The Four Episode 21 Recap
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Leng Xue and Chu Limo were sharing a room and speaking ambiguously, which greatly angered Princess Ziluo, Haitang, and Hudie. Princess Ziluo returned to her room in a furious rage. Zhui Ming tried to comfort her by bringing her many of her favorite foods, which touched her deeply, but she remained angry that Leng Xue did not treat her with such kindness.
Princess Ziluo promised Zhui Ming that she would adopt his future children as godchildren, granting them the honor and status of royalty. Believing Chu Limo had seduced Leng Xue, Haitang and Hudie decided to teach her a lesson. They tricked Chu Limo into leaving her residence at night. Downstairs, the three encountered Wu Hen, who dazed Haitang and Hudie. Wu Hen then acupointed Chu Limo and carried her to a ruined temple, intending to violate her.
Fortunately, Ji Yaohua arrived in time, saving Chu Limo and killing Wu Hen. Chu Limo, overcome by fright, fainted. Seeing Chu Limo, Ji Yaohua was tempted to kill her, believing it would pave the way for her to be with Leng Xue, her unrequited love. However, as a constable of Shenhou Mansion, she realized she had a duty to uphold justice and protect the weak.
She understood that if she committed murder, she would no longer be qualified to serve as a constable. Ultimately, Ji Yaohua refrained from harming Chu Limo. When Chu Limo regained consciousness, she expressed gratitude for being saved. Ji Yaohua then made Chu Limo promise never to fall in love with Leng Xue. Chu Limo accepted the condition and returned to her dwelling.
Upon learning that Chu Limo had ventured out alone and was nearly violated by Wu Hen, Leng Xue became furious, yelling at her and expressing his anger that she almost lost her chastity. Chu Limo, angered by his outburst, argued back. Leng Xue suddenly embraced and kissed Chu Limo, who did not push him away. After the kiss, they gazed deeply into each other's eyes.
Leng Xue sternly warned Chu Limo to simply follow his instructions and declared that he would no longer allow anyone to harm her. He demanded that Chu Limo wear his clothes and disguise herself as a man from then on. When Chu Limo appeared wearing Leng Xue's clothes, both Ji Yaohua and Princess Ziluo were enraged. Princess Ziluo even attempted to forcibly remove Chu Limo's garments.
Leng Xue, in front of everyone, declared that he would not pursue past grievances, but anyone who dared to harm Chu Limo again would have him to answer to. Ignoring Princess Ziluo, Leng Xue took Chu Limo away, instructing her to use her Mind-reading skill to wake Ru Yan and have her drink an antidote. Ru Yan was suffering from a mysterious poison, refusing to eat or drink.
Leng Xue distracted Nu Nu, allowing Chu Limo to enter Ru Yan's room. Using her Mind-reading skill, Chu Limo entered an illusion where she found Ru Yan controlled by an old man. The old man coldly prevented Chu Limo from helping Ru Yan within the illusion, making it impossible for her to communicate with Ru Yan. Chu Limo escaped the illusion and returned to reality, realizing she would need to wait for another opportunity, possibly by using a "dream-entering method."
Nu Nu appeared and, not appreciating their efforts to help Ru Yan, demanded that Leng Xue and Chu Limo leave. As per Zhuge Zhengwo's instructions, the Four Great Constables were preparing to transport Ru Yan to Longxi, prompting An Shigeng to instruct Nu Nu to follow them on their journey. Separately, Ji Yaohua, still heartbroken by her unrequited love for Leng Xue, went to the Peach Blossom Temple to pray for a romantic match.
There, An Shigeng, disguised as an ordinary young master, approached and chatted with her. Later, at an inn, Ji Yaohua was drinking "worry-relieving wine" to drown her sorrows. An Shigeng arrived at the inn and immediately recognized the wine as a remedy for lovesickness. Noticing Ji Yaohua's troubled expression due to her bitter unrequited love for Leng Xue, An Shigeng sat down with her and advised her not to continue her one-sided devotion to her beloved.
