Resumo do episódio 10 de The Four
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An Shigeng had previously deceived Nine-tailed fox, leading to Zhang Sheng being gravely wounded when he shielded Nine-tailed fox from a blood container thrown by An Shigeng. Nine-tailed fox was also severely injured by An Shigeng. Desperate to save Zhang Sheng, Nine-tailed fox later revealed to An Shigeng her new plan to obtain Leng Xue's blood. She explained she would use Chu Limo, a close friend who had been assigned as Leng Xue's personal maid, to get closer to him.
An Shigeng approved of this manipulative scheme, emphasizing that only through such betrayal could results be achieved. Nine-tailed fox, resolute in her commitment to her husband, agreed, asserting she had no friends and would do anything to save him. An Shigeng instructed her to act swiftly, promising to begin making the medicine once the blood was secured. Meanwhile, An Shigeng discussed with Chuntong the Four Murderers. After one of them died, the remaining three had gone into hiding.
An Shigeng confidently predicted that their strong brotherhood would lead them to seek revenge on Shenhou Mansion, anticipating an entertaining spectacle. Following this, Zhuge Zhengwo, leading a team of trappers from Shenhou Mansion, confronted An Shigeng at Prince An's Mansion. Zhuge attempted to incriminate An Shigeng for releasing the Four Murderers, but An Shigeng denied the accusation, stating that the Four Murderers had already died at the hands of the Four Great Constables. Unable to secure a confession, Zhuge left.
In a separate development, the Three Murderers had been terrorizing the populace, abducting infants to lure the Four Great Constables into a confrontation. Zhuge Zhengwo, knowing the infants' parents had been killed, vowed to eliminate the murderers. The Four Great Constables battled the Three Murderers. Chase Life found the abducted infants and defeated Zhao Hao, who then detonated explosives strapped to his body in a futile attempt to take Chase Life with him.
Meanwhile, Iron Hand and Heartless stood by as Tang Chou and Yan Zhao succumbed to their severe injuries. Following her grave injuries, Nine-tailed fox was brought to a secluded wooden hut by Leng Xue and Chu Limo, where her severely injured husband, Zhang Sheng, awaited. Despite their dire circumstances, Zhang Sheng had prepared longevity noodles for Nine-tailed fox's birthday.
The couple shared a heartfelt moment, expressing their profound love and happiness in simply being together, even in the face of impending death. Nine-tailed fox tenderly helped her weakened husband to bed. Back at Shenhou Mansion, Zhuge Zhengwo informed Leng Xue that An Shigeng's true motive in using Nine-tailed fox was to acquire Leng Xue's blood.
Leng Xue expressed a desire to investigate, but Zhuge cautioned him against taking any rash action that could further alert An Shigeng and potentially endanger the entire Shenhou Mansion. Zhuge Zhengwo then assigned Chu Limo as Leng Xue's personal maid. Chu Limo initially resisted, citing Leng Xue's difficult temperament, but Zhuge hinted at a deeper purpose for the assignment that she would eventually understand.
Chu Limo encountered Chunping, who, feigning friendliness, offered her snacks and requested she speak favorably of her to Leng Xue and keep her updated on his affairs. Chu Limo agreed, but in turn, asked Chunping to protect Ye'er from Xiaomei's bullying. When Chunping later attempted to replace Chu Limo as Leng Xue's maid, Leng Xue rebuffed her, reminding her of a past incident involving a stolen handkerchief.
Chunping, pretending to have forgotten, quickly departed, leaving Chu Limo alone with Leng Xue. Annoyed by the situation, Chu Limo resolved to fulfill her duty as Zhuge's appointee and devise a plan to obtain Leng Xue's blood for Nine-tailed fox. Leng Xue proceeded to impose a series of strict and eccentric rules for her, including forbidding her from entering his sleeping area, touching his belongings, or even relieving herself during his rest.
He then ordered her to clean his entire room. Later, Ji Yaohua brought Leng Xue a specially woven Ci Bamboo mat, hoping its coolness would aid his sleep during the warm weather. Leng Xue politely declined the gift. Ji Yaohua then inquired about Chu Limo residing in his wing. Leng Xue clarified that their rooms were separate, a setup orchestrated by Zhuge Zhengwo, and dismissed her concerns, suggesting she retire for the night.
Ji Yaohua, however, remained troubled by Chu Limo and Leng Xue's close living arrangements. Chu Limo, determined to acquire Leng Xue's blood, prepared a bath infused with flower petals and milk, attempting to ingratiate herself with him. When Leng Xue declined her offer to wash his feet, she noticed a small cut on him and seized the opportunity to wipe his blood, successfully collecting a small amount.
Soon after, Nine-tailed fox, visibly agitated, confronted Chu Limo, questioning if she had obtained the blood. Startled, Chu Limo claimed she had been awakened before she could secure it. Nine-tailed fox stressed the urgency, revealing that Zhang Sheng was on the verge of death. Chu Limo, promising a "great idea," resolved to try again. Her next attempt, another floral and milky bath, was thwarted when Leng Xue discovered nails hidden in the water, exposing her ploy.
In a separate conversation among some trappers, the topic of Zhuge Zhengwo's cherished handkerchief arose. They noted it bore an intricate colorful qilin, embroidered by Jiaoniang with golden thread from the Heavenly Realm, a symbol of good fortune. One of the trappers divulged a long-held secret: Jiaoniang was once a princess whom Zhuge had rescued from a lake. She fell deeply in love with him, but the Emperor deemed Zhuge an unsuitable match.
Despite Zhuge's subsequent rise to commander of Shenhou Mansion, the Emperor remained steadfast in his refusal to permit their marriage. In defiance, Jiaoniang vowed never to return to the palace without Zhuge by her side. After sharing this captivating tale, the trapper jokingly demanded a complimentary meal at Mingyue Tower for revealing such a significant secret. Zhuge Zhengwo continued Chu Limo's mind-reading training by taking her to a bustling street for practical application.
He explained that true mind-reading extended beyond mere eye contact, requiring one to "read with the heart," understanding that the "mind is the master of all methods and all ways, and the master of essence, qi, and spirit." He emphasized that cultivating inner calm and stillness was paramount.
Chu Limo demonstrated her growing ability, successfully discerning the thoughts of passersby: a woman contemplating her husband, a man reflecting on his recent financial gains, and an elderly woman planning a meal for her grandson. Her skills were then tested in more complex human situations. She observed a man attempting to sell a young woman into a brothel.
Reading his vile intentions, Chu Limo alerted Zhuge, who swiftly intervened, rescuing the distraught woman and providing her with travel money to return home. Next, Chu Limo witnessed a man trying to end a relationship with a woman who desperately clung to him. Initially misinterpreting the situation, Chu Limo soon understood the woman's desperate plight: she was forsaking her love for a wealthier man to ensure her family's survival, leaving the heartbroken man to vow never to trust women again.
Through these experiences, Chu Limo came to realize that everyone carried their own "last resort" or unavoidable circumstances. Zhuge Zhengwo commended Chu Limo's accelerated progress, acknowledging her as the daughter of Bian Hongyao, a renowned figure from a mind-reading family. He posited that her mother, sixteen years prior, had entrusted him with the mind-reading manual for a deeply cherished individual, likely her own child.
He believed that mastering this art could ultimately lead Chu Limo to reunite with her mother, citing their inherent "mother-daughter telepathy." He then made arrangements for Chu Limo to temporarily reside with his cousin while she embarked on her search. Shenhou Mansion then held a constable assessment, with many female constables participating. Zhuge Zhengwo unexpectedly appointed Chu Limo as the examiner, knowing her mind-reading abilities would expose cheating. Many constables, including Leng Xue, were puzzled by this decision.
During the assessment, a constable named Hai Xiang attempted to cheat due to desperate personal circumstances – failure meant she would be forced into an unwanted marriage. Chu Limo detected her cheating. Ji Yaohua tried to intervene to protect Hai Xiang, but Chu Limo admonished her for attempting to condone fraud. Zhuge Zhengwo, upon learning of Hai Xiang's cheating from Chu Limo, disqualified her.
Leng Xue and Ji Yaohua, sympathetic to Hai Xiang's plight, had secretly tried to help her pass, but Chu Limo's strict adherence to rules thwarted their efforts. Afterwards, two female constables, annoyed by Chu Limo's actions, harassed her, pushing her into a pond. Just as she was about to fall, Heartless appeared and caught her. Chu Limo fainted in his arms, and Heartless carried her to her quarters.
When Chu Limo awoke, Heartless had left, and Ye'er was by her bedside. Leng Xue also came to visit Chu Limo in her room. Later, Zhuge sent Chu Limo to deliver snacks to Leng Xue, who was at the Back Mountain Waterfall. Two jealous female trappers, annoyed by Chu Limo's proximity to Leng Xue, plotted to embarrass her. Upon arriving at the waterfall, Chu Limo inadvertently discovered Leng Xue bathing.
Leng Xue immediately accused her of brazenly peeking, but Chu Limo retorted that she had been tricked by the other trappers. Subsequently, the two trappers confronted Chu Limo, presenting her with a list of "Three Prohibitions" concerning Leng Xue: no direct eye contact, minimal verbal responses (limited to "um," "oh," and "I don't know"), and absolutely no inappropriate thoughts about him.
Chu Limo defiantly dismissed their rules, expressing her genuine aversion to Leng Xue's "stinky face," her lack of desire to converse with him, and her complete absence of romantic interest. Enraged, the trappers vowed to exact their revenge. Leng Xue continued to treat Chu Limo with harshness, suggesting he should "gouge out her eyes" for her supposed peeping. He ordered her to fetch him water.
When she brought cold water, he complained, yet when she offered to retrieve hot water, he insisted he preferred it cold. As Chu Limo attempted to leave, he sternly forbade her from stepping outside the room without his explicit permission, effectively confining her. Exasperated by his unreasonable behavior, Chu Limo retreated to her small room, declaring she would refuse to work as long as she was held captive.
