The Four Episode 22 Recap
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Ji Yaohua sat drinking in an inn when An Shigeng arrived and joined her. Ji Yaohua had previously encountered An Shigeng in a temple, but had refused to reveal her name when he inquired, claiming they were merely passing acquaintances. Chu Limo, using her Mind-reading skill, attempted to rescue Ru Yan from an illusion. Leng Xue assisted by acupuncturing Nu Nu and taking Chu Limo to Ru Yan's room.
Chu Limo entered the illusion again, and with Leng Xue's internal energy, she managed to defeat an old man who tried to stop her and speak with Ru Yan. Chu Limo knew Ru Yan's background, having previously read Wu Qing's thoughts: Ru Yan had died in a sedan chair due to a forced marriage, after which An Shigeng rescued her following her suicide, causing her to "resurrect."
Ru Yan had been controlled by An Shigeng's mind control skill, which could manipulate thoughts, leaving her trapped in a purple cage like a statue. When Chu Limo tried to free Ru Yan from this control, An Shigeng discovered them and used an "evil god" to control Ru Yan once more. Ru Yan, fearing Chu Limo would be burned by the evil god, urged her to leave.
However, Chu Limo insisted on staying, understanding that Wu Qing's suffering was far greater. Wu Qing then increased his power, enabling Chu Limo to finally defeat the evil god and completely break An Shigeng's mind control skill. Ru Yan awakened, cleared of the control. She then opened the purple cage, revealing an imperial seal. Nu Nu immediately ran to report this discovery to An Shigeng.
Ru Yan, knowing she was deeply poisoned and did not have much time, told Chu Limo the reason she married An Shigeng and entrusted Wu Qing to Chu Limo's care after her death. An Shigeng had been using Nu Nu for his plans of rebellion, having made her consume a Corpse Soul Pill which necessitated her regularly obtaining an antidote from him.
Nu Nu, upon realizing An Shigeng had deceived her and no longer wishing to be exploited, decided to leave him. Later, while walking in the mountains, she suffered a poison attack. An Shigeng, aware that the imperial seal had fallen into the hands of the Four Great Constables, decided to return to the capital ahead of them to prepare an ambush for their arrival. At night, Ling Yiyi planned to continue using toxins to treat the poison in her body.
Tie Shou appeared and took her for a walk in the courtyard. Tie Shou told Ling Yiyi that their relationship was just like Wu Qing and Ru Yan's. However, this did not cheer Ling Yiyi; instead, it saddened her. Knowing she was afflicted with potent poison, Ling Yiyi feared being called a "poisonous woman" who might impact Tie Shou and the Four Great Constables, and thus felt unworthy of him.
She decided to leave him and secretly wrote a farewell letter. Tie Shou, unaware of her thoughts, returned to his room and went to sleep. Ling Yiyi then placed the letter beside him. Upon waking, Tie Shou discovered and read the letter, realizing Ling Yiyi had left without saying goodbye. Anxious, he immediately got out of bed and went to search for her. He found Ling Yiyi on the street, where she had witnessed a young couple affectionately embracing.
He chased after her and stopped her. Tie Shou declared that he did not care about others' opinions and only wished to be with her and face everything together. Ling Yiyi, whose mood was complex, finally agreed to stay, allowing Tie Shou to embrace her. The day finally came for Wu Qing to have the bandages removed from his injured eyes. Ru Yan watched with anticipation as the bandages were taken off.
Wu Qing then opened his eyes and looked towards Ru Yan. The Four Great Constables were now in possession of the imperial seal. Tie Shou and the others then set out to scout for the shortest and safest route back to the capital. A princess, in a fit of anger, kicked over a fortune teller's signboard. The fortune teller asserted the accuracy of his divinations, prompting the princess to ask him to foretell her marriage prospects.
The fortune teller advised the princess to depart, stating that if her intended suitor truly cared, he would pursue her, and she should go as far as possible. The princess, pleased with this suggestion, happily left.
