Fight For Love Episode 19 Recap
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Having been awake while Chu Yu was restless, Wei Yun asked what was on her mind. Chu Yu expressed concern for Gu Chusheng, wondering if Mr. Song and his brother had safely escorted him back to Huajing City, explaining that Gu Chusheng carried critical information. When Wei Yun asked if she still liked Gu Chusheng, Chu Yu stated that she did not; when she liked someone, she gave her all, but once she stopped, she never looked back.
Wei Yun then asked about his own standing with her. Chu Yu then tried to tell a fabricated story about first seeing Wei Yun return triumphantly to Huajing. She claimed to have seen him from a private room at the Spring Breeze House, riding his horse, looking like the heroic young man who "pacified the North with a spear."
Wei Yun quickly pointed out the discrepancies in her story, revealing that he was seventeen when he first went to battle, and eighteen when he earned that title. Flustered, Chu Yu admitted that she had seen him before but was "too blind to see how outstanding" he was. She promised that if given another chance, she would take a good look at him. Wei Yun then asked if she would look at him properly now and in the future.
Chu Yu demurred, claiming she was too sleepy to see clearly, her mind foggy, and her eyes blurry. To avoid further conversation, she got up to ask Ms. Shen for another quilt. Later that night, Ms. Shen and Mr. Cui woke Chu Yu and Wei Yun, urging them to hide, as North Qi soldiers had entered the village.
Chu Yu worried about implicating Ms. Shen and Mr. Cui, but Mr. Cui insisted on protecting them, explaining that Ms. Shen had helped him in a similar way in the past. The North Qi leader, Commander Shen You, entered and immediately recognized Mr. Cui as a former North Qi spy who had deserted. Shen You made it clear he wasn't there to capture Mr. Cui for desertion, but to find Chu Yu and Wei Yun.
He confronted Mr. Cui about whether Ms. Shen knew his true identity. Though Mr. Cui denied it, Shen You’s pointed remarks revealed the secret to her. Mr. Cui explained to Shen You his plan to marry Ms. Shen and live an incognito life.
Commander Shen You declared Mr. Cui’s actions a capital offense but offered him a chance to live, giving him a flare signal and ordering him to light it if he found any trace of Chu Yu and Wei Yun. Shen You explained that killing Mr. Cui would be merciful compared to living a life where Ms. Shen's gaze "will be killing you." The villagers, overhearing this, were initially fearful and hesitant.
Ms. Shen passionately defended Mr. Cui, asserting his kindness regardless of his origin. Mr. Cui, disheartened, confirmed his North Qi identity and announced his intention to leave the village with Chu Yu and Wei Yun at daybreak to spare the villagers from trouble. However, some villagers, recalling Mr. Cui’s numerous acts of kindness—such as tending livestock for free, saving an old man from a fall, and rescuing another from bandits—decided to stand by him.
They reasoned that, like them, Mr. Cui was a common person suffering from war, and they promised to protect him. Moved by their support, Wei Yun publicly revealed his true identity as Marquis Wei Yun, son of Wei Zhong, presenting his family token as proof. An old man, Zheng Zhi, a former centurion of the Wei Army, immediately recognized the token and Wei Yun, bowing to him with deep respect. Wei Yun humbly returned the gesture.
Wei Yun then introduced Chu Yu as the daughter of Chu Jianchang, explaining that they had been pursued after fighting rebels in Dingfeng Valley. Chu Yu assured the villagers that if they trusted them, she and Wei Yun would ensure their safety. Chu Yu wrote a letter to her brother, Chu Linyang, asking for help, and entrusted Mr. Cui to deliver it.
Mr. Cui confirmed his plan to use his wedding as a lure for Shen You, assuring Wei Yun that Shen You would come if he believed Chu Yu and Wei Yun would be present. Mr. Cui affirmed his confidence in remaining safe, believing his value to North Qi would prevent them from harming him. He then left, instructing them to be ready for his signal.
Later, Chu Yu expressed her worries to Wei Yun, drawing parallels between the villagers' plight and the suffering of the people in her childhood home of Fengling City. She lamented how ordinary people were overwhelmed by the "flood" of war. Wei Yun comforted her, affirming that the Wei family had always defended Great Sui's peace and stability, and promised that one day, all suffering would end.
He envisioned a peaceful life for her, surrounded by nature and with their dog, Xiaoqi. As the preparations for the wedding proceeded, Wei Yun asked Chu Yu if she was nervous, to which she replied she wasn't, as it wasn't a real wedding. Wei Yun, however, confided that for him, it was real. During the ceremony, he swore to be her husband and love her always, and asked if she was willing.
Instead of answering directly, Chu Yu presented him with a garland, reminiscent of a flower he once gave her, wishing him happiness and safety. Wei Yun, seizing the moment, earnestly asked her to give him a chance. Suddenly, Shen You and his men stormed into the village. Shen You quickly realized that the wedding was an elaborate trap. The villagers, revealed to be Chu Linyang's disguised troops, fought back fiercely.
Mr. Cui, Ms. Shen, and other returning villagers also joined the fray. During the chaotic fight, Shen You accused Mr. Cui of betrayal, but Mr. Cui retorted that only in this village had he been treated as family. Shen You eventually fled, and Wei Yun instructed Wei Qiu to follow him discreetly, hoping to uncover the mastermind behind the North Qi operations. After the skirmish, Chu Linyang thanked Wei Yun for protecting his sister.
Ms. Shen expressed regret over Shen You's escape, but Wei Yun explained that he deliberately let Shen You go, as North Qi spies would commit suicide if captured, making interrogation impossible. He hoped following Shen You would lead them to the true orchestrator. Wei Yun arranged for the Wei Army to escort the villagers to a safe new home, acknowledging they would have to start over.
A curious villager then asked if Wei Yun and Chu Yu were truly not a couple. Later, Chu Linyang pressed Chu Yu about her feelings, noting that she had prompted him to complete the "bow to each other" ritual during the fake wedding, even when only their own people were present. He asked if she was in love.
Meanwhile, Chu Linyang’s attendant speculated to Wanyue that Wei Yun might have taken advantage of Chu Yu's soft heart while he was injured, even wondering if they had eloped. That night, amidst a field of fireflies, Wei Yun once again spoke to Chu Yu, reiterating his vows. He earnestly asked for her answer. Chu Yu questioned why he was asking again, having already done so at the wedding.
Wei Yun clarified that while "Qilang" had asked "Yu'er" before, now "Wei Yun" was asking "Chu Yu," emphasizing the sincerity of his proposal. He promised to shield her from gossip, overcome all obstacles, heal her past wounds, and give her everything she desired. He reasoned that she must have feelings for him too, otherwise she wouldn't have allowed him to lead her away.
Chu Yu expressed her fear that she had become "a heartless person" and worried about hurting his passionate feelings. Wei Yun firmly reassured her, stating that his determination to love her was unwavering and urged her not to retreat. Chu Yu conceded, saying, "I am willing. But only for this moment." She pointed to the fireflies, noting their unreality, like their relationship, fleeting and confined to that single night.
She lamented that her decision to marry into the Wei family had destined them to be apart and that the "price" to be together was too immense. Despite her ultimate refusal, Wei Yun vowed he would not give up. Upon their return to Huajing City, the Duke of Hu and others greeted them, praising the young generation's vigor and courage as successors to Great Sui's legacy, fulfilling the hopes of Wei Zhong and Chu Jianchang.
Wanyue playfully teased Chu Yu and Wei Yun about their "elopement." Chu Linyang, however, reminded Chu Yu that more important matters awaited them. Elsewhere, Gu Chusheng, investigating the Yao Yong case, questioned Duke of Ning Wang Jingzhi about Gu Chusheng's recent assassination attempt. Wang Jingzhi dismissed him, reminding him that he was merely the Minister of Justice. Gu Chusheng revealed that due to his recent contributions, he was about to be promoted to Minister of Personnel.
Wang Jingzhi was taken aback, but Gu Chusheng proudly asserted that he was rising on his own merits before sweeping out. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince visited Wei Yun's mansion, apologizing for his past foolishness during the Baidi Valley incident, where Yao Yong had misled him. He confessed that his aunt's assassination and his father's illness had forced him to mature.
Chu Yu offered understanding, noting that many, including herself and Wei Yun, had once been arrogant, unaware that others had already cleared the path for them. The Crown Prince then informed them that he had pleaded on Wei Yun's behalf regarding the Yao Yong case and conveyed an imperial decree.
