Resumen del episodio 4 de My Queen
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Jin Hua ushered Jiang Mengmeng into the bridal chamber, while Yin Hua led Murong Chen to his. Terrified, Mengmeng suggested to Jin Hua they share some wine to celebrate their wedding night. Jin Hua readily agreed and soon became inebriated. In his own chamber, Murong Chen rendered Yin Hua unconscious when she eagerly invited him to consummate their marriage. Stepping outside, he discovered everyone in the village was completely drunk.
Mengmeng urged Jin Hua to keep drinking, listening as Jin Hua, in her drunken state, confessed that the women of Bai Hua Village were all orphans, bullied since childhood. They resorted to robbery not just for survival, but to regain their pride, desiring respect rather than fear. Despite their fearsome reputation, Jin Hua admitted she wasn't truly happy, longing for love instead. Mengmeng, understanding, encouraged Jin Hua further. Mengmeng then spoke about love being like wine—better when shared.
Jin Hua agreed, enthusiastically offering to share all her "good things," including herself. Mengmeng then subtly guided the conversation, inquiring if Jin Hua had recently acquired any specific "good stuff." Jin Hua, too intoxicated to be discreet, confirmed she had "tons of good stuff" she was willing to share. Mengmeng quickly pointed to a flower, asking if it was the blood night-blooming cereus. Seeing it wasn't, she initially felt disheartened but quickly recovered.
Just then, Murong Chen appeared, playfully wishing her a "Happy wedding" and informing her that Yin Hua was "passed out." Mengmeng, realizing the danger, urged him to leave before the bandits awoke, and they fled the Bai Hua Village under the cover of night. Meanwhile, Jiang Wan was anxious over Jiang Mengmeng and Murong Chen's disappearance, which had stretched to a full day for Mengmeng and two for Murong Chen.
She questioned Xiao Ai and A Liang, who had no new information. Song Che, whom Jiang Wan addressed as her 8th brother, reported finding a jade bracelet at a pawnshop, which he had gifted to Mengmeng. Xiao Ai corroborated that Mengmeng had left disguised as a cook, complete with kitchen tools. Song Che confirmed Mengmeng had traded her bracelet for a cook's attire, aligning with previous accounts.
He also revealed that many cooks had recently gone missing, believed to be taken to Bai Hua Village, leading him to deduce Mengmeng's location. He immediately set off to rescue her. Jin Hua and her bandits, having recovered from their drunken stupor, quickly pursued Mengmeng and Murong Chen. Finding themselves surrounded and outnumbered, Mengmeng resolved to fight, and Murong Chen told her to stay behind him. They bickered playfully during the fight about Mengmeng pulling his clothes.
Just as they were overwhelmed, Song Che arrived with his guards, ordering the bandits to surrender. Mengmeng rushed into Song Che's arms, overwhelmed with relief and thanking him for saving her life. Jiang Wan arrived, informing Mengmeng that the entire operation had been a planned effort to eradicate the long-standing bandit problem in Ruo Shui Kingdom.
She revealed that after Mengmeng and Murong Chen's disappearance, Murong Chen and Song Che had traced it to Bai Hua Village, providing the perfect opportunity to act. Jiang Wan commended Mengmeng and Murong Chen for their "huge contribution." Mengmeng, realizing Jiang Wan believed her and Murong Chen were genuinely there to rescue cooks, decided not to reveal their true motive, as they had not yet found the blood night-blooming cereus.
Jiang Wan, angered by the bandits' actions against her princess, was ready to execute Jin Hua and Yin Hua. However, Mengmeng interceded, pleading for their lives. She argued that the bandits were driven by desperation, only robbed for survival, and hadn't harmed anyone. Mengmeng proposed a merciful alternative: confiscate all their stolen goods to aid the common people, offering the bandits a chance for reform. Jiang Wan agreed to her suggestion.
The bandits handed over their spoils, which the guards meticulously checked against a list. Several items were found missing. Mengmeng then admitted she had taken them and produced a bracelet and necklaces from her person. Among the recovered items, Murong Chen discovered a flower, but after careful examination, he declared it was fake, just like the one found at the lantern festival.
Murong Chen's attendant pointed out the difficulty of continuing the investigation while Murong Chen was tied by his engagement as the prince consort. Murong Chen, contemplating his next move, then realized Mengmeng also sought the blood night-blooming cereus, seeing it as a potential solution. Mengmeng reflected on her feelings for Song Che. She recounted how she felt nothing when she embraced him at Bai Hua Village, a moment that should have been a romantic climax in a typical story.
To confirm her emotional blankness, she even tested it by hugging her brother, the 8th brother, and found the feeling was exactly the same. She confided in Xiao Ai, questioning whether her "destiny" was predetermined by the story and character setting, or by her own heart. She dismissed the idea of Song Che being her fated match. Just then, Murong Chen arrived. Mengmeng, annoyed, accused him of coming to mock her.
Murong Chen clarified he was visiting because she had been injured on his account, and presented her with a unique medicine from Cang Yun Kingdom as a token of gratitude for saving his life. Mengmeng accepted. They both admitted they had not gone to Bai Hua Village to rescue cooks.
Murong Chen then confessed he was "to look for something," revealing the fake blood night-blooming cereus he had found in Yin Hua's room, explaining Yin Hua had taken it without Jin Hua's knowledge. Recognizing their shared goal, Murong Chen proposed they unite their efforts: "Since we have the same objective, rather than making things difficult for each other, it's better to cooperate. When we find the real blood night-blooming cereus, we can each get half of it."
Mengmeng readily agreed to this partnership, sealing their alliance with a high-five. Elsewhere, Yu Qingzhu, the Jing Yue Sect Master, harbored ambitions of mastering the Blood Moon Power through the blood night-blooming cereus to dominate the martial arts world and eventually supersede the imperial court. Her top disciple, Zhe Xiang, reported the emergence of two fake blood night-blooming cereuses and inquired if they should intervene.
Yu Qingzhu advised patience, revealing she had long sown rumors in the martial arts world, creating chaos. She believed it was too soon to act, preferring to let others struggle in the trap she had set. To find clues, Mengmeng purchased three fake jade boxes and several fake blood night-blooming cereuses from the market. She noted the jade boxes varied in material and price but shared similar designs, being "hot sales" in the market—a sign of a cautious counterfeiter.
Murong Chen quickly concluded that the jade boxes offered no leads, and their previous contact, Zhao Qian, was also useless, as he was merely a speculator unaware his flower was fake. Mengmeng deduced that the numerous fake flowers indicated mass production. Murong Chen, despite their playful banter, commended her keen observation. As they discussed their findings, they noticed they were being watched.
To divert suspicion, Murong Chen and Mengmeng publicly displayed affection, Murong Chen presenting her with a bracelet and flowers, showering her with compliments, while Mengmeng feigned embarrassment and batted along. After their observer left, Mengmeng concluded that since both the jade boxes and the fake flowers themselves were dead ends, the only remaining clue was the dye used to color the flowers.
Utilizing her status as a princess, Mengmeng easily obtained a document revealing that Qian Xiu Workshop had acquired half of the total mineral supply over the past six months. She announced her intention to seek Jiang Wan's permission to leave the palace and investigate further. Murong Chen privately explained to his attendant that he had intentionally allowed Mengmeng to believe she was leading the investigation, even if it meant taking some "detours," believing she would eventually reach the correct conclusion.
Jiang Sisi was furious to learn of Jiang Mengmeng and Murong Chen's increasing closeness. Her attendant reported their frequent laughter, gift exchanges, and Mengmeng's recent visit to Murong Chen at Liu Guang Palace. Jiang Sisi speculated that their shared ordeal at Bai Hua Village, including Mengmeng shielding Murong Chen, might have fostered genuine feelings between them. She resolved to prevent their relationship from developing further. Still haunted by Mengmeng's emotional embrace, Song Che found his thoughts drifting to her.
Jiang Sisi confronted him, trying to provoke him by asserting Mengmeng was now with Murong Chen. Song Che dismissed her claims, reiterating Mengmeng's assurance that her engagement was merely an accident. Jiang Sisi insisted the entire palace had witnessed their constant companionship, calling Song Che "self-deceiving." Song Che firmly maintained his trust in Mengmeng and ordered Jiang Sisi not to meddle in their affairs, before excusing himself. Jiang Sisi angrily called him "stupid."
Mengmeng approached Jiang Wan, who observed her recent calm behavior and inquired about her healed hand. Mengmeng seized the opportunity to request permission for herself and Murong Chen to leave the palace. She argued that the palace had become stifling, especially for Murong Chen, who, after traveling far to Ruo Shui Kingdom, hadn't yet seen its beauty and was surely bored.
Jiang Wan, finding some merit in Mengmeng's logic, and acknowledging that married men often feel trapped, reluctantly granted her permission, though cautioning Mengmeng against spoiling Murong Chen. Jiang Sisi, upon learning of Mengmeng's impending departure with Murong Chen, was enraged. Convinced that this would only deepen their bond, and deeming Song Che too "stupid" to intervene, she maliciously plotted to ensure Jiang Mengmeng would never return to the palace.
