The Four Episode 33 Recap
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Leng Xue experienced hallucinations, entering a fiery illusion where Chu Limo rescued him. With Chu Limo's assistance, Leng Xue miraculously recovered his health by detoxifying his body. Chu Limo also remained by Leng Xue's side throughout his recovery. Ji Yaohua, however, was not happy about Leng Xue's recovery; instead, she was worried, knowing that his return to health meant he would continue his relationship with Chu Limo.
Ji Yaohua had always believed Leng Xue's poison was incurable and had even prepared to die with him, so Chu Limo's arrival, which completely cleared Leng Xue's poison, saddened her. Blade Lady sympathized deeply with Ji Yaohua's unwavering devotion to Leng Xue and reminded her that she would feel even worse when Leng Xue fully woke and was with Chu Limo, suggesting she kill Chu Limo before Leng Xue regained consciousness.
However, Ji Yaohua chose to leave a letter and depart, allowing Leng Xue and Chu Limo to be together, a decision Blade Lady greatly admired, believing it was proof of true love. Meanwhile, Wu Qing continuously practiced his martial arts without any slack, determined to prevent An Shigeng from causing further trouble and evil. Muxue, admiring Wu Qing's devotion to Ruyan and his loyalty to Chu Limo, believed he was a trustworthy person to whom she could commit her life.
She offered him a sachet, a traditional love token from Qingge women to their beloved, to express her feelings, but Wu Qing, still bound by an unforgettable past love, refused to accept it. A large amount of fake currency, specifically fake copper coins, began to circulate in the capital, potentially making up half of the city's currency. Wu Qing and Zhui Ming accidentally discovered a merchant surnamed Liang, who ran a silver exchange, trading with another individual.
They noticed dropped copper coins were fake, which aroused their suspicion. As they pursued the two, both the merchant Liang and his associate were ambushed and assassinated with daggers. Wu Qing and his companions destroyed the fake copper coins that Liang was preparing to trade, but Zhui Ming later found many more fake copper coins still circulating in the market. He collected these and brought them to Zhuge Zhengwo for research.
However, the Shenhou Mansion had been sealed, making it inconvenient for Zhuge Zhengwo to deploy Wu Qing and his companions to thoroughly investigate the source of the fake currency. In connection with the fake currency incident, Ji Yaohua's father committed suicide by hanging. Ji Yaohua returned to the capital, planning to order a coffin for herself, only to learn of her father's death and the widespread issue of fake copper coins.
She arrived home heartbroken, gazing at her father's body in the coffin. The Ji family housekeeper informed her that constables had concluded her father committed suicide out of guilt, believing he was responsible for manufacturing the fake currency that harmed the nation. Devastated, Ji Yaohua refused to believe her father would commit such a crime. As a servant closed the coffin lid, Ji Yaohua became emotionally overwhelmed and fainted at her father's memorial service.
An Shigeng then arrived to visit the unconscious Ji Yaohua. Upon waking, Ji Yaohua looked at An Shigeng with confusion. An Shigeng advised her not to grieve further for her father's death. Suspicious, Ji Yaohua questioned his true identity. An Shigeng calmly revealed he was the notorious An Shigeng, the greatest villain. Ji Yaohua was shocked and hostile upon learning his true identity.
An Shigeng, employing a cunning strategy to draw her closer, claimed that he and Ji Yaohua were both "fallen ones" who had lost family and stated his desire to befriend her. Ji Yaohua appeared troubled by An Shigeng's manipulative words. Meanwhile, with the Shenhou Mansion sealed by An Shigeng, Jiaoniang attempted to meet the Emperor in the palace, but he refused to see her. Disheartened, Jiaoniang left the palace and went to Zhuge's residence.
Zhuge, concerned that Jiaoniang had risked going to the palace alone, warned her against undertaking such dangerous actions again. He explained that since An Shigeng was responsible for sealing the Shenhou Mansion, Jiaoniang pleading for the mansion would surely incur An Shigeng's displeasure. Zhuge did not want Jiaoniang to openly oppose An Shigeng, as An Shigeng was ruthless and merciless, and provoking him could very likely lead to her death.
