Fight For Love Episode 33 Recap
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Chu Yu paid her respects to the Emperor, but before she could speak, Wei Yun quickly intervened, urging the Emperor to withdraw his decree. He argued that Chu Yu was born to be a female general who could fight, not to be confined to the inner chambers or trapped as a wife. The Emperor, growing displeased, questioned Wei Yun's motives, reminding him of his family's century-long loyalty to Great Sui and his desire for it to continue.
He revealed that he had discussed this privately with Wei Yun before, asking if Wei Yun intended to openly defy him. Wei Yun acknowledged the Emperor's intentions, stating he had already made his stance clear at Spring Breeze House and that the current decree was meaningless. The Emperor, enraged, ordered guards to drag Wei Yun out. Chu Yu promptly stopped them.
The Emperor then turned to Chu Yu, asking if she would accept the titled lady status since Wei Yun had refused. Chu Yu bravely declined, explaining that she was neither skilled in embroidery and needlework nor knowledgeable in the four arts, knowing only how to wield a blade. She stated that such a woman could not be the exemplary figure the Emperor envisioned.
The Emperor responded that the title was meant to encourage her to improve, expecting her to uphold the Wei family's upright conduct as Mrs. Wei. Chu Yu firmly reiterated that she could not accept, as she had never been a gentle and virtuous woman and would never become the ideal woman in his heart. The Emperor, resorting to imperial power, declared that she must accept the title, asserting there was no room for negotiation.
He sent the ceremonial attire to the Wei Mansion, commanding her to choose between wearing the titled lady's robes or a prisoner's uniform. Wei Yun, looking at Chu Yu, acknowledged they had no choice left. Meanwhile, the Emperor praised Gu Chusheng for his actions at Spring Breeze House, acknowledging his role in the affair involving Wei Yun and Chu Yu. He asked Gu Chusheng about his desired reward.
Gu Chusheng expressed his wish to clear his late father's name, who had been falsely implicated in the Lord of Qin's treason case years ago. The Emperor explained that the Qin case involved too many complexities for a simple re-examination, which could plunge Great Sui into chaos, and that his father had sacrificed himself for the realm's stability. He then offered Gu Chusheng a chance to reclaim his father's former prestigious position.
Despite being forced to accept the title, Chu Yu remained resilient and positive. She confided in her maid, Wanyue, that she and Wei Yun had already achieved half of "finding true love and growing old together." She spoke of how the Wei and Chu families traditionally suffered separation in life and death, but she and Wei Yun were different because they could fight side by side and see each other daily, even if they couldn't publicly be a couple.
Chu Jin and Song Qingping arrived, initially intending to console Chu Yu, but found her to be surprisingly cheerful and content. Instead, Song Qingping felt she was the one who needed comforting. Chu Jin also mentioned that Wei Yun had gone to meet friends because he was feeling down. Later, Lu Qiba and Song Wenchang accompanied Wei Yun to Yixiang House. Wei Yun, still visibly distressed from the day's events, ordered several women.
His friends recognized his intention to tarnish his reputation and tried to offer comfort, even suggesting he and Chu Yu elope. Wei Yun, however, dismissed their concerns, stating that he was not afraid of death, let alone a mere title. He emphasized that the situation was more complex than simply defying the Emperor, as further defiance could implicate everyone around them. Lu Qiba and Song Wenchang reaffirmed their loyalty, saying they were willing to be implicated as brothers.
Wei Yun thanked them, declaring that he would fight against anything that tried to stop him from loving Chu Yu, vowing to openly hold her hand one day. That evening, Chu Yu, Chu Jin, and a tipsy Song Qingping ended up on the rooftop of the Wei Mansion, sharing their individual frustrations.
Song Qingping lamented being confined to the inner chambers and spoke of her longing to practice medicine freely, while Chu Jin expressed her love for Song Wenchang and her desire for a marriage that allowed her to be herself. Song Qingping, heavily intoxicated, urged Chu Yu to leave with her, suggesting they could heal the world and champion justice together, as Chu Yu, a born general, did not belong trapped in the inner chambers, and the title was an insult.
As Chu Jin escorted a stumbling, drunk Song Qingping away from the Wei Mansion, they unexpectedly ran into Wei Yun and Song Wenchang. Song Wenchang's spirits soared when Chu Jin openly expressed her affection for him, but his joy was short-lived when she caught the scent of perfume on him and promptly beat him until he was bruised. Later that night, Wei Yun, unable to wait until morning, appeared at Chu Yu's window.
He had brought a winning cricket, a "Winner," that he had acquired at Yixiang House for her. Chu Yu feigned anger at his visit to a brothel, making Wei Yun flustered as he tried to explain he hadn't done anything improper, only played with crickets and arm-wrestled. Chu Yu then broke into a laugh, revealing she understood his underlying intention to deliberately ruin his own reputation.
Wei Yun explained that being a "war god" meant facing constant scrutiny and manipulation from the Emperor; he was a tool to be used when needed and discarded when inconvenient. He preferred to preemptively descend from that pedestal, rather than be pulled down by others, all to protect his family and Chu Yu. Chu Yu accepted his reasoning and his gift, asking him to leave before they were seen. The Emperor, discovering Wei Yun's visit to the brothel, was furious.
His son, Li Huan, sarcastically questioned whether a "useful talent" could remain useful after such self-destructive behavior. Back at the Wei Mansion, Lu Qiba found Chu Yu's lost dog, Xiaoqi, and Wei Yun brought it back to her. Overjoyed, Chu Yu playfully chastised the dog for running away and declared she would get a wooden tag made for it.
Wei Yun, anticipating her thoughts, presented her with a tag he had already prepared, identifying the dog as "Xiaoqi of the Wei Mansion" and offering a reward for its return. Wei Yun expressed his dream of finding a peaceful, scenic place to live freely with Chu Yu once the world was at peace and he was unburdened, and Chu Yu added that Xiaoqi would join them.
Meanwhile, Wei Yun's perceived degradation quickly led to public disapproval, with his portraits being torn down by the common people, no longer regarding him as the Great Sui's God of War. Li Huan attempted to reason with Wei Yun about his conduct and the Emperor's displeasure, reminding him of the consequences of defying the Emperor and mentioning Song Wenchang's growing reputation as a fierce warrior who could potentially replace him.
Wei Yun remained unfazed, asserting that he had always acted with a clear conscience and was indifferent to the title of God of War; he would gladly serve as a common soldier as long as he could fight.
Later, Wei Yun shared an intelligence report from North Qi with Chu Yu: Zhao Yue was treating the Eldest Princess exceptionally well, having built her a palace and showered her with treasures, and was soon to be crowned the new King of North Qi. Despite the seemingly good treatment, Chu Yu insisted that the Eldest Princess was effectively imprisoned and firmly resolved that they must rescue her, as she had always dedicated herself to Great Sui.
Wei Yun, looking forward to a brighter future, suggested they take Xiaoqi for a stroll someday when the weather was pleasant. Chu Yu agreed, noting the arrival of spring in Great Sui, signifying the end of winter and the blossoming of flowers.
