Fight For Love Episode 14 Recap
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As a cold arrow shot towards Chu Yu, Gu Chusheng instinctively shielded her with his body, taking the hit. Another arrow followed, but Chu Yu, having gained some awareness, managed to dodge it, though she nearly fell from the platform. Despite his injury, Gu Chusheng rushed forward, calling out to her to be careful and to hold his hand. However, she still tumbled downwards. Just in the nick of time, Wei Yun appeared, catching Chu Yu.
Wei Yun asked if she was alright, to which Chu Yu replied she was fine and thanked him. Onlookers remarked on Wei Yun's impressive skill, with some noting that even after all this time, Gu Chusheng still couldn't let go of Chu Yu, having instinctively tried to save her. Eldest Princess Li Changming then appeared. Song Shilan reported that the North Qi assassin had been captured but had committed suicide with poison.
The assassin's identity was yet to be discovered, and the body had been sent to the Court of Judicial Review for further investigation. Li Changming expressed her fury, questioning how the people of North Qi dared to cause trouble on her territory. Gu Chusheng requested permission to seal off Qinxi Valley for investigation, believing there were more clues, and Li Changming agreed, urging him to get to the bottom of it.
She also inquired about Gu Chusheng's injury, which he stated was not serious as Miss Song had already bandaged it. Feeling tired, Li Changming dismissed everyone, declaring the auction banquet over. Among the onlookers, Lady Zheng cheerfully remarked on Wei Yun's impressive skills, saying he was valiant and no less capable than the late General Wei Jun. While another lady agreed he was a fine young man, she noted his frequent battlefield deployments as a drawback.
Lady Zheng advised Chu Jin to be careful when choosing a husband, suggesting someone like Young Master Sun was not suitable. Another noble lady quickly defended Chu Jin, stating her eyes were bright and she didn't need such reminders. Once Lady Zheng left, Chu Jin scoffed, thinking to herself that Lady Zheng was not worthy to marry into the Marquis of Zhenguo's residence. Song Wenchang then approached Chu Jin, asking if she was scared by the day's events.
He invited her to play pitch-pot, a game she confessed to having learned from her brother but was now rusty. Song Wenchang offered to teach her and suggested they gather friends for an outing. Chu Jin accepted, and Song Wenchang promised to send an invitation and personally pick her up on a chosen day. Meanwhile, Li Changming called Chu Yu aside.
Chu Yu apologized for not informing the Princess of her plan earlier, explaining she lacked solid evidence and kept it confidential to avoid alarming anyone, even the Princess herself. Li Changming admitted she had sensed Chu Yu had something on her mind that day and had chosen to trust her. Having helped Chu Yu again, Li Changming hoped Chu Yu would now trust her in return.
She advised Chu Yu that in the future, there was no need for such elaborate schemes, as the Eldest Princess of Great Sui, though sometimes domineering, was also magnanimous and wouldn't jeopardize the bigger picture for minor issues. Chu Yu could simply be direct with her. Outside, Wei Qiu urged Wei Yun to get into the carriage, fearing he would catch a cold waiting for Chu Yu, but Wei Yun insisted on waiting.
Wei Qiu pressed Wei Yun, asking if he had truly thought through his feelings for Chu Yu, and Wei Yun confirmed that he had. When Chu Yu finally emerged, Wei Yun asked about her wound, which she assured him was fine. He then offered to take her home, and she thanked him. Back at Yao Mansion, Yao Yong was furious that Wei Yun had escaped despite their elaborate traps.
His subordinate questioned if Wei Yun possessed supernatural abilities, given his unfamiliarity with the layout. Yao Yong dismissed this, concluding someone must have helped him and ordered all guards on duty to be interrogated. He also expressed anger that the North Qi assassin in Qinxi Valley, whom he had instructed to gather intelligence, instead directly attacked Chu Yu. However, since the assassin was dead and had revealed nothing, there was no further information.
The incident in Qinxi Valley also reached the Duke of Ning, Wang Jingzhi, who questioned his daughter Wang Linlang about Gu Chusheng's injury. Wang Linlang defended Gu Chusheng, claiming he was injured saving her. Her father, however, was not convinced, expressing his frustration that Gu Chusheng still had an ambiguous relationship with Chu Yu and disrespected their family.
Wang Linlang complained that Chu Yu was a ruthless woman who would stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and Gu Chusheng was no match for her. Wang Jingzhi, acknowledging Chu Yu's nature, vowed that their family would not be intimidated by a mere woman and promised to make Chu Yu pay for what she did to his daughter. Separately, in her residence, Li Changming dismissed Xue Hanmei, but then called her back to her seat.
Li Changming announced that a thorough search of her premises after the day's events had uncovered two culprits. She accused one of secretly colluding with North Qi and the other of passing intelligence to North Qi. The accused pleaded innocence, stating they had met North Qi people during their travels but denied treason. Li Changming, despite seemingly acknowledging their claim, ordered them executed on the spot.
Xue Hanmei, witnessing this, knelt and offered her life to prove her innocence and loyalty. Li Changming clarified that she did not like deception, warning Xue Hanmei that her fate would be the same as the executed men if she ever deceived her. Xue Hanmei responded that if she wanted to win favor, she would have claimed to be from Great Sui, but despite being from North Qi, she had never deceived the Princess.
She affirmed that Li Changming had always known her heart. Li Changming, with a complex expression, stated she had never truly known Xue Hanmei's heart, but asserted that while anyone else could betray her, Xue Hanmei must not. Xue Hanmei solemnly promised she never would. Wang Linlang confronted Gu Chusheng, recalling their wedding night when he had refused to consummate their marriage.
She pleaded for him to forget the past and embrace their life together, reminding him she had long waited for a devoted husband and would not give up. Gu Chusheng retorted that if she could truly forget, she wouldn't have been so determined to marry him. Wang Linlang then tearfully questioned if he had ever truly considered her his wife, what she had done wrong, and if he still loved Chu Yu.
Gu Chusheng confirmed his lingering love for Chu Yu, causing Wang Linlang to burst out in frustration, asking what he took her for. She had endured the loneliness of their unconsummated marriage and covered for him in front of her father, yet he seemed to disregard her efforts.
She accused Chu Yu of being sinister and ruthless, questioning how he could still love such a woman whom he had never truly let go of, and why he married her only to torture her. Gu Chusheng, with a stoic expression, asked if she truly didn't know why he married her. He explained that her father, Wang Jingzhi, had given him two paths: one was a path to success by marrying Wang Linlang, and the other was death.
He chose life to avenge the grievances of his parents and the dozens of lives in his Gu family. Wang Linlang, unaware of these deep-seated motives, confessed that all she knew was her love for him and offered to change herself to be more like Chu Yu if it would make him stay.
Gu Chusheng simply stated that they could not return to the beginning, nor could they fulfill their own wishes, and that they both had to accept the bitter fruits of their choices. He ended the conversation by telling her to rest early. Later, Wei Yun shared details of his infiltration into Yao Mansion with Chu Yu, checking on her wound and urging her not to hurt herself again.
He revealed that he and Wei Qiu only managed to escape with the timely help of Yao Jue, Yao Yong's sister-in-law. Wei Yun had convinced her to assist them by revealing Yao Yong's suspected involvement in the death of her husband, Wei Feng. Although they hadn't found direct evidence of Yao Yong's collusion with North Qi, Wei Yun had discovered that Yao Yong was secretly stockpiling weapons, suggesting a plot for rebellion.
Chu Yu expressed her outrage, lamenting the injustice that while honorable generals like her father sacrificed everything for peace, treacherous men like Yao Yong could rise in power and enjoy high positions. Meanwhile, Chu Linyang visited Chu Yu, expressing regret that he hadn't been at the auction banquet after hearing about the events from Chu Jin. He wondered why Chu Yu hadn't confided in him about her plan.
Chu Yu explained that the matter was confidential, even kept from the Eldest Princess, to avoid alarming anyone, and she didn't want to implicate him if the plan failed. Chu Linyang worried for her safety, stating he reluctantly agreed to her marriage into the Wei family and now wished she wouldn't risk her life for the investigation. Chu Yu, however, stated firmly that nothing in the world was more important to her than uncovering the truth behind their father's death.
He brought her topical medicine, knowing she disliked oral remedies, and silently reflected on his own inadequacy as an elder brother, which forced her to risk her life. Later that evening, Chu Yu and Wei Yun found themselves drinking at a local establishment as rain poured down. Chu Yu explained she preferred the bustling atmosphere over the dignified Spring Breeze House. Wei Yun observed her low spirits since returning from Qinxi Valley, deducing it was due to Yao Yong.
Chu Yu confirmed, stating she was reminded of her father, General Chu, who devoted his life to Great Sui but died a warrior's death, while a traitor like Yao Yong prospered. Wei Yun agreed that it was unfair, but assured her that their sacrifices would not be in vain and their descendants would remember.
He recounted their arduous investigation from the Arsenal Bureau to Wei Tongfeng and now to Yao Yong, acknowledging the dangers they faced and their frustration at being unable to directly punish the culpable. Chu Yu, with renewed resolve, vowed never to regret their path and to continue pursuing justice, promising to capture those responsible and make them repent at the graves of their fathers, brothers, and all fallen soldiers. Wei Yun pledged to stand by her, no matter the difficulty.
Chu Yu, calling for two more jugs of Rose Dew, began toasting to her father and all the brave soldiers, then to those who sacrificed for justice and peace, and their families. Despite claiming to be able to drink endlessly, her cheeks flushed, and she grew drowsy, nearly falling over multiple times. Wei Yun instinctively tried to steady her, watching over her as she succumbed to the alcohol, playfully remarking, "You can never get drunk, huh?"
