Fight For Love Episode 24 Recap
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Zhao Yue confessed to Changming that his medical skills were a deception; he was actually far more adept at creating poisons. He revealed that the guards who had been restraining them were now unconscious, having been poisoned by him. He then explained that he had deliberately approached Changming previously, allowing her to "save" him and enabling him to establish a foothold in Huajing.
Now, he intended to repay her by taking over the Eldest Princess's mansion and "cleaning out" those who shouldn't remain. Changming, furious, retorted that she should have killed him when they first met, but Zhao Yue dismissed her threat, saying she was too committed to the Great Sui to do so. He ordered his subordinate to keep a close watch on her. Later, Zhao Yue reflected on his plans with his subordinate, Xiang.
He noted that he had previously maneuvered Yao Yong into a rebellion and saved Changming to earn her trust. However, he admitted that Chu Yu and Wei Yun had proven more formidable than expected, cornering him with just a simple note. Xiang pointed out that with Changming's prolonged absence arousing suspicion, and with his key operatives Yao Yong dead and Shen You missing, they could not remain in Great Sui. She suggested killing the Eldest Princess to facilitate their escape.
Zhao Yue disagreed, explaining that a living Eldest Princess was crucial for obtaining Emperor Chunde's decree to leave Huajing, and she would also serve as a valuable hostage in North Qi. Recognizing the difficulty of their situation, Zhao Yue proposed creating chaos for Chu Yu and Wei Yun to distract them, allowing him to escape with Changming. Xiang pledged her unwavering loyalty, recalling how he had saved her from the Eldest Princess.
Zhao Yue reassured her that she was indispensable and he would not abandon her unless absolutely necessary. Meanwhile, Wei Qiu, who had been covertly observing Shen You for days, grew impatient with his inactivity. Just then, a fire erupted at the inn where Shen You was staying, causing a panicked evacuation. Shen You seized the opportunity to escape, covering his face with a blanket. Wei Qiu immediately gave chase.
Amidst the chaos, Shen You encountered Wang Lan, who was in unexpected labor. He sent her frantic maid to find assistance but, when cornered by Wei Qiu, threatened Wang Lan's safety to secure his own escape. Wei Qiu abandoned the chase to ensure Wang Lan's safety. With a nearby clinic, she successfully gave birth to a baby girl, whom they named Wei Lingshu. Later, inside the Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion, the women praised the newborn Lingshu.
Wang Lan, recovering, expressed concern for Wei Qiu, who had taken military punishment for failing to capture Shen You. She asked Chu Yu to speak to Wei Yun on Wei Qiu's behalf, insisting the failure was her fault. Chu Yu assured her that Wei Yun would understand. Wei Yun, having heard that Wang Lan and the baby were safe, prepared to leave. However, Chu Yu emerged, holding baby Lingshu, and urged him to meet his new niece.
She acknowledged his disappointment over Shen You’s escape but reassured him that Wei Qiu had done his best and affirmed his decision not to punish him. Motivated, Wei Yun declared he would immediately request an imperial decree to seal off Huajing City. He thanked Chu Yu, who playfully reminded him that such politeness was unnecessary between them. He then lightheartedly offered to hold Lingshu, teasing Chu Yu when she looked surprised.
As a storyteller in Huajing began spreading a popular novel, "Romance of the Marquis," based on Chu Yu and Wei Yun, rumors engulfed the city. Jiang Chun confronted Chu Yu with the novel, asking if her relationship with Wei Yun began before his brother's death. Chu Yu firmly denied any impropriety, asserting that her feelings for Wei Yun, though unconventional, were pure and had not harmed anyone. Jiang Chun stressed that reputation remained paramount.
Chu Yu revealed that Wei Yun had already given her a divorce paper. She reiterated that their relationship was "unconventional" rather than "incestuous." Jiang Chun, however, urged Chu Yu to abandon the relationship. For the sake of the family's name, Chu Yu decided to step down as the First Madam of the Wei family.
She clarified to her maid that while she was giving up her title, she was not giving up on Wei Yun, and decided to return to the Chu Mansion to investigate the rumors' suspicious origins. Wei Yun arrived back at the mansion just as Chu Yu’s carriage was departing. Jiang Chun intercepted him, sternly reminding him that as the Marquis of Zhenguo, not the cherished Seventh Young Master, he must uphold the family rules and be disciplined.
Wei Yun argued that his late brother had known everything, but ultimately submitted to the punishment, though he adamantly refused to abandon Chu Yu. He commanded Wei Qiu to retrieve the Wei Family Whip. Despite Wei Qiu's protests, Wei Yun insisted. Under the whip, Wei Yun articulated his three mistakes: falling in love with Chu Yu despite their statuses, failing to control his feelings, and failing to protect her.
Yet, he defiantly proclaimed that his love for Chu Yu was not a mistake. Jiang Chun pleaded with him to stop, warning that malicious words could be as deadly as any weapon. Wei Yun, however, proclaimed that from that day forward, his love would be dignified and public, and no one would stop him. Chu Yu arrived at the Chu Mansion to find a hostile crowd throwing rotten vegetables and shouting insults.
When someone hurled a bucket of ink, her brother, Chu Linyang, bravely shielded her. Inside, Chu Jin angrily confronted Chu Yu, demanding why her choices had to bring such humiliation upon their family. Just as the mob continued to question Chu Yu’s marital status, Wei Yun arrived and seized the instigator, Young Master Sun, by the neck. Chu Yu intervened, pleading with Wei Yun to release him.
Undeterred, Young Master Sun continued his taunts, demanding the Chu Mansion’s plaque, a symbol of honor from the old general, be torn down. In a dramatic display, Chu Linyang removed the plaque himself and placed it on the ground. He declared that the Chu family’s honor did not depend on a mere plaque but on the integrity of its members, and their name would not fall as long as a Chu family member stood.
His defiance caused the mob to disperse. Chu Linyang noticed a bloodstain on Wei Yun's garment, a result of the punishment he had endured. He told Wei Yun that his physical pain was minimal compared to the invisible wounds Chu Yu endured from public opinion, which could be fatal for a woman. He acknowledged that Chu Yu acted according to her heart but emphasized that her deepest vulnerability was her father’s honor.
He pointed out that the scandal disproportionately affected the Chu family, while Wei Yun, as the Marquis of Zhenguo, could more easily navigate the storm. Wei Yun affirmed he understood. When Wei Yun pledged to protect Chu Yu for a lifetime, Chu Linyang skeptically questioned if he intended to silence every gossip. He then stated that Chu Yu, having the divorce paper, would remain in the Chu Mansion, and advised Wei Yun to return home.
Overhearing this, their mother, Xie Yun, wept, accusing Chu Linyang of ruining the family's reputation by removing the plaque. Chu Linyang calmly explained to his mother and sister, Chu Jin, that his actions were for the sake of the Chu family. He revealed that Chu Yu’s seemingly rebellious act of marrying into the Wei family was not for herself, but to uncover the truth behind their father’s murder. Xie Yun and Chu Jin were stunned.
Chu Linyang explained that their father's death was tied to a far-reaching conspiracy, and he had kept them in ignorance to protect them from the danger. He added that without these hidden circumstances, Chu Yu's relationship with Wei Yun would simply be a normal romance. Overwhelmed, Xie Yun requested Chu Linyang to recount the entire story.
