress Dowager.
He confessed to being responsible for obtaining the sulfur from the Ministry of Rites, claiming it was for Zhao Chenxuan, who shared his youthful passion for inventions. The Emperor, though annoyed with Zhao Chen Yi for involving his younger brother, released Lu Ranran due to Zhao Chen Yi's confession. Later, Lu Ranran confronted Ah Wen, falsely accusing him of adding too much sulfur and exaggerating the danger to Zhao Chenxuan, threatening to expose him to Lord Xu.
Ah Wen, though skeptical, was left speechless. That night, Qin Shou appeared to Lu Ranran, congratulating her on unlocking a new subplot: the Wazi Diplomatic Corps Martial Arts Competition. Her new mission was to collect "four lucky deer" from the four princes, but Qin Shou refused to provide more hints. The next day, Lu Ranran visited Zhao Chenxuan, who apologized for her injury and applied medicinal ointment to her wound, affirming his role as a man to protect her.
He then showed her his latest inventions, and Lu Ranran spotted a "lucky deer" design on one of his lanterns. She asked for it, and Zhao Chenxuan happily gave it to her. Finally, Lu Ranran took the ink-storing brush to Zhao Chen Yi, intending to apologize and reconcile. Zhao Chen Yi, still appearing stern, questioned if she had been "playing around" with Eleven to make the brush. Lu Ranran defended her work, stating it was invention.
She then grew frustrated, pointing out his pettiness for remaining angry about her calligraphy during the assessment and accusing him of ignoring her for days. Upon seeing a painting in his study depicting a woman, she flared up, suggesting he had been in the company of many women. Zhao Chen Yi tried to explain it was an imperial gift, but Lu Ranran, upset by their escalating argument, abruptly left, regretting her stubbornness as she had come to apologize.
Zhao Chen Yi's subordinate, Xiao Bao, wondered why Lu Ranran was angry when Zhao Chen Yi was the one who had taken the blame for the sulfur explosion, saving her from possible execution. Zhao Chen Yi then pondered if Lu Ranran had made the special brush specifically for him.
