Return of the Queen Episode 13 Recap
> Return of the Queen Recap
After receiving medication and treatment, Ye Haimeng's fever subsided, and her vital signs returned to normal. As she lay in bed, she murmured about the intense pain and how bitter the medicine was, lamenting that she had been taking it for three years and no longer wished to. Lu Siyu reassured her, promising the pain would disappear once the medicine took effect.
Later, a doctor informed Lu Siyu that Haimeng's fever was gone and her condition was stable, attributing the success to the painkillers Lu Siyu provided. The doctor inquired if Haimeng had recently experienced any major emotional shock, then shared concerns that her previous surgery overseas was likely performed under poor conditions. To achieve lasting relief from pain, the doctor advised Haimeng would need another surgery, a suggestion she had previously refused.
The doctor urged Lu Siyu to persuade her if he had the opportunity. Meanwhile, Jiang Lin was finally released after being detained for several days. Upon his return, Du Meiyun greeted him warmly. Jiang Lin explained that despite repeated interrogations, authorities found no evidence against him, as they had no involvement in Ye Haimeng's mother's death and were only interested in financial gain, not lives.
Lu Siyue tried to interject, but Du Meiyun pressed on, reminding Jiang Lin that some matters he handled concerning Lu Sinan still required his attention. She lamented the loss of Mare Nubium and Cloud Manor, declaring they couldn't give up. Du Meiyun spoke cryptically about "the mantis stalking the cicada while the oriole waits behind," suggesting Haimeng couldn't see all the hidden plots.
She then instructed Jiang Lin and Lu Siyue to find "that woman" and her child—the pharmacy saleswoman, Bai Jingmin, who a photo on Du Meiyun's desk revealed with a child and Lu Sinan—and "take care of them." Jiang Lin agreed to go with Lu Siyue the following afternoon. Back at the hospital, Lu Siyu told a waking Ye Haimeng that she had been talking in her sleep, repeatedly wishing for the pain to stop.
He admitted that her fainting had terrified him and that he no longer wanted to fight her, expressing his desire not to be her enemy. Lu Siyu apologized for the hurtful words he had spoken. Ye Haimeng then asked if he hated her for telling him to bring the authentication report. She declared that since she had deceived him once and he had hurt her once, they were now even. Lu Siyu, relieved, confirmed their past grudges were wiped clean.
He confessed that he should have told her everything earlier but found it difficult given his identity as the youngest son of the Lu family. Ye Haimeng shared her disbelief that Lu Sinan, who had once cherished her and proposed sincerely, had ultimately wished for her never to return. She confirmed her injuries stemmed from the car crash. Lu Siyu asked if the accident was truly accidental.
Ye Haimeng explained that overseas police investigations concluded it was an accident, caused by road repairs and detours, and that the truck driver was a local with no connection to Sinan, the Lu family, or anyone else. Lu Siyu speculated that Sinan had actually intended to take her away that day. Ye Haimeng then recalled being surrounded in the hospital and witnessing her family's downfall, including her father's death and mother's disappearance, while Lu Siyue and her brother-in-law seized everything.
Wounded and afraid, she dared not return home. Still, she couldn't comprehend why Sinan would want to kill her, wondering if it was due to her being the Ye family heir or if someone else orchestrated the events. Lu Siyu mused whether his own family was involved and asked if he could make amends. He encouraged them not to despair, suggesting Sinan might have had other secrets yet to be uncovered, which could reveal the truth.
He asked if he could still help her, to which Ye Haimeng replied with the same question. Lu Siyu confirmed he would, stating that helping her was also helping himself. They both agreed to be more honest with each other, with Lu Siyu promising to share everything he knew and Haimeng to seek him out if she had questions or felt pain.
Before taking Ye Haimeng back to Cloud Manor, Lu Siyu informed her he needed to handle some matters at the archery club. He teased her about still being "a kid," but she countered that even "kids" have careers and it wasn't only Ye Haimeng who could be a president. He suggested she wait in the car or explore the archery lanes, reminding her to be cautious of her injury.
Bored in the car, Ye Haimeng entered the club out of curiosity. Lu Siyu explained the various types of bows, demonstrating a compound competition bow and a heavy-poundage bow, which is more commonly used by men due to differing muscle strength. He emphasized that a bow and arrow, as ancient cold weapons, must harmonize with the archer's strength for optimal effect. Lu Siyu then retrieved a specially customized bow and arrow, a gift he had brought back from overseas.
It was from the same brand as his own, with a medium draw weight and handcrafted frame and string, which he had intended for someone special. He presented it to Haimeng, telling her she was that special person and the bow's new master. Though Haimeng felt she wouldn't know how to use it and it would be a waste, Lu Siyu insisted that the value lay in the recipient.
He then personally helped her put on the waist guard and wrist guard, and guided her hand to shoot, resulting in a bullseye. At Mare Nubium, Ling Ke found the financial reports too meticulously perfect, making them suspicious. She requested the records from three years prior, a request a subordinate found unusually old. Ling Ke then learned that President Ye Haimeng was on leave for a few days, reportedly due to feeling unwell.
Concerned, Ling Ke contacted Ye Bochen, asking if he was aware of a secret ledger his father, Ye Yuezhi, kept in his office drawer. Later, Ye Haimeng’s wrist began to hurt again, so she called Lu Siyu to ask for the address of the pharmacy where he bought the effective painkillers. He sent her the location. Upon arriving at the pharmacy, Ye Haimeng asked the saleswoman, Bai Jingmin, if they had a specific new domestic brand of painkiller.
Bai Jingmin confirmed they had a few boxes and went to retrieve them. As Haimeng was completing her purchase, Bai Jingmin's son, Junxuan, burst into the pharmacy, excitedly holding up a photo album. He pointed out various family members, exclaiming, "This is Uncle Siyu, Grandpa, and Grandma! And Mom and Dad!" In the album, Haimeng clearly saw photos of the Lu family, alongside Bai Jingmin holding Junxuan and posing with Lu Sinan.
Bai Jingmin, flustered, quickly tried to usher her son away and prevent Haimeng from seeing more, stating that the area was private. This encounter left Ye Haimeng reeling from the unexpected revelation. Earlier, Lu Siyue and Jiang Lin, following Du Meiyun's instructions, arrived at Bai Jingmin’s pharmacy. Lu Siyue dismissively commented that the money they were about to offer Bai Jingmin was excessive but that Bai Jingmin was "only worth this much."
Inside, Lu Siyue presented Bai Jingmin with a bag of money from herself, her husband (Jiang Lin), and her mother, instructing her to close her shop, take her belongings, and leave Haijiang permanently. Bai Jingmin questioned why she should leave or why her safety would be at risk, to which Lu Siyue warned her that Ye Haimeng, the president of Mare Nubium, was not to be trifled with and her existence could cause much chaos.
Bai Jingmin, however, stated that since Lu Sinan’s passing, she no longer cared what became of her life. She only wished to remain close to him and live as she did when he was alive, as he had instructed her to stay there and await his return. Just then, Junxuan returned from school and excitedly asked if Lu Siyue was there to take him and his mother to his grandparents, inquiring about his father whom he dearly missed.
Bai Jingmin quickly apologized for her son’s interruption and asked them not to disturb him. Jiang Lin tried to end the conversation, stating they would discuss it with their elders and return another day, but Lu Siyue pressed him, reminding him of their mother's instructions. Junxuan then innocently asked if they were leaving and if they could take him out to play. Bai Jingmin firmly rejected the money, asking them to take it back.
