Gone with the Rain Episode 6 Recap
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After being brought back to the Bai household, Mo Xi was filled with worry about Wan Jiagui. Fengyao, who had covered for Mo Xi's escape attempt, asked her about the person she had hidden in the carriage, surmising that Mo Xi had feelings for him. Mo Xi admitted she had met him by chance and that he was a court official.
Fengyao reassured her, stating that no news was often the best news, and someone from the court would surely possess extraordinary courage to escape Jingzhou City safely. Mo Xi, however, was still anxious, realizing her use of Chen Wende's permit might implicate Wan Jiagui if it was discovered.
Meanwhile, Bai Second Madam, believing Mo Xi was a bad influence and had instigated her daughter Fengyao, ordered maids to keep a close watch on Mo Xi and raised the courtyard walls, effectively confining her to the Bai residence. She even threatened the maids with 40 beatings if anything happened to Mo Xi, who was seen as Chen Wende's fiancée.
Mo Xi, overhearing the maids' discussion about her cousin Bai Pengkun's supposed illness, realized that her earlier actions of poisoning him had forced Bai Second Madam to claim he was visiting relatives, which ironically protected Wan Jiagui from suspicion regarding the escape permit. Military intelligence reached Chen Wende, reporting that General Chu Wei of the Longxiang Army was leading his troops from Chibei towards Jingzhou City, expected to arrive the next day.
Chen Wende furiously concluded that his memorials to the emperor had been intercepted by Wu Lang, preventing the truth from reaching the court. After careful consideration, he decided to retreat from Jingzhou City. He recognized the Longxiang Army as the legitimate state army and understood that engaging them in battle would only solidify his reputation as a traitor. He ordered his troops to retreat immediately, vowing to return to deal with Wu Lang.
Unable to leave her courtyard, Mo Xi visited Fengyao. Fengyao informed her of the war and General Chu Wei's advance to retake Jingzhou, deepening Mo Xi's concern for Wan Jiagui. That night, Chen Wende unexpectedly appeared in Mo Xi's room, asking if she would accompany him should he leave Jingzhou.
Mo Xi, imagining a future where she would be hunted as a rebel alongside him and where she couldn't express herself freely – couldn't throw tantrums, trick him, yell, or pull pranks – flatly refused. She explained she was "scared" of him because such a life would be "boring." Chen Wende, who had been called a "savage wolf" and a "butcher" but never "boring," noted her innocence in matters of love and departed, saying, "May we meet again."
Chen Wende and the majority of the Northshuo Army evacuated Jingzhou City under the cover of night. The Longxiang Army, led by General Chu Wei, successfully entered and liberated the city. Mo Xi, upon hearing the news, secretly slipped out of the Bai mansion to see what was happening, with a worried Fengyao following close behind.
As "the first year of Anping's reign, autumn" began, and the emperor returned to the capital with his officials, Mo Xi joyfully spotted Wan Jiagui, dressed in the Longxiang Army uniform, riding through the crowds. In her mind, she envisioned a future where an imperial edict would bestow their marriage upon them, making her his esteemed wife.
Meanwhile, Bai Wen Tai visited Wu Lang, hoping to mend his standing, only to be accused of colluding with the rebels and stripped of his official position, confined to his home to await punishment. Wu Lang cited Mo Xi's perceived betrothal to General Chen as proof of his alleged close ties to the rebels.
Bai Second Madam, concerned about their family's financial woes after Bai Wen Tai's dismissal, quickly reminded her husband that he had removed Mo Xi's name from their family registry as soon as Chen Wende had left. She urged him to present the updated registry to Prime Minister Wu as proof of their innocence. With Chen Wende gone, Mo Xi's already poor treatment in the Bai mansion worsened; she was even denied coal for heating.
Fengyao then rushed in, agitated, revealing that she had a childhood engagement and that the man's family was coming to visit. She explained that the engagement had been made during a banquet in Chibei, and her fiancé was now a military official who had contributed to Jingzhou's recovery. However, Fengyao was distraught, as her father vaguely described the man as looking like a "winter melon," and her mother claimed his mother was even uglier.
Mo Xi, attempting to comfort her, offered to go undercover as a maid during their visit to assess his appearance. If he was truly undesirable, she vowed to "disgust him" or even "butcher him" if he refused to break off the engagement. The next day, Wan Jiagui, accompanied by his parents, arrived at the Bai Mansion. He had indeed been promoted to a fifth-rank Left General, much to the satisfaction of Bai Wen Tai and Bai Second Madam.
Mo Xi, disguised as a maid serving tea, was shocked to discover that Fengyao's fiancé was none other than Wan Jiagui. Heartbroken and furious, she ran back to her courtyard, calling him a "jerk." Wan Jiagui followed her, explaining that he had only recently learned of the childhood engagement himself and had come specifically to cancel it. Relieved by his explanation, Mo Xi forgave him.
Bai Wen Tai and Bai Second Madam were enraged by the Wans' intention to cancel the engagement, especially given Wan Jiagui's impressive new rank. They quickly shifted their focus from their daughter's happiness to financial gain, deciding to demand double the bride price, or even more, to compensate for the family's financial troubles and Fengyao's tarnished reputation. Later, Wan Jiagui took Mo Xi out of the Bai mansion, buying her favorite lamb skewers.
He explained that his new position as a Left General meant he oversaw thousands of soldiers and was constantly busy. Although his parents were pressuring him to marry, he felt he couldn't. He highlighted that previous Left Generals in the Longxiang Army had all died in battle or assassination.
He declared that as long as he lived a life of constant danger in the military, he would not consider romance, as he didn't want to leave a wife widowed or delay anyone's happiness, including Fengyao's. Mo Xi was deeply hurt and angered by his words, calling him a "heartless jerk" for his apparent disregard for her feelings.
