Qingchuan's Veil of Vengean Episode 4 Recap
> Qingchuan's Veil of Vengean Recap
Back then, after Chen Siqi was captured, the Chu State demanded that he lure out Mo Qingchuan. But Chen Siqi would rather die than comply. He was beaten black and blue, yet still refused to do it. However, his enemies threatened him with his sister, who was pregnant at the time. After thinking it over, Chen Siqi finally committed something against his conscience. Chen Siqi was imprisoned and burning with anxiety, hoping to be released soon.
When he saw Zhou Zheng approaching, he hurriedly begged for mercy. But Zhou Zheng believed Chen Siqi couldn’t be released for now. Although Cao Ling’an was already dead, Zhou Zheng held an account book that contained enough incriminating evidence to have Chen Siqi beheaded. Zhou Zheng also knew that Chen Siqi must have been set up, but couldn’t figure out who he had offended.
In fact, the account book had been left at Zhou Zheng’s door by Jiang Kui, who only left after seeing him take it. At Zhou Zheng’s residence, she didn’t find much silver, and it appeared very modest, making her think he was an honest official. But to Mo Wang, Zhou Zheng had grown up poor, and she only hoped he was truly worthy of the title “good official.”
As Zhou Zheng was enjoying his meal, he saw Mo Junyu returning with Cao Yuyan. His eyes instinctively went to Cao Yuyan, who gave a slight nod as a greeting. It was Mo Junyu who took the initiative to ask Zhou Zheng about Chen Siqi and questioned why the case hadn’t been closed. This made Zhou Zheng start to wonder whether Mo Junyu had some kind of leverage that Chen Siqi might be holding over him.
Qingchuan Town and Biluohua River had always been places Mo Wang liked, but since things in the capital hadn’t settled, they couldn’t return for now. Jiang Kui was feeling a bit bored and wished Xia Qiguang would come back to keep her company. Mo Wang believed they would be able to return soon. Empress Dowager Cao was reviewing memorials. As long as she approved something, the Emperor would too.
On the surface, she suggested that the Emperor take over governance, but in reality, he handed everything back to her, which made her quite pleased. When Cao Huaitai submitted a memorial proposing punishment for Xia Qiguang, the Empress Dowager believed he was holding a grudge because Prince Jing had once flogged him with a military staff and now wanted revenge through Xia Qiguang. As a result, instead of punishing him, she had Mo Junyu arrange a civil post for him.
Xia Qiguang returned to visit Mo Wang. As soon as he entered the courtyard and saw Mo Wang’s graceful figure, he was momentarily dazed. But regaining his focus, he handed her his official appointment document. Mo Wang noticed the blood at the corner of Xia Qiguang’s mouth and angrily asked who had hit him. Xia Qiguang didn’t say and instead claimed that suffering a little grievance was nothing.
He planned to assume his military post the next day and wanted Mo Wang to accompany him as a witness to this moment in his life. It was also the day of the martial arts tournament. Mo Wang refused, saying the Cicada Agency had matters to attend to. But once Xia Qiguang mentioned he had seen former Mo Army members being abused, Mo Wang immediately canceled all her plans and agreed to go personally.
Jiang Kui also insisted on going, and Mo Wang agreed. At the martial arts tournament, under Cao Huaitai’s instruction, someone volunteered to spar with Xia Qiguang. On Mo Wang’s signal, Xia Qiguang agreed. His opponent demanded that the duel be to the death, and the two fought fiercely. Xia Qiguang easily defeated his opponent. Jiang Kui was overjoyed, and even Mo Wang smiled with satisfaction.
But someone noticed that Xia Qiguang’s martial arts bore the hallmarks of the Mo family’s techniques. Cao Huaitai believed the Mo family was nearly extinct, and it was impossible anyone had taught him—unless it was Mo Qingchuan, who was far away in Chu. But even that seemed unlikely. Cao Huaitai asked directly where Xia Qiguang had learned Mo-style swordsmanship. Xia Qiguang froze, unaware that what he had learned was the Mo style. After repeated questioning, he still didn’t answer.
Mo Wang stepped forward and claimed she had taught him. She explained that the technique required excellent natural aptitude and then revealed her identity as Mo Wang. Cao Huaitai pressed her on where she had obtained the technique. Mo Wang said she had learned it from Mo Junshan. However, this explanation didn’t match what Xia Qiguang had said before, and he now wondered why his master had lied to him. Cao Huaitai suspected the person before him was Mo Qingchuan.
Xia Qiguang began to doubt too and instinctively moved to stand in front of Mo Qingchuan, ready to protect her. Cao Huaitai ordered Mo Qingchuan’s former subordinates to be brought forward for identification. Mo Wang unveiled herself in front of everyone, allowing them to verify her identity, but no one could confirm it. Cao Huaitai knew that Mo Qingchuan was extremely protective of her own, so he stabbed one of her former subordinates in the hand.
Mo Wang clenched her fists tightly behind her back but remained silent. Cao Huaitai, infuriated, ordered them to leave. Before leaving, the men shouted in unison, “If the General calls, we will answer without hesitation!” On the surface, this was directed at Cao Huaitai, but in reality, it was meant for Mo Wang. Mo Wang demanded that Cao Huaitai apologize for mistaking her for Mo Qingchuan. Cao Huaitai refused.
Suddenly, Mo Wang snatched the dagger from his hand and slashed his cheek. She said this was both a token of apology and an act of vengeance on behalf of her brothers. Cao Huaitai dared not speak out, fearing that the Empress Dowager would find out. After all, it was his fault to begin with, and if he harmed Mo Wang, he would be cutting off the Empress Dowager’s financial lifeline. Mo Wang turned away coldly, stabbing the dagger into the floor as she left.
