Gone with the Rain Episode 34 Recap
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Fengyao was gravely concerned for Mo Xi's safety, though her resentment towards Wu Yin remained strong. Wu Yin, however, also harbored worries for Mo Xi, leading her to inform Wan Jiagui of the Wu family's private army routes and urge him to devise a rescue plan for Mo Xi. Fengyao, distraught, articulated her fear that the private army intended to attack the relay station with "Divine Crow Fire Arrows," a devastating weapon from which no one could escape.
She pleaded with Wan Jiagui to save Mo Xi, and he promised to take care of it. Meanwhile, Xiao Wu and Chen Wende's other soldiers realized their attackers were not court soldiers and intended to kill them all. Chen Wende himself sustained an injury, and Xiao Wu reported that their camp had suffered heavy casualties from an unidentified enemy using explosives, though the attackers had suddenly retreated.
Chen Wende suspected Wu Lang was behind the attack, intent on ensuring his death. A messenger from Wu Lang arrived to deliver Wu Yin her mother's personal belongings. He conveyed Wu Lang's disappointment and issued a severe warning: if Wu Yin compromised the "grand scheme" for Mo Xi's sake, she would never see her mother again. This threat deeply troubled Wu Yin. Wan Jiagui captured the individuals who had attacked Chen Wende's army.
Despite his interrogation, they refused to reveal who commanded them. Wan Jiagui, asserting they were either rebels or violators of military discipline, ordered their immediate decapitation. Wu Yin attempted to intervene, appealing to Wan Jiagui to show respect to the attackers' master and reconsider his decision, cautioning him that such overbearing actions could lead to future troubles. Wan Jiagui, however, was resolute, declaring he would not permit any interference in military matters, as it would only worsen the situation.
He proceeded with the executions, undeterred by Wu Yin's warnings. Chen Wende acknowledged to Mo Xi that he and Zhong Yuqi were sworn enemies and Wu Lang would certainly not spare his life. However, Mo Xi passionately urged him to escape, emphasizing that survival was paramount for any future or chance at revenge.
She confessed her deep desire to live a peaceful life with him, free from conflict, and yearned to build a home – a dream she never believed she could have. She reminded him that his former ambitious life had only led to him being labeled a rebel and constantly waging war with messy hair and a dirty face.
Chen Wende, admitting his life had been solely dedicated to fighting and realizing his cause was lost with his army's annihilation and the fall of Qingzhou City, agreed to plan an escape. Mo Xi assured him she would always stay by his side, unwavering. The next day, Chen Wende finalized his escape plan for midnight, based on Xiao Wu's reconnaissance of the enemy's guard rotations. He instructed Xiao Wu to retrieve hidden valuables from Qingzhou City.
Chen Wende intended to act as a decoy, drawing the enemy's forces away, so Xiao Wu could safely lead Mo Xi and their remaining comrades to escape. Xiao Wu protested, offering to take his place, but Chen Wende insisted, knowing that Wan Jiagui would not be easily fooled without a compelling diversion.
Taking responsibility for their current plight, Chen Wende, as a general, declared he could not flee first, and his sole wish was for Xiao Wu to ensure Mo Xi and everyone else reached safety. That night, Mo Xi searched for Chen Wende, growing anxious about their escape. She then unexpectedly saw Li Chun outside the camp, dressed in Mo Xi's clothes, and realized Li Chun was bravely impersonating her to protect her.
Chen Wende launched his feint attack, but Wan Jiagui was not misled and instead focused his efforts on pursuing Chen Wende. Wan Jiagui had initially ordered his troops to fire arrows "around" Chen Wende's tents, intending to force a surrender. However, Wu Yin secretly countermanded this order, instructing the soldiers to shoot directly "into" the tents.
When confronted by Wan Jiagui, Wu Yin produced a "Three Armies Token," a military order from the Marquis to kill Chen Wende and all his men, stating that any disobedience would result in decapitation. Wan Jiagui, now powerless to alter the command, expressed concern for Mo Xi's safety, but Wu Yin merely stated she could only express regret, emphasizing that a military order could not be defied.
Chen Wende rushed back to his military camp, horrified to witness countless comrades dead. He desperately called out for Mo Xi. Mo Xi, hearing his cries, emerged from the camp to find him. Spotting massive boulders being pushed down from the mountain, Chen Wende immediately shielded Mo Xi, taking the full impact himself and falling unconscious. When Mo Xi regained consciousness, she found Chen Wende's body covering hers amidst the devastation.
Consumed by immense grief, she believed everyone, including Chen Wende, had perished. After the battle, Wan Jiagui oversaw his men clearing the battlefield, cautioning them to be careful while handling the wreckage and bodies. A soldier informed him that Fengyao had gone to search for Mo Xi. Soon after, Wu Yin approached Wan Jiagui, inquiring about Mo Xi.
Wan Jiagui, seeing her as utterly hypocritical, angrily accused her of asking about Mo Xi after giving the direct order to attack the tents. Wu Yin, admitting her culpability, offered to deploy her own men to help search for Mo Xi, speculating that with Chen Wende likely dead, Wu Lang would no longer have any use for Mo Xi.
She promised to return Mo Xi to Wan Jiagui if found, stating her desire for Mo Xi to live a good life. Wan Jiagui implicitly accepted her offer by not refusing. Fengyao, consumed by worry, rushed to the devastated battlefield alone to search for Mo Xi. Wan Jiagui found her and, despite his concern for her safety, could not dissuade her. He joined her in calling out for Mo Xi.
Hidden amongst the ruins, Mo Xi heard Fengyao's desperate calls but chose not to reveal herself. As Wan Jiagui gently led a distraught Fengyao away, Mo Xi silently watched them go. She understood that both Fengyao and Wan Jiagui cared deeply for her, but her thoughts were solely with Chen Wende; he had only her, and she, in turn, felt bound only to him, unwilling to abandon him.
The following morning, Fengyao awoke, still determined to resume her search for Mo Xi despite having contracted a severe cold. Wan Jiagui tried to comfort her, explaining that he had already dispatched a dedicated team, equipped with a painting of Mo Xi, to search for her. He suggested that "no news is good news," implying Mo Xi might have successfully escaped, and urged Fengyao to recover for Mo Xi's sake.
However, soon after, Wan Jiagui received grim news: his subordinate reported finding a female body in the woods near the relay station, but her face was so severely burned that identification was impossible.
