Fight For Love Episode 2 Recap
> Fight For Love Recap
While in Qinxi Valley, Cao Yan spoke disparagingly of Lady Chu, bringing up her past entanglement with Gu Chusheng. Unknown to him, Lady Chu and her maid, Wanyue, were also present. Wanyue, in defense of her mistress, hurled a teacup that shattered near Cao Yan's feet. Enraged, Cao Yan continued his insults, questioning if Lady Chu was in the valley to "fish for another rich groom" after being rejected by Young General Wei.
He even dared to mock Lady Chu's deceased father, the defeated general Chu Jianchang, asking if he would crawl from his coffin to defend her. As Lady Chu prepared to lash out with her whip, Gu Chusheng restrained her, urging her to remain calm. Suddenly, a stone struck Cao Yan's forehead, drawing blood and forcing him to cower behind Ms. Wang. Wei Jun and Wei Yun arrived, and Lady Chu greeted Wei Jun.
Unrepentant, Cao Yan warned Wei Jun to keep his distance from Lady Chu to protect the Marquis Mansion's honor. Wei Jun, in turn, rebuked Cao Yan for his coarse language. Wei Yun then revealed himself as the one who threw the stone, implying he did it to defend his brother and Lady Chu. Cao Yan, furious, accused them of conspiring against an imperial official.
Wei Jun then firmly told Cao Yan to let the matter end there, stating that while they might be soldiers, they were soldiers who protected Great Sui’s people and peace, and Lady Chu’s meritorious family would not tolerate such slander. Cao Yan, however, threatened that he would make them pay double for the humiliation. After the confrontation subsided, Wei Yun admitted to Wei Jun that he had merely tried to scare Cao Yan.
Lady Chu thanked Wei Jun for his assistance, and he advised her not to take Cao Yan's words to heart. Lady Chu then invited Wei Jun for a walk, subtly signaling Wei Yun to leave them alone. As they walked, Lady Chu apologized for her public confession at Spring Breeze House, admitting she had not thought it through and offering Wei Jun a chance to publicly refuse her to save his family's reputation.
Wei Jun assured her he did not mind, explaining that because the instant trigger for the octagonal crossbow originated from the Arsenal Bureau, he was not entirely blameless. He stressed the gravity of the situation for both the Wei family and Great Sui, promising a thorough investigation. Lady Chu asked to join him, but Wei Jun explained the high stakes, noting the Chu family's suspected deceit and the Wei family's potential implication in treason.
He refused her direct involvement but promised to disclose everything once the matter was resolved. After her maid, Wanyue, failed in her attempt to follow Wei Yun and his guard, Wei Qiu, to the secret location of the Arsenal Bureau, Lady Chu realized she could not find it on her own.
Choosing to trust Wei Jun, she handed him an octagonal crossbow trigger, explaining that her brother, Chu Linyang, had retrieved it from the Fengling battlefield at great personal risk, confirming its North Qi origin. She expressed her trust in Wei Jun's integrity, stating that while her brother might distrust him, she would believe him. Wei Jun took the mechanism, pondering who the traitor in the Arsenal Bureau might be.
Meanwhile, Wei Jun questioned Wei Yun about his attempts to obtain personnel files from the Arsenal Bureau, revealing he had sent Wei Yun to avoid being monitored himself. Wei Yun, still suspicious, asked Wei Jun if his relationship with Lady Chu was genuine, warning him not to toy with her feelings.
Wei Jun merely teased him back, asking for Wei Yun's definition of "the best woman in the world," to which Wei Yun replied, "the one you love is the best." Urgent reports soon reached Huajing City, announcing North Qi's unusual movements and a crisis at the northern border. Marquis of Zhenguo, Wei Zhong, assembled his seven sons, informing them that the Wei Army must immediately mobilize for battle. Before deployment, the sons drew lots to determine their duties.
Wei Yun, eager for combat, challenged Wei Jun, hoping to earn a future exemption from the draw. However, he drew the "guard" lot, meaning he was assigned to defend the rear, a rule enforced by Wei Zhong that could not be defied. Wei Jun then visited Lady Chu, but she was out. He left a letter with a servant, explaining that he could not enter her residence to protect her reputation.
Lady Chu eventually received Wei Jun’s letter, which reiterated the critical nature of the Arsenal Bureau and the two restricted methods of entry: an imperial decree or an official post with proper credentials. She lamented that a decree or appointment was impossible, leaving the nature of the "credentials" as a mystery, but held onto the hope that Wei Jun would investigate with her upon his victorious return.
She then rushed to the city gate, where Wei Jun's army was departing, shouting loudly that she would wait for his return. Wei Jun, hearing her, turned and offered a reassuring smile before riding off with his troops. Wei Yun witnessed the exchange. The Crown Prince, Li Huan, though inexperienced and younger than Wei Yun, personally oversaw the army, accompanied by State-Supporting General Yao Yong. Soldiers discussed the unusual decision to send such a young Crown Prince to supervise.
A month later, the Wei Army was engaged in fierce fighting with North Qi. A sudden report stated that the North Qi army, numbering fewer than twenty thousand, had retreated to Baidi Valley. The inexperienced Crown Prince, believing it a chance to press their advantage, ordered the Wei Army to pursue. Wei Yun, still at the rear, had concerns about Baidi Valley’s recessed terrain, suggesting a need for strategic discussion before pursuit, but military orders were absolute.
The Wei Army charged into battle, heading directly for North Qi general Su Cha. As they pursued the retreating North Qi forces into Baidi Valley, a dense mist suddenly descended, severely limiting visibility. Wei Zhong immediately ordered a halt. The distinct sound of rapid crossbow fire filled the air, and he quickly realized it was an ambush. The Wei Army had walked into a trap, and it was too late to retreat.
Wei Zhong understood that the intelligence regarding North Qi's numbers was false; there were far more than twenty thousand enemy soldiers, indicating a spy within Great Sui had provided fabricated reports. Powerful crossbows, including the octagonal crossbow, inflicted heavy casualties on the Wei Army. Overwhelmed by superior numbers, Wei Zhong commanded his forces to fight their way out. As North Qi soldiers aimed octagonal crossbows at Wei Zhong, his son, Wei Shu, bravely shielded him. However, North Qi soldiers, who had encircled them, simultaneously struck Wei Zhong from behind. Witnessing their father’s fall, Wei Jun and his remaining brothers were filled with fury and grief.
