Fight For Love Episode 10 Recap
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Wei Yun carried Chu Yu back to her courtyard. Still in his arms, Chu Yu complained that her courtyard seemed far and playfully asked if Wei Yun was intentionally taking a detour. Wei Yun retorted that she was welcome to walk if she wished. Along the way, they encountered Chu Linyang and Miss Song Qingping. Knowing Miss Song's medical expertise, Chu Linyang asked her to treat Chu Yu, who had been affected by a drug.
To avoid suspicion, Chu Linyang falsely claimed that Chu Yu had accidentally used the wrong incense. While Miss Song treated Chu Yu, Chu Linyang and Wei Yun strolled through the Wei Mansion garden. In the garden, Wei Yun questioned Chu Linyang's satisfaction with Chu Yu's marriage and why he had brought Chu Jin to the banquet, knowing her animosity towards Chu Yu. Chu Linyang affirmed his unwavering support for Chu Yu's choices as her elder brother.
He acknowledged his own oversight in the day's events but then questioned Wei Yun's involvement, since the incident occurred within the Wei Mansion. Wei Yun retorted that he was the one who rescued Chu Yu, not Chu Linyang, implying Chu Linyang's actions had inadvertently aided the plot. Meanwhile, after Miss Song treated Chu Yu, Chu Yu immediately felt better and praised Miss Song's focused dedication and excellent medical skills. Miss Song humbly deflected the praise.
She then advised that Chu Yu drink a bowl of milk before bed. Wei Yun offered to arrange for the milk. Chu Linyang thanked Miss Song and offered to escort her back to the Duke of Hu's Mansion, suggesting they speak again another day. Back in Chu Yu’s room, Wanyue brought the milk, explaining Wei Yun had sent it on Miss Song's recommendation.
Chu Yu, however, gave the milk to her dog, Xiaoqi, noting that Wei Yun had almost tricked her into revealing her secrets earlier, and Xiaoqi's distraction had been a great help. Wanyue suggested convincing Wei Yun to help investigate the octagonal crossbow case, believing he might be less hostile after covering for Chu Yu previously.
Chu Yu dismissed the idea, stating that Wei Yun was not foolish enough to hand over the tally, especially since investigating the Arsenal Bureau without imperial authorization was a grave offense. She believed telling him would only make him suspicious. Chu Yu then revealed that Chu Linyang had successfully located the Arsenal Bureau, and now only the tally was missing to gain entry. Chu Linyang escorted Miss Song Qingping back to the Duke of Hu's Mansion.
During their journey, Miss Song noticed several symptoms in Chu Linyang, such as dark circles under his eyes, pale lips, an unsteady gait, and shortness of breath. She accurately diagnosed that his old injuries had healed only superficially and had likely caused deeper internal damage. She offered to treat him, proving her qualifications by her precise diagnosis without even feeling his pulse.
Chu Linyang initially wondered if she was repaying Chu Yu for dealing with the Crown Prince, but Miss Song denied it, stating she found his case challenging and wanted to improve her medical skills. Chu Linyang accepted her offer but reminded her it was late and her father would worry. Miss Song promised to cure him and said she would visit the Chu Mansion in a few days.
Chu Linyang's subordinate questioned why he needed Miss Song when his current physician was almost done. Chu Linyang explained that Miss Song was innocent and charming, like his sisters, and since she had helped Chu Yu, he saw no harm in fulfilling her desire to treat him. At the Duke of Hu's Mansion, the Duke scolded his sons, Song Wen Chang and Song Shilan, for attending the Thanksgiving Banquet at the Wei Mansion despite his warnings.
He reminded them that the Emperor was wary of close ties between military families and that his own plea for Wei Yun had already raised suspicions. Their public visit would only fuel gossip. He also reprimanded Miss Song for being escorted home by Chu Linyang, reminding her of her engagement to the Crown Prince and the potential for damaging rumors.
Miss Song, however, retorted that she did not care for the Crown Prince, felt forced into the marriage, and was tired of his keeping a mistress tarnishing her reputation. She questioned why his misdeeds were easily forgiven while her simple act of treating General Chu Linyang was met with admonishments about propriety, highlighting a double standard. She then stormed off.
Song Wen Chang, supporting his sister, agreed that her happiness was paramount and criticized the Crown Prince's behavior, suggesting that the engagement should be reconsidered. He declared he would be the first to object if Miss Song was forced into the marriage and defiantly stated they couldn't control gossip. The Duke, exasperated, silenced him and checked on their punishment of copying texts. Song Wen Chang confirmed they were done and had learned their lesson.
Meanwhile, Chu Linyang confronted Chu Jin in the ancestral hall, where she had been kneeling all night as punishment. Xie Yun, their mother, pleaded for Chu Jin, expressing concern and accusing Chu Linyang of being too harsh. Chu Linyang countered, asking if Xie Yun's indulgence wasn't partly to blame for Chu Jin's reckless nature. Chu Jin tearfully begged to be released, but Chu Linyang dismissed her apology as insincere.
He stated that her actions—standing by and even encouraging the plot to defame Chu Yu—were far more serious than a night of kneeling suggested. He declared that even if Chu Yu could forgive, he could not. After having a subordinate escort Xie Yun away, Chu Linyang pressed Chu Jin, who finally confessed her deep-seated envy and desire for his approval and affection, similar to what he showed Chu Yu.
She admitted to deliberately provoking Chu Yu just to gain his attention, wishing to be treated as an adult rather than a troublesome child. Chu Linyang admitted his bias, explaining it stemmed from spending more time with Chu Yu in the Northwest, allowing him to understand her better. He promised to try to be better towards Chu Jin.
He then sternly reminded her of the potential consequences of her actions, emphasizing that if Chu Yu’s reputation had been ruined, it would have affected their entire family. He questioned how malicious she must appear in the eyes of outsiders like Young Master Sun. Outside, Xie Yun explained that during the family's difficult times, with Chu Linyang, Chu Yu, and their father away, only Chu Jin had stayed by her side, comforting her and helping save money.
She believed Chu Jin was not inherently bad. Chu Linyang agreed, emphasizing that Chu Jin needed to learn right from wrong to prevent her from straying further. He acknowledged their mutual biases, pledging to be kinder to Chu Jin and asking Xie Yun to extend more understanding and compassion to Chu Yu, especially considering the suffering Chu Yu had endured. He challenged Xie Yun to recall if she had ever shed a single tear for Chu Yu's grievances.
After the Thanksgiving Banquet, several wives from the Wei family were preparing to leave. Wei Yun personally brought out the spears of his deceased brothers, fulfilling their request from the previous day. As Jiang Chun, Yao Jue, and Xie Jiu prepared to depart, relatives exchanged farewells, promising to return for their children once they were more financially stable. Wei Yun explained the significance of returning the spears, stating it was "returning things to their rightful owners."
Xie Jiu played a heartfelt "Breaking the Formation" song on her zither, a tune her late husband had cherished. This moved Wei Yun, reminding him of his brothers and how he fought for his family's happiness, yet now felt he had failed to protect them. Inspired, Jiang Chun and Yao Jue picked up their spears, engaging in a display of martial arts.
Yao Jue reflected on her mother's desire for her to be graceful, but her true passion was martial arts. She observed that in the Wei family, no one needed protection anymore. Wei Yun offered her a flower to cheer her up. Amidst these departures, Madame Liu, Wang Lan, made a dramatic decision, tearing up her divorce paper and declaring her intention to stay at the Wei Mansion to guard Wei Rong.
A conversation turned to the diverse and difficult choices women face regarding freedom, children, and societal expectations, concluding that the Wei family had offered them all a precious second chance. As night fell, Wanyue distracted Wei Qiu by playfully asking him to examine her face for an imaginary mosquito bite. Meanwhile, Chu Yu covertly entered Wei Yun's courtyard. Wei Yun soon discovered her presence and questioned her.
Chu Yu feigned a search for Xiaoqi, claiming the dog had run into his room and asking for his help to retrieve it. Wei Yun humored her, searching for the dog, while Chu Yu used the distraction to locate and retrieve the tally from his desk. After "finding" Xiaoqi, Chu Yu hurried Wei Yun to take the dog out. Once alone, Wei Yun realized Chu Yu's true objective was the tally and silently resolved to deal with her decisively.
At the Arsenal Bureau, Lu Qiba welcomed Wei Yun, fulfilling his promise to invite him once he became the Marquis of Zhenguo. Lu Qiba offered tea, explaining that Wei Yun’s elder brother had forbidden alcohol during duty. Wei Yun cut straight to the point, asking if Lu Qiba had invited him for tea to apologize for the Fragrance House incident. Lu Qiba found Wei Yun’s sharp wit annoying, advising him to be more easygoing.
Wei Yun insisted it was time for serious business. Lu Qiba then presented Wei Yun with a crossbow mechanism. He revealed that while it wasn’t manufactured by the Arsenal Bureau, it was undoubtedly made using their blueprints, indicating a leak. He explained that this particular design was flawed, a "defective product" that harmed both target and user, with one crossbowman severely injured for every ten shots.
Lu Qiba recounted how the Northern Qi army had used this weapon, resulting in the death of General Chu Jianchang, the injury of Chu Linyang, and its deployment in the Battle of Baidi Valley, showing Northern Qi's disregard for its harmful nature. Lu Qiba confirmed the presence of a mole within the Arsenal Bureau, stating he had made some progress in the investigation and proposed that he and Wei Yun cooperate. Just then, a soldier delivered a report, causing Lu Qiba to immediately stand up in anger, demanding to know why Wei Yun had given his tally to someone else.
