I Will Never Let You Go Episode 29 Recap
> I Will Never Let You Go Recap
Chen Yu arrived in Dongping Commandery, where Liu Qingwu was already waiting. To the outside world, they played the role of a loving couple, exchanging flirtatious remarks, especially since the local Commandery Commander showed clear obedience to Liu Qingwu, revealing Mingyue Villa's extensive control. Inside, Chen Yu explained to Liu Qingwu that Liu Mingyue's suspicion about his true motives for being appointed Prince of Dongping was growing.
He decided to leverage this by acting aggressively, making her anxious, and thus luring her master, Xiao Jiufeng, out into the open. As part of this plan, Chen Yu instructed Liu Qingwu to inform Liu Mingyue that he was investigating a young woman potentially held captive by Mingyue Villa for over ten years. After Liu Qingwu departed, Chen Yu publicly revealed his strength. He had Han Ye test Butler Zhou, a spy planted by Liu Mingyue.
After witnessing Butler Zhou's impressive martial arts skills, Chen Yu directly killed him. He then sent a stark warning to Liu Mingyue via her remaining spies: if she dared to plant any more eyes or ears in his manor, he would eliminate every single one. At Mingyue Villa, Hei Feng arrived, sent by Dongfang Shi, to inquire about Lotus Robe Knight.
Liu Mingyue, after learning that Dongfang Shi's fiancée liked Lotus Robe Knight, cleverly deduced that the fiancée was Hua Buqi and that Hua Buqi was not dead, likely hiding in Zhu Manor. She realized Xiao Jiufeng had known all along but had kept it from her, probably out of concern for Hua Buqi, Xue Fei's daughter.
Consumed by jealousy over Xiao Jiufeng's lingering affection for Xue Fei despite all her efforts, Liu Mingyue ordered Hei Yan to go to Jiangnan to kill Hua Buqi at Zhu Manor, aiming to cut off Xiao Jiufeng's emotional ties. Hei Yan, demonstrating fierce loyalty, insisted on undertaking the dangerous mission herself, even offering to disfigure her face to protect Liu Mingyue from Xiao Jiufeng's wrath.
Shortly after, Liu Qingwu returned to Mingyue Villa, reporting Chen Yu's actions, including the killing of Butler Zhou and his refusal to be controlled. She also relayed Chen Yu's inquiry about a woman potentially imprisoned in Mingyue Villa for over ten years, which led Liu Mingyue to suspect Chen Yu believed the Saintess was held there. Liu Mingyue, believing Chen Yu might genuinely be attracted to Liu Qingwu, gave Liu Qingwu a bottle of medicine.
She ordered Liu Qingwu to use it to drug Chen Yu, sleep with him, and get pregnant. Liu Mingyue's rationale was that Chen Yu, being a man of principle, would not abandon Liu Qingwu if she carried his child, thus making him her son-in-law and ensuring Mingyue Villa's influence over him. Liu Qingwu, though visibly hesitant and denying any feelings for Chen Yu, was ultimately dispatched by Liu Mingyue to carry out the plan.
Liu Mingyue then embarked on a conspicuous journey westward, which Chen Yu, despite suspecting a trap, decided to follow with his men. Inside a cave, Chen Yu fell into Liu Mingyue's ambush. She revealed he had inhaled "Bone Devouring Fragrance," designed to progressively weaken and eventually cripple his martial arts.
Liu Mingyue further revealed that Chen Yu's inquiry about the imprisoned woman was a deliberate bait to lure her into reporting to her master, and she intended to bring him there. She also demanded the return of an item from her master that she believed was in Chen Yu's possession.
Weakened by the inhaled fragrance, Chen Yu was unexpectedly saved by Liu Qingwu, who appeared and, calling him by his informal name, Zhangqing, led him through a secret tunnel, a former training ground. Liu Mingyue, realizing Liu Qingwu's betrayal and collusion with Chen Yu, attacked her. Chen Yu and Liu Qingwu managed to escape, but Liu Qingwu sustained serious injuries. Chen Yu, disregarding social norms, removed her clothing to treat her wounds, apologizing for the necessity.
Liu Qingwu felt remorse, recalling how she once wounded him and now he was saving her. She confessed her feelings for him, admitting that when his life was threatened, her desire for Mingyue Villa vanished, and all she could think of was him. Chen Yu, while complimenting her beauty, gently rebuffed her advances, stating he was not worthy of her sacrifice and had nothing more to offer beyond gratitude.
He promised to help her secure Mingyue Villa by dismantling Liu Mingyue's power, as Liu Mingyue's failed ambush meant she would not dare to return. Given her severe injuries and inability to return to Mingyue Villa, Chen Yu agreed to let Liu Qingwu recuperate safely at the Commandery Prince Manor. Chen Yu's men soon arrived and rescued them from the cave.
Back at the manor, Chen Yu, having subtly noticed Liu Qingwu's difficulty using her right hand while drinking tea, suspected she was controlled by Liu Mingyue's golden needles, just like his own father. He had brought Doctor Yi to remove them. Liu Qingwu was deeply moved, as she had believed only Liu Mingyue could treat them and was prepared to sever her arm to survive. Doctor Yi assured her he could remove the needles without leaving scars.
Soon after, Ping'er from Mingyue Villa arrived, reporting that Liu Mingyue had not yet returned. Liu Qingwu surmised that Liu Mingyue, having recently been punished by Xiao Jiufeng over the Biluotian affair and now failing to capture Chen Yu, was afraid to face him and would likely stay away. Seizing this opportunity, Liu Qingwu instructed Ping'er to forge an order from Liu Mingyue, stating that Liu Qingwu was to take over Mingyue Villa.
Chen Yu cautioned her that this was a dangerous move, as she lacked reliable allies within the villa, and neither Liu Mingyue's people nor Xiao Jiufeng would be easily fooled. However, Liu Qingwu was determined, stating that she must take over the villa's businesses quickly to gain financial control and thus loyalty. She reasoned that if Xiao Jiufeng couldn't find Liu Mingyue, he would have to rely on her, and with Chen Yu's support, she feared nothing.
Chen Yu decided that while waiting for Xiao Jiufeng to appear, they would focus on generating income. To do so, Chen Yu decided to boost Dongping Commandery's economy by trading its unique High Mountain Great Leaf Tea with Zhu Manor. This business venture was also a covert way to send a message to Hua Buqi about his well-being. He dispatched orders to coordinate with the Commandery Commander and send an urgent letter to Zhu Manor announcing the tea's arrival.
Meanwhile, at Zhu Manor, Xiao Xia had returned. Yuan Chong, son of the Capital City Garrison Commander, repeatedly visited her, bringing numerous gifts and claiming to be her rescuer from a previous incident. Despite Chief Steward Shou's encouragement for Xiao Xia to cultivate this connection for Zhu Manor's benefit, Xiao Xia remained skeptical of Yuan Chong's martial arts skills.
Yuan Chong, to impress her, exaggerated his archery prowess, claiming to have learned from Lotus Robe Knight, and offered to teach her. They went to a secluded forest for a lesson, where Yuan Chong reluctantly attempted to demonstrate continuous archery, revealing his lack of mastery. Unbeknownst to them, Hei Feng had informed Dongfang Shi that Yuan Chong was Xiao Xia's rescuer and had connections to Lotus Robe Knight.
Learning that Yuan Chong also associated with Bai Jianfei, a censor's son, Dongfang Shi ordered Hei Feng to capture both men, believing their capture would force Lotus Robe Knight to reveal himself. While Yuan Chong was showing off his flawed archery to Xiao Xia, they were ambushed by black-clad figures.
