My Queen Episode 10 Recap
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Murong Chen confided in Chang Kong, questioning if he was wrong to deceive Jiang Mengmeng. He initially thought her affection for his Yun Ya persona was fleeting, but now realized it was genuine, making him feel guilty for using her to find the blood night-blooming cereus. Chang Kong acknowledged this initial intention but noted that upon discovering her true identity as Xiaomeng, Murong Chen's desire to protect her grew.
Chang Kong then shared a long-held thought: the blood night-blooming cereus, capable of curing the Crown Prince, could also heal Murong Chen's cold poison, yet Murong Chen had never considered it for himself. Murong Chen explained that his life had not been his own for twelve years, dedicated solely to his brother, Murong Yi, to restore what was rightfully his.
However, he admitted that Jiang Mengmeng's sincere wish for his health and happiness sparked a selfish desire within him: to live a healthy life and use his strength to protect the one he loves. Chang Kong reassured him, happy that Murong Chen was finally considering living for himself. Murong Chen expressed his uncertainty about whether his actions were right or wrong.
Chang Kong then presented him with Jiang Mengmeng's birthdate details, which Tian Ji Pavilion had intercepted after her escape from marriage. Upon receiving Jiang Mengmeng's birthdate information, Murong Chen discovered she possesses a "pure Yang destiny." Meanwhile, Zhe Xiang reported to Yu Qingzhu about a previous incident in Qing Luo Town, where a drop of Jiang Mengmeng's blood had been found. When tested with a Xuan Yin Parasite, the creature immediately died.
This confirmed to Yu Qingzhu that Jiang Mengmeng was the "pure Yang destiny" she desperately sought. Yu Qingzhu confessed that she had deliberately spread rumors about the blood night-blooming cereus granting eternal youth, hoping to use Sang Luo to collect maiden's blood for her true objective: finding the blood night-blooming cereus's medical supplement. Jiang Mengmeng had disrupted her original plan, yet unexpectedly turned out to be the very person she needed.
When Zhe Xiang suggested capturing Jiang Mengmeng, Yu Qingzhu ordered her not to act rashly. Believing Murong Chen to be more cunning than he appeared, Yu Qingzhu instructed Zhe Xiang to secretly follow the group, observe Murong Chen, and, crucially, ensure Jiang Mengmeng's safety. Back with Murong Chen, Chang Kong enthusiastically confirmed that Jiang Mengmeng, with her pure Yang destiny, was the key to activating the blood night-blooming cereus, the vital medical supplement for the Crown Prince.
Despite this breakthrough, Murong Chen appeared troubled. While happy about finding the supplement, he lamented that it had to be Jiang Mengmeng, feeling a sense of foreboding about their intertwined destinies. He remembered Jiang Mengmeng's words about true love being selfless, not transactional, and worried she would misunderstand his intentions. Chang Kong suggested telling her the truth, reasoning that her kind nature and affection for his Yun Ya persona would lead her to help the Crown Prince willingly.
However, Murong Chen insisted it was not the right time, fearing she wouldn't accept the truth. He resolved to wait for a more suitable opportunity. Recalling the previous night, Murong Chen suddenly remembered Jiang Mengmeng, who was still perched high in a tree after their encounter as Yun Ya. He rushed to retrieve her, finding her complaining about the cold and wanting to return.
The group of five, including Jiang Mengmeng, Murong Chen, Song Che, Chang Kong, and Xiao Ai, continued their journey, arriving at He Zhao County. They decided to rest there for the night, admiring the lively atmosphere. They discovered it was the annual Mask Festival, with everyone wearing masks. Jiang Mengmeng excitedly received a cute rabbit mask after expressing her liking for it. She then gave Murong Chen a mask identical to Yun Ya's, after some playful banter.
When Murong Chen donned the mask, Jiang Mengmeng was startled by his uncanny resemblance to Yun Ya. She called out "Yun Ya?" but he simply replied that the mask suited him. Song Che then suddenly intervened, distracting Jiang Mengmeng from further thought. She then bought masks for the others: a tiger for Song Che, an owl for Chang Kong, and a kitten for Xiao Ai, before they all joined the festivities, strolling through the streets wearing their masks.
While strolling through the Mask Festival, Murong Chen subtly led Jiang Mengmeng away from the main crowd. She became disoriented, repeatedly questioning if he was truly Murong Chen, perhaps sensing the blurred lines between his real identity and his Yun Ya persona. Suddenly, assassins attacked. Murong Chen bravely fought to protect Jiang Mengmeng, and Zhe Xiang, wearing a mask, also entered the fray, her actions implicitly in line with Yu Qingzhu's earlier directive to ensure Jiang Mengmeng's safety.
During the intense fight, Murong Chen was injured and fell into the lake. Jiang Mengmeng, distraught, cried out both "Murong Chen" and "Yun Ya," and then picked up the discarded mask Murong Chen had worn, dismissing it as just a fake. Their tender moment was abruptly shattered when Song Che burst into the room, urging quick application of medicine for Murong Chen's injury, only to then witness the kiss. Enraged, he threatened to kill Murong Chen.
Chang Kong intervened, pulling Song Che away and revealing that Murong Chen's injuries were merely superficial. Murong Chen, still feigning serious pain, dramatically claimed he had never been so severely wounded and genuinely believed he was dying. Embarrassed and feeling misled by Murong Chen's exaggerated injury, Jiang Mengmeng declared she understood and left, internally trying to dismiss the kiss as merely a dream.
Later, Jiang Mengmeng found herself replaying the kiss in her mind, feeling foolish for her emotions and wishing she could simply forget it. The next morning, as the group continued their journey to Cang Yun Kingdom, they were lively, chatting and laughing along the way. Back at Jing Yue Sect, Yu Qingzhu received intelligence that the masked assailants from the festival were after the blood night-blooming cereus believed to be connected to Jiang Mengmeng.
She decided against direct intervention, reasoning that increased chaos would only hasten the emergence of the blood night-blooming cereus. Further reports confirmed Murong Chen's cold poison and detailed the precise nature of his injuries. This revelation caused Yu Qingzhu to grasp the true extent of Murong Chen's elaborate deception. She had long believed Tian Ji Pavilion to be defunct and Murong Chen to be nothing more than a frivolous, indolent prince.
Now, she understood that his seemingly carefree demeanor was a clever facade, masking nine years of meticulous planning to re-establish Tian Ji Pavilion and acquire the blood night-blooming cereus, all with the ultimate goal of confronting Jing Yue Sect. Enraged by this discovery, Yu Qingzhu declared Murong Chen's death wish and ordered Zhe Xiang to alter her mission. Zhe Xiang was now to find a way to join Murong Chen's group.
Despite Zhe Xiang's concerns about gaining the trust of shrewd individuals like Murong Chen and Song Che, Yu Qingzhu instructed her to simply align herself with Jiang Mengmeng, accompanying them through all their trials and dangers, assuring her that trust would naturally follow. Zhe Xiang acknowledged her new directive. The journey continued, and Murong Chen, being naturally fastidious, suggested they find a place to bathe after their long trek.
Song Che playfully teased him for his fastidiousness, pointing out that even the female companions hadn't voiced such a need. However, he agreed that a bath was in order and proposed they clean up at a nearby creek and camp there for the night. Meanwhile, at the Yun Xiang House, a madam was in a frenzy. Her prized new courtesan, Xie Yumian, meticulously groomed for her imminent debut, had mysteriously vanished.
Her frantic subordinates reported that a diversion caused by a fire in the kitchen had allowed the girl to escape unnoticed. The madam despaired over her lost investment, lamenting that Xie Yumian was supposed to be her next "money tree." At that moment, Zhe Xiang appeared, calmly remarking that "Xie Yumian is just a name. It is the same with someone else." When the madam questioned her identity, Zhe Xiang confidently declared herself "Your savior."
