Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty Episode 4 Recap
> Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty Recap
Wei found herself distracted and disheartened, leading to mistakes at work. Her colleague noticed her absent-mindedness and advised her to take it easy, acknowledging that errors are part of growth, especially when handling a large case for the first time. At home, the previous days of laughter felt distant, and she longed for Yinxiang, wondering if he would return and what she would even say if he did.
Though she tried to convince herself that his absence was what she wanted, she couldn't help but wonder if he was still angry with her. She even thought he might be waiting for her to fall asleep before appearing. Meanwhile, late at night, Yinxiang confided in Yinzhen at his brother's mansion, expressing his distress.
He spoke of the woman in his dreams, a real person living 300 years in the future, and how he felt powerless to truly connect with her. Yinzhen, still believing it to be a mere dream, urged Yinxiang to return to reality, even challenging him to bring the woman to the present if his claims were true. Yinxiang, heartbroken, lamented that his strong hands, capable of riding, hunting, and fighting, couldn't even grasp a woman's affection.
He acknowledged the absurdity of his feelings, admitting that such an infatuation was unlikely to be tolerated by the world. Despite Yinzhen's continued skepticism and advice to let the "dream" fade like clouds, Yinxiang secretly vowed to find a way to prove his existence. He instructed his attendant, Shun'er, to help him bury something in a secluded spot at his residence, determined to show that Aisin Gioro Yinxiang was not an illusion.
Wei's loneliness intensified as the nights passed without Yinxiang's return. She met up with Xiaoqiu, hoping for some comfort, but Xiaoqiu had to leave to pick up her boyfriend who had unexpectedly flown back for a brief visit. Wei, left to wander alone, passed by a quantum physics lecture, which reminded her of the theories of quantum entanglement and wormholes.
Back home, in her quiet apartment, she pondered if her connection with Yinxiang was a mere temporal displacement or a destined encounter. The next morning, news channels reported an extraordinary event: an ancient apricot tree in the Forbidden City, said to have been planted by the Thirteenth Prince Yinxiang during the Kangxi reign over 300 years ago, had suddenly bloomed. This rare spectacle drew crowds and filled the city with a romantic atmosphere.
Seeing the news, Wei was stunned, realizing this must be Yinxiang's attempt to prove himself. She went to the Forbidden City and found the apricot tree, marveling at its untimely blossoms. There, she encountered the mysterious old woman again, who claimed to know everything about Wei's predicament. The old woman cryptically told Wei that when a meteor flew by, she would understand, and that time would be the ultimate witness to their 300-year separation.
However, before Wei could get more answers about whether her experiences were a dream or destiny, the old woman vanished amidst a group of tourists. One rainy night, Wei's longing for Yinxiang became unbearable. As if by magic, the ancient lamp in her room glowed, and Yinxiang appeared before her.
He gazed at an old portrait of himself, complaining about his "old and ugly" depiction and vowing to have it repainted so Wei wouldn't see such an "unreal" image of him. Wei apologized for her harsh words from before, and Yinxiang admitted that while her words were painful, he found truth in them after reflection. Wei then asked if he had planted the apricot tree in the Forbidden City for her.
Yinxiang affirmed, stating that while he might be limited in dreams, he could do anything for her when he was "awake." He confessed his love for her, "Wei. I like you." Wei, though deeply attracted, expressed her fears about a relationship spanning 300 years. Yinxiang, however, insisted that their incredible journey wouldn't end there and offered her courage. As he leaned in and kissed her, Wei felt his touch for the first time, exclaiming, "I can feel you.
You are no longer illusory." Yinxiang rejoiced, imagining a future where he could watch TV with her, pick her up from work, and bake oranges for her. But their joy was short-lived; Yinxiang suddenly vanished, leaving Wei desperately calling his name, their voices fading into an unintelligible echo. Wei realized the ruby pendant on her lamp glowed each time Yinxiang appeared, and he suggested it might be a "Magic Treasure Lantern" guiding their destiny.
In the days that followed, Wei's work suffered. Her project, a culmination of her ideas, was abruptly taken over by her colleague, Hui, who cited Wei's inexperience and recent mistakes. Hui subtly undermined Wei, claiming she had covered for Wei's "off color" state to the company directors.
Wei protested, arguing it was her design, but Hui dismissively told her the decision was final and that she could leave if she didn't accept it, adding that "everyone can be replaced in the project." Devastated by both career and relationship setbacks, Wei decided to leave the company. Xiaoqiu tried to lift Wei's spirits, assuring her she would find another job and playfully dismissing her "unknown boyfriend."
Wei, however, insisted that Yinxiang hadn't abandoned her and maintained a strong premonition that they would meet again. News reports of a rare astronomical event, "Saturn accompanying the Moon," predicted it might bring unique opportunities. Xiaoqiu encouraged Wei to watch it with her and make a wish, reminding her of the lecture on wormholes and how such celestial events might influence quantum phenomena.
At the viewing spot, with the "Saturn accompanying the Moon" visible in the clear night sky, Wei made a heartfelt wish: "If the sky really has the energy to create miracles, I just want to meet you again." Driven by her longing, Wei rushed to the Forbidden City and stood beneath the blooming apricot tree. She poured out her heart, expressing how much she missed Yinxiang and asking what she needed to do in the future to see him again.
Lost in the vast, empty palace grounds, Wei found herself disoriented. Suddenly, her ruby pendant glowed brightly, and disembodied voices repeatedly called her name. Guided by these strange phenomena, Wei stumbled into an unknown realm. There, she discovered an injured girl in Qing dynasty attire. The girl, on the verge of death, pleaded with Wei to "live for me," fearing her mother's grief if she were to die. Wei, trying to help, desperately called out to the girl to wake up.
