Fight For Love Episode 4 Recap
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In the Wei family's mourning hall, as everyone gathered, the Second Madam, Jiang Chun, attempted to hang herself, distraught over the death of her husband, Wei Shu. Her maids frantically called for help, and Chu Yu arrived just in time to cut her down, saving her life. Chu Yu urged Jiang Chun to reconsider, explaining that suicide only caused more trouble for others and solved nothing.
When Chu Yu brought up Jiang Chun’s son, Lingchun, Jiang Chun came to her senses. Liu Xueyang, the matriarch, further consoled Jiang Chun, reminding her that with Wei Jun, her eldest son, unmarried, Jiang Chun held the position of the eldest daughter-in-law in the household. Liu Xueyang then entrusted the family’s Commanding Jade Seal to Jiang Chun, hoping to inspire her to recover and take charge. Jiang Chun, touched, promised to protect the family.
Meanwhile, Wei Yun confronted Chu Yu, questioning her intentions for joining the Wei family. Chu Yu offered a vague explanation, implying her admiration for Wei Jun. Wei Yun dismissed this, accusing her of plotting and orchestrating events from the Spring Breeze House incident to her presence in the Wei family today. He suspected she had ulterior motives related to the Marquis of Zhenguo's residence rather than his brother.
Chu Yu retorted that instead of focusing on her reasons for being there, Wei Yun should concentrate on seeking justice for his father, brothers, and the 70,000 fallen Wei family soldiers. Soon after, Liu Xueyang chided Wei Yun for his disrespect towards Chu Yu, and he departed for the mourning hall. Liu Xueyang then spoke privately with Chu Yu, acknowledging her role as Wei Jun’s widow in the eyes of outsiders.
However, she clarified that since Wei Jun's marriage to Chu Yu was not formalized with traditional rites, Chu Yu was free to leave the Wei family without obligation once the funeral was complete. Chu Yu simply replied that she would consider it and inform Liu Xueyang of her decision. Later, Chu Yu found her maid, Wanyue, rummaging through Wei Jun's study. Chu Yu instructed Wanyue not to touch Wei Jun’s belongings again.
She explained that she and Chu Linyang had struggled immensely to even pinpoint a vague mountain location related to the Arsenal Bureau, so Wanyue wouldn't find any clues by simply searching the study. Chu Yu also shared that she had locked her own father’s study after his death, keeping everything as it was, to feel as if he were still with her.
She stated that Wei Jun had been an upright man, and her actions were a way of reciprocating his integrity, implying she was trying to help his family. As the Wei family coffins were being transported for burial, Cao Yan, Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, blocked their path. He announced he was acting under imperial decree to arrest Wei Yun, accusing the Wei family of overreaching and causing the deaths of 70,000 soldiers in Baidi Valley.
The surrounding crowd echoed these accusations, condemning the Wei family. Wei Yun pleaded with Cao Yan to allow his father and brothers to be buried before he would comply, but Cao Yan refused, even threatening to seize the coffins and move them to the Court of Judicial Review. Wei Yun defiantly stood before Cao Yan, ready to fight if the coffins were touched.
Liu Xueyang, seeing her youngest son's rising fury and determined to prove the Wei family’s loyalty, tragically struck her head against her husband's coffin, sacrificing herself to affirm their innocence. Witnessing his mother's sudden death after losing his father and brothers, Wei Yun was consumed by grief. As Cao Yan prepared to have his men advance, Chu Yu stepped forward, taking a whip lash across her back meant for Wei Yun.
Outraged by Cao Yan's cruelty, loyal citizens in the crowd protested, but Cao Yan dismissed them as rabble and ordered their arrest alongside Wei Yun. To spare further harm to the innocent bystanders, Wei Yun agreed to go with Cao Yan to the Court of Judicial Review. At that moment, Grand Tutor Xie Mingyi arrived. He admonished Cao Yan for his disrespect towards the unconvicted Wei family, emphasizing their noble status.
The Grand Tutor subtly implied that Cao Yan's actions might be a personal vendetta, warning him against being accused of abusing his authority. Unwilling to risk such an accusation, Cao Yan relented, allowing Wei Yun to proceed with the funeral rites before surrendering. After the Grand Tutor's intervention, the Wei family bowed deeply in gratitude. Jiang Chun, grieving Liu Xueyang's sacrifice, proposed that Liu Xueyang be buried in the same coffin as Wei Zhong.
Following the emotional burial ceremony, during which Wei Yun solemnly swore to uncover the truth and protect his family and the nation, Cao Yan immediately apprehended Wei Yun and took him to the Court of Judicial Review for interrogation. Everyone knew that imprisonment there meant severe torture, but defying an imperial decree was not an option, as the already devastated Wei family could not bear another charge of defying an imperial edict.
Back at the Wei residence, Wanyue tended to Chu Yu's whipped back. Wanyue expressed her concern, regretting not being there to protect Chu Yu earlier and scolding her for not prioritizing her own safety. Chu Yu explained that Wanyue’s fiery temper would have only exacerbated the conflict with Cao Yan. Wanyue suggested they should investigate quickly and return home, but Chu Yu insisted they could not leave. She empathized with Wei Yun's plight, having lost his entire immediate family.
Chu Yu reflected that while her own family motto emphasized self-preservation in battle, the selflessness of the Wei family had moved her. She believed there would always be heroes who sacrificed for justice, and if she could not be a hero herself, she would protect their integrity. Chu Yu affirmed that the day's events had strengthened her resolve to uncover the truth behind the octagonal crossbow case.
She explained that saving Wei Yun was crucial because if he were convicted and the Wei family fell, the supervision of the Arsenal Bureau, a vital military site, would fall into other hands, making her investigation much more difficult. Therefore, she was determined to rescue him. At the Court of Judicial Review, Cao Yan taunted Wei Yun, who was suspended and being tortured.
Cao Yan sarcastically remarked on Wei Yun's defiant gaze and questioned if he would dare to retaliate even if freed. Wei Yun accused Cao Yan of being manipulated, suggesting his actions were not under imperial order but driven by someone else. Wei Yun then deduced that the Duke of Ning, the head of civil officials and the greatest beneficiary of the Wei family’s downfall, was the true instigator. He warned Cao Yan that the Emperor despised factionalism.
Cao Yan acknowledged Wei Yun's astuteness but mockingly questioned what Wei Yun could do with this knowledge, implying Wei Yun would not leave the prison alive. Cao Yan then pressed Wei Yun to confess to causing the deaths of the 70,000 soldiers. Despite the agony, Wei Yun steadfastly denied the charges, proclaiming the Wei family's innocence. Cao Yan's chilling laughter filled the chamber, signaling more brutal torture to come.
