Fated Hearts Episode 5 Recap
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Feng Suige met with his sister, Feng Xiyang, in the palace, intending to personally inform her about the marriage alliance proposal from Jinxiu. He expressed his strong refusal to let her marry Xia Jingshi, the Prince of Zhennan, who was his mortal foe. Feng Suige adamantly promised to prevent the marriage at any cost, even if it meant sacrificing his own life, and urged her not to listen to anyone trying to persuade her.
He assured her that as long as he was there, not even their father, the Emperor, could force her. Unbeknownst to Feng Suige, Feng Xiyang had been wishing to live for herself, just once. Meanwhile, a eunuch questioned the Emperor's intention to marry Princess Xiyang to Jinxiu, remarking that she was the First Prince's only family. The Emperor, Feng Pingcheng, responded by asking if the eunuch also believed Feng Suige harbored only hatred for him.
He declared that hatred, if it exists, must be maintained, as it strengthens a person and erases weakness. The Emperor saw this potential ordeal as a test, stating that only if Feng Suige could overcome it would he be deemed worthy of the throne. Back at Wutong Mansion, following a medical check-up for a recent fainting spell, a memory was triggered, prompting Fu Yixiao to express her desire for Ling Xueying to take the three children away.
Despite Ling Xueying's concern that the children, including Nine, Shunzi, and Fang, were eager to be acknowledged by their master, Fu Yixiao insisted they leave immediately. She explained that she couldn't remember them and, even if they were her disciples, she was in enemy territory, struggling to protect herself. Their presence would only put them in mortal danger.
Fu Yixiao instructed Ling Xueying to take them to Zhengnian Villa or send them back to Pingling City in Jinxiu, as long as they were safe. She emphasized that Feng Suige was not at the mansion, making it the ideal time to depart. Ling Xueying suggested staying behind herself while another attendant, Eleven, took the children, but Fu Yixiao rejected the idea.
Ling Xueying subsequently took the children in a carriage, misleading them into believing they were going to buy medicinal herbs for their Master. Nine cried, fearing abandonment, while Shunzi tried to comfort her, but Fu Yixiao's internal monologue revealed her true feelings: she hadn't forgotten them and would never abandon them, but her perilous situation prevented her from acknowledging or protecting them, necessitating their distance for their safety.
When Fu Yixiao attempted to leave the mansion, a guard tried to stop her, stating Feng Suige was not present and she had not been cleared to leave. She brushed him off, declaring she didn't need his protection or to report her movements. As the carriage approached the city limits, Shunzi realized they were leaving Yujing, not going for medicine, and accused Ling Xueying of lying.
Ling Xueying confessed that their master had asked her to take them out of the city due to her dangerous circumstances. She pleaded with them to return to Zhengnian Villa. However, the children refused, wanting to stay and help their master. Ling Xueying warned them that staying would only endanger their master further, as they could be used as leverage. At that moment, Fang and Shunzi jumped from the carriage and ran in separate directions.
Ling Xueying, after instructing Eleven to watch Nine, went to pursue Fang and Shunzi. Soon after, Fu Yixiao found Shunzi and Nine. She gently scolded Shunzi for running off, then reassured them she wasn't abandoning them and wanted them to be safe outside Yujing City. Shunzi informed her that Fang had run a different way, prompting Fu Yixiao to go after him, leaving Shunzi to look after Nine.
Fu Yixiao eventually located Fang on a merchant ship on the Wei River. Onboard, Fang was held by captors, one of whom spoke to him, revealing that Fang's full name was Qin Fang and his father had been the captor's squad leader. The captor assured Fang he wouldn't harm him if he cooperated, indicating they were ready to make their move.
Fu Yixiao quickly realized that the captors knew Fang was her weakness and recognized them as members of the Zhennan Army by their daggers. One captor, who claimed to have been her guard for many years, taunted her, suggesting she had forgotten him after her fall from the cliff. Fu Yixiao demanded to know who wanted her dead, to which the captor chillingly replied she would find out in the underworld.
Despite her fierce fight, the captors used Fang as a hostage, forcing Fu Yixiao to drop her sword. Resigned, she closed her eyes, preparing for death, when Feng Suige unexpectedly arrived, saving her life by fighting off the attackers and securing Fang. However, the ship had been doused in fire oil. When Fu Yixiao, worried for Fang, tried to go back for him, Feng Suige pulled her back, reminding her that dying would prevent her revenge.
Then, declaring "I'll help you!" he pushed her into the river, turning back into the burning ship. The attackers were stunned to see Feng Suige rather than Fu Yixiao. Feng Suige then prompted Fang, asking if he still had the dagger he had given him. Receiving confirmation, Feng Suige signaled Fang to stab the attacker holding him, which Fang did. Feng Suige quickly rescued Fang and killed the assailant.
As the ship's exit became engulfed in flames and water rushed into the cabin, Feng Suige placed Fang in a box, instructing him to hold on tightly and emerge only when the water receded, then pushed the box out to safety. Fu Yixiao, having surfaced from the river, saw Fang in the box. Upon learning from Fang that Feng Suige was still trapped inside the burning ship, she immediately returned to save him.
Feng Suige, entangled in a net, eventually lost consciousness from lack of oxygen. Later, Feng Suige regained consciousness and, believing Fu Yixiao had given him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, jokingly demanded an apology for her "boldness." Fu Yixiao, amused, admitted to having pounded his chest but then revealed it was actually Fang who had given him air. Feng Suige's ensuing embarrassment prompted Fu Yixiao to burst into laughter.
Meanwhile, Ling Xueying found herself confined to her room in Feng Suige's mansion by his guards, who cited his orders. She protested, insisting she was not a prisoner and desperately needed to find Fang. Blaming herself, she cried, but her maid reassured her that Fang would be fine. Elsewhere, Zhuang Ming, panicked by the failed assassination attempt, was confronted by Zhuang Shen.
Zhuang Shen chastised him, noting that Zhuang He had just died and warning Zhuang Ming that his clumsy attempt to use Jinxiu forces to eliminate Feng Suige would not escape detection in Yujing City. Zhuang Ming apologized profusely, claiming loyalty and that he only wanted to assist his uncle. Zhuang Shen, however, reiterated that he had his own plans and would execute anyone who dared to interfere.
He ordered Zhuang Ming to leave immediately and hide until he was needed again. In Jinxiu, Xia Jingshi was frantic over Fu Yixiao's disappearance and delayed setting a wedding date for the marriage alliance, much to his subordinate's concern about imperial wrath. His demeanor changed dramatically when news arrived that Fu Yixiao was alive.
A wounded soldier reported that the Young Mistress of Zhengnian Villa had saved a red-clad woman, identified as Commander Fu, who was then captured by Feng Suige and taken to Susha's Yujing City. Although they had searched Zhengnian Villa before, it was presumed she had been hidden. Overjoyed, Xia Jingshi declared he always knew she was alive.
Despite his subordinate's eager offer to risk his life to rescue her, Xia Jingshi, after questioning his subordinate's vague plan and the risks involved, ordered Xiao Weiran to inform the Emperor that he would immediately depart for Yujing. He stated that the wedding date would be discussed only after his arrival, dismissing any concerns about protocol.
He insisted that Fu Yixiao was suffering in Feng Suige's hands and was in mortal danger, and only he could save her, demanding horses for a light, immediate journey. Back in Susha, Lu Ke led his men downstream along the riverbank in search of Feng Suige, while Yun Fang searched the east bank. Lu Ke halted his men when he heard Feng Suige's distinct military distress signal, a specific sequence of taps and pauses.
He recognized the signal and ordered his men to quickly follow the sound. Later, Fu Yixiao and Feng Suige rested by a fire. Fu Yixiao thanked him for saving Fang, acknowledging she owed him a great debt, and promised to repay him even if it meant facing "fire and water." Feng Suige teasingly reminded her of her promise, and Fu Yixiao commented on his cunning nature, always calculating and never making a losing deal.
He then leaned in and whispered to her the favor he needed, emphasizing it was a secret, to which she playfully retorted that there was no one else around so they didn't need to whisper. As they returned to the city in the carriage, Fu Yixiao, holding Fang, fell asleep. Feng Suige, observing her, silently mused about her audacity to sleep under his nose, unafraid of him.
Though they were close to the mansion, he instructed his men to circle the city a few more times, wanting to prolong the journey, and allowed Fu Yixiao to continue sleeping, albeit warning her not to make it a habit. He then closed his eyes as well. Fu Yixiao woke up and, seeing Feng Suige with his eyes closed, pondered his true nature, finding him puzzling after his heroic act for Fang.
Upon their arrival, Feng Suige denied he had been sleeping, claiming he was merely resting his eyes. Fang thanked Feng Suige for saving him, and Feng Suige, reciprocating, said they were friends and he wouldn't hesitate to ask Fang for help in the future. Their shared ordeal had subtly begun to break down the walls of suspicion and prejudice between them.
