Jade's Fateful Love Episode 5 Recap
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Yueling confronted "Wen Yu," initially believing him to be a spirit due to her fear. She offered to provide him with anything he desired, including burning paper money or offering him beautiful women. " Wen Yu" stated he was not interested in other women and only wanted her. As he approached, Yueling observed he cast a shadow, felt warmth from his touch, and heard his heartbeat and breathing, confirming he was alive and not a ghost.
Overjoyed by his survival, she expressed immense relief. " Wen Yu" playfully questioned why she was scared if she had previously claimed she could not bear to lose him. Yueling explained her joy stemmed from seeing him safe and sound and checked if his jade pendant was also intact. "
Wen Yu," who was actually Zhou Shiyu, revealed that he had been near death after being stabbed but the North Prince had paid a large sum for a famous doctor to save him. Yueling was immediately skeptical of the North Prince's kindness, reminding Zhou Shiyu that her previous claims of him being righteous and handsome were merely a pretense to gather information about him.
She now called him lecherous and accused him of having treasonous intentions, stating she had proof in the form of an account book. She explained she had obtained it by taking it from Mr. Zhang, a scribe under the North Prince, when he was trading it at the House of Romance. She intended to use it as a safeguard if the North Prince attempted to harm her after their marriage.
Zhou Shiyu warned her that possession of the account book could lead to her death and that her current location at the Princess's Mansion was likely unsafe, suggesting someone had intentionally allowed her to obtain the book. Zhou Shiyu suggested she and Xingyi move to the North Prince's Mansion for safety. He assured her the North Prince would protect her there, especially since she held the account book, and added that if anything happened, they could face it together.
Zhou Shiyu confided to his attendant, Lin Mu, who expressed concern about his injury worsened by going out, that losing the account book (which they had intentionally revealed to Mr. Zhang) was due to their subordinates' oversight. When Lin Mu asked if this would affect their plans, Zhou Shiyu stated that plans could be re-evaluated, prioritizing keeping Yueling and Xingyi close by.
He added that he felt more at ease with the siblings near him, implicitly confirming he knew their true identities. Meanwhile, Yueling and Xingyi debated the necessity of moving despite their uncertainty about the North Prince's true nature. Yueling felt protected by the account book. Xingyi vowed to confront the North Prince if he disrespected his sister.
Yueling explained that she had to become the North Princess Consort to prevent Beishuo from breaking the alliance, devastating Dongyu, and leading to their elder sister's capture, which would make Yueling a sinner to her people. They agreed the account book was their leverage and that they could report the North Prince to the Emperor if necessary. Convinced, they decided to move to the North Prince's Mansion. Upon their arrival at the mansion, Xingyi commented on its immense size.
Zhou Shiyu had assigned the entire eastern yard to Yueling, keeping the western yard for himself. The rooms were decorated in a Dongyu style, which evoked homesickness in Yueling. Xingyi speculated that this arrangement meant the North Prince preferred not to see her, and Yueling agreed, deciding they should simply make the most of the comfortable accommodations provided. Later, Zhou Shiyu spoke with Lin Mu, who commented on the extensive care Zhou Shiyu showed towards Yueling.
Zhou Shiyu reiterated that the loss of the account book concerning his illegal mining operation was due to his subordinates' carelessness in letting Yueling take it after it was revealed. Lin Mu wondered if Zhou Shiyu intended to use his "Wen Yu" identity to trick Yueling into giving up the account book, but Zhou Shiyu clarified he merely intended to "get it" from her.
He recalled Yueling's story about her maid, "A Yue," supposedly developing feelings for "Wen Yu" during their journey due to his care. However, he had observed Yueling's own anxious reaction and emotional embrace when she saw him alive, deducing that it was Yueling herself who harbored feelings, not the maid.
Butler Wen arrived at Yueling's courtyard with four servants selected by the North Prince: Rubing, skilled in makeup and hairstyles; Rushuang, good at cleaning; Dali, a cook proficient in both Beishuo and Dongyu dishes; and Daqi, skilled in Beishuo and Dongyu pastry. Butler Wen explained that the North Prince had specifically chosen them to ensure Yueling received the best care and had even given her half of their indentures, allowing her to use them without reservation.
Yueling thanked Butler Wen and expressed her satisfaction with the thoughtful arrangement after he left, suggesting they hold a Dongyu-style welcome dinner in the courtyard that evening to celebrate their arrival and new companions. That night, Nie Chen reported to Zhou Shiyu that Yueling was hosting a large banquet in her yard, and the enticing smell of roasted meat was drawing people from the House of Pretties, causing disruption.
Zhou Shiyu went to the eastern yard, where he found Yueling heavily intoxicated. She repeatedly called him "Wen Yu," treated him like a close friend, and insisted they drink together, even attempting to get Xingyi to join. Despite claiming she was not drunk, she stated she saw three copies of him. Zhou Shiyu picked her up and carried her back to her room. As he did, Yueling mumbled, "Wen Yu, you're so nice."
Yueling later awoke from a dream where she believed she was married to "Wen Yu," who told her they had been married for three days and asked why she had forgotten her affection for him. Waking up, Yueling, with Qianqian, wondered how she had returned to her room given how drunk she was. Qianqian stated she had found her asleep in the room and remarked that Yueling's alcohol tolerance was higher than her own.
Yueling mused if she had returned herself but then remembered calling out for "Wen Yu" and concluded she must have acted flirtatiously towards him, leading to the dream, though she dismissed it by saying dreams are the opposite of reality. Elsewhere, Commandery Princess Gao Luoyi arrived at the North Prince's Mansion, announcing she was moving back in.
Identifying herself as the sister of the Lord of the South and the North Prince's favored cousin, she insisted on seeing her cousin, Zhou Shiyu, immediately, stating she had an imperial decree and guessing he was in the House of Pretties. At the House of Pretties, Zhou Shiyu was watching dancers when Gao Luoyi burst in, dismissed the women, and scolded one for sitting too close to her cousin. Zhou Shiyu sent the women away.
Gao Luoyi explained she was sent by the Great Consort to greet her future cousin-in-law and was moving back under imperial command. She brought up the rumor of Yueling getting drunk, which had reached the palace, and mentioned she had brought Yueling a gift. Meanwhile, Yueling asked where Xingyi was. Qianqian said he had gone to the House of Romance looking for "the assassin." Xingyi arrived at the House of Romance, asking for Su Nian.
Although she was on a day off, he was allowed to see her. He met Su Nian, who appeared demure and performed a dance for him. Xingyi attempted to provoke her, referencing being thrown off a horse and calling her "assassin," but Su Nian denied understanding and claimed she only knew how to dance. After watching her, Xingyi deemed her dance "not that good" and began to doubt if she was the assassin he sought.
Yueling was stopped by Madam Dong when attempting to enter the western yard. Madam Dong introduced herself as being sent by the Great Consort to instruct Yueling in Beishuo etiquette. Yueling, hailing from the less formal Dongyu, immediately expressed her dislike for rigid rules and strict posture correction. Commandery Princess Gao Luoyi arrived and observed Yueling's struggle with Madam Dong's instructions, remarking that Dongyu people lacked manners.
Yueling retorted that etiquette was not essential and countered that Gao Luoyi's own upbringing seemed lacking given her sarcastic behavior. Madam Dong was offended, stating she had only taught imperial consorts and none had dared refuse her lessons, demanding Yueling stand properly. Yueling declared she was not a submissive Beishuo woman.
After a brief interjection by Gao Luoyi's attendant, whom Yueling dismissed while instructing her own attendant Qianqian to remain composed, Yueling directly confronted Gao Luoyi, calling her sarcastic and criticizing her manners, specifically mentioning the recent scandal reaching the palace and how much she had disgraced her cousin, Zhou Shiyu. Yueling stood her ground, emphasizing her position as an elder (as the future consort) and threatening to show her current demeanor to Gao Luoyi's "caring cousin" to see his reaction.
Gao Luoyi challenged her audacity, and Yueling accepted, ordering Qianqian to escort them out. Afterward, Yueling lamented the many rules in Beishuo and expressed her longing for home. Separately, Zhou Shiyu was seen tearing up a piece of calligraphy while Lin Mu reported that the women from the House of Pretties had been expelled from the mansion. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister was informed that increased security made it difficult for their people to enter the North Prince's Mansion.
Though frustrated, he was told plans were in motion and noted that "Zhou Shiyu" seemed to be dropping his pretenses. At the House of Romance, a woman named Lingxi, an assassin from the Roufeng Sect, arrived to meet Su Nian. Lingxi explained she was sent by their Master to assist Su Nian, who had failed a previous mission.
Lingxi revealed their new task was to retrieve the important account book that Yueling had taken, which their Master desired, and they were to cooperate to retrieve it from Yueling. Days passed, and Yueling noticed that Madam Dong, who usually arrived early for lessons, hadn't shown up. She hoped the lessons were over as the rules were exhausting her. Lin Mu arrived unexpectedly.
He conveyed a message from Zhou Shiyu stating that Yueling's etiquette studies were complete, and Madam Dong had returned to the palace. This meant Yueling no longer needed to learn Beishuo etiquette. Lin Mu explained it was Zhou Shiyu's direct order, implying it was out of concern for her. Yueling was delighted by the news.
