Fight For Love Episode 18 Recap
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Hearing Chu Yu's urgent pleas, Wei Yun, still gravely injured from the fall, regained consciousness. He affirmed to Chu Yu that he must endure this ordeal for the people of Great Sui, and also for her. Wei Yun asked if her concern was solely for the realm, to which she insisted it was primarily for him, as she wouldn't know how to face his family or the nation if something happened to him.
He reassured her that he wouldn't die so easily before achieving his revenge, and specifically added that for her, he must survive. As heavy rain began to fall, Chu Linyang, accompanied by Wei Qiu, Wanyue, and Lu Qiba, reached the cliff edge. Wanyue, familiar with the treacherous terrain, suggested that the swift currents at the bottom of the cliff, while dangerous, might offer a chance of survival, implying Wei Yun and Chu Yu might have jumped.
Wei Qiu, however, doubted Wei Yun, known for his careful planning, would take such a reckless risk. Lu Qiba, after consulting his custom-designed compass, initially boasted that it showed no misfortune, but upon noticing the needle moving erratically, he quickly rationalized that a perilous situation could turn fortunate due to the rushing water below. Convinced, Chu Linyang instructed Wanyue to lead the team down to the base of the cliff.
Back at the bottom, Chu Yu desperately urged Wei Yun to stay awake by talking to him. Wei Yun complimented her skill at grilling fish, which prompted her to reminisce about her father, who had taught her. She explained that her father, like her, had no grand ambitions beyond wishing for peace to live a simple life.
She recounted her childhood dream of finding a serene place with beautiful scenery, adding that now she also wanted her puppy, Xiaoqi, to be there. Wei Yun, realizing "Xiaoqi" was her dog, then confessed his deep feelings for her. He admitted he had fought against his emotions but couldn't help loving her, and expressed envy for the puppy she cherished so much. Facing their uncertain fate, he felt compelled to tell her, hoping to die without regret.
He then asked if she would be willing to have him in her future. Overwhelmed and flustered, Chu Yu instinctively recoiled from his touch and quickly made an excuse to leave, first to tend the fire, then to gather firewood. The following morning, with the sun finally out and the rain stopped, Chu Yu was relieved to find Wei Yun's fever had broken.
His leg was still painful, and as they cautiously made their way out, they encountered Ms. Shen, a local villager. Wei Yun, quick-thinking, fabricated a story: he and Chu Yu were a newly married couple from Qingzhou, traveling to Huajing to visit relatives when they were attacked by bandits at Pingjin Cliff. They were robbed and pushed off, miraculously surviving the fall into a pool, though his leg sustained a deep injury.
He inquired if there was a physician in her village. Ms. Shen, finding their sudden appearance in the remote area suspicious, nonetheless invited them to her home. Once there, Ms. Shen asked Chu Yu to uncover Wei Yun's heavily bruised leg. With experience in treating injuries, Ms. Shen reassured them that despite the wound's depth and severity, the bleeding had stopped in time, and the leg could still be saved if treated promptly.
She explained a massage technique that would unblock the congested blood vessels, requiring strong, consistent effort for an hour daily over several days. Wei Yun, ever protective, tried to deflect, claiming Chu Yu was too delicate and suggesting they hire a male villager. However, Ms. Shen firmly insisted that only Chu Yu should perform such an intimate massage on his upper thigh, emphasizing that as a married couple, there was no need for shyness.
Wei Yun, recognizing Ms. Shen's logic and the need to maintain their disguise, subtly encouraged Chu Yu, who reluctantly agreed to learn the technique. Chu Yu, a quick study, learned the massage technique from Ms. Shen. As she began massaging Wei Yun's injured leg, his stoicism broke, revealing he had been feigning a lack of pain earlier. During their conversation, Chu Yu accidentally touched a sensitive area, causing Wei Yun to tense up.
Realizing her mistake, she became flustered and excused herself to get some fresh air. Outside, she found Ms. Shen mending a fishing net and learned that the villagers mostly consisted of the elderly, women, and children, as many young men had joined the army due to years of conflict. Ms. Shen revealed that her own husband, Mr. Cui, also had a leg injury and together they helped the community.
Chu Yu reflected on the widespread suffering caused by war and expressed her longing for an era of peace and stability for all people. Though she initially planned to send a message to her brother for assistance, Ms. Shen persuaded her to stay longer, emphasizing the safety of the remote village and the need for Wei Yun's leg to fully heal before traveling further.
Meanwhile, Chu Linyang's search party found signs of grilled fish, which he immediately recognized as Chu Yu's distinctive cooking style. Lu Qiba, triumphant, confirmed his compass was indeed leading them in the right direction, and they continued their search along the waterway. Later, Wei Yun and Chu Yu met Mr. Cui. Their apprehension grew when they discovered he brewed milk wine, a drink known to be unique to North Qi.
Mr. Cui casually explained he had picked up the skill while serving at the border. Wei Yun smoothly covered for Chu Yu's reserved demeanor during the meal, attributing it to her shyness as a newlywed. Later that night, in their assigned room, Chu Yu noted the single bed and quilt.
She expressed concern about sleeping arrangements, but Wei Yun, reminding her that a newlywed couple would not sleep separately, insisted they share the bed to avoid raising suspicion, especially given Mr. Cui's questionable background and his apparent skepticism towards their fabricated identities. She gave him the sole quilt, concerned about his injuries. As Wei Yun lay awake, unable to sleep next to the woman he loved, he gazed at her sleeping face and gently brushed stray hairs from her brow.
Chu Yu stirred, opened her eyes, and asked why he was still awake. Their eyes met, and Wei Yun, his heart pounding, slowly leaned closer, leaving Chu Yu stiff and nervous, her fingers clenching her sleeves tightly.
