The Four Episode 9 Recap
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Leng Xue experienced a haunting flashback of his parents' final moments, where they urged him to be strong as the prince of the wolf clan and to remember the blood feud. Later, as an adult, Leng Xue approached his senior uncle to discuss An Shigeng's startling accusation that Leng Xue's adoptive father was responsible for his family's massacre. His senior uncle expressed doubt about An Shigeng's motives.
Leng Xue then confronted his adoptive father, who revealed he had recovered the wolf clan's royal ring from a pawnbroker and had intentionally concealed the truth of Leng Xue's past to spare him sorrow, a wish his adoptive mother had also held.
When Leng Xue inquired about Jia Jun, whom An Shigeng claimed was ordered to carry out the massacre and then silenced, his adoptive father denied any involvement, stating Jia Jun was executed for treason, and questioned An Shigeng's intentions in framing him. Meanwhile, at Shenhou Mansion, Chu Limo endured harsh treatment from Chunping, who confined her to the firewood room and assigned her menial tasks, making derogatory remarks about her character.
Chu Limo accidentally started a fire in the kitchen, but Zhuge intervened. He prevented her dismissal and punishment, which sparked gossip among the other maids who questioned his leniency and Chu Limo's influence. Chu Limo later discovered that "Ye'er," whom she had befriended, was actually Nine-tailed Fox in disguise, seeking Leng Xue's blood to save her husband, Zhang Sheng.
Chu Limo attempted to persuade her to abandon her dangerous quest, but Nine-tailed Fox remained resolute, insisting Leng Xue's blood was the only cure and requesting Chu Limo's assistance. Zhuge then sought to develop Chu Limo's latent abilities. He led her into a room with wolfdogs, where her natural talent for communicating with animals and sensing their thoughts was tested and confirmed.
Following this, Zhuge revealed a portrait of Chu Limo's mother, Bian Yaoshi, identifying her as his junior sister and a renowned "goddess trapper" famous for her mind-reading skill. He explained that Bian Yaoshi had entrusted him with the "Mind-reading skill" manual. Recognizing her inherent gift and fueled by a fervent desire to find her long-lost mother, Chu Limo insisted on learning the full technique.
Zhuge, acknowledging her determination, gave her the manual, urging diligent practice and strict secrecy about their newfound connection. Under Zhuge's direct guidance, Chu Limo honed her mind-reading abilities in the capital, effortlessly discerning the thoughts of passersby. She used this skill to save a woman from being sold into a brothel. Around this time, Tie Shou offered a magical experience to Yiyi, flying a large kite with her and creating a dazzling display of fireflies.
He sang a sentimental folk song, noting Yiyi's resemblance to his deceased sister, and advised her to return to her hometown if he were no longer there, a suggestion Yiyi affectionately rejected, reaffirming their friendship. Separately, Wu Qing showed Chu Limo a sunbird, explaining its symbolic loyalty in love. Chu Limo found herself flustered by their close proximity, her heart racing. Zhuge formally assigned Chu Limo as Leng Xue's personal maid.
This decision was met with objections from Leng Xue, who valued his solitude and the male-only tradition of Fenglin Pavilion, and further fueled gossip among the other maids who envied Chu Limo's new position. Nine-tailed Fox subsequently reported to An Shigeng, detailing her updated plan, now leveraging Chu Limo's role as Leng Xue's personal maid to gain access and secure his blood.
Meanwhile, the Four Constables engaged in a fierce battle against the three villains, who had been orchestrating massacres and infant abductions to provoke them. During the battle, Tang Chou and Yan Zhao were severely wounded and died, observed by Tie Shou and Wu Qing. Zhui Ming pursued Zhao Hao, successfully rescuing several infants from a wooden house.
He then confronted and defeated Zhao Hao, who attempted a desperate suicide attack with explosives, intending to take Zhui Ming and the infants with him. Zhui Ming skillfully evaded the blast, and Zhao Hao was annihilated by his own explosives, saving the children. Later, Nine-tailed Fox held Ye'er captive, and when Chu Limo returned to Shenhou Mansion to demand Ye'er's release, Nine-tailed Fox stated that Leng Xue's blood was required to save Ye'er.
Leng Xue, having learned of the situation, arrived and confronted Nine-tailed Fox. In a desperate move, Nine-tailed Fox seized Chu Limo as a hostage. To protect Chu Limo, Leng Xue cut his own wrist and provided a sample of his blood. Nine-tailed Fox then delivered the collected blood to Zhang Sheng. An Shigeng abruptly appeared, seized the blood, and refused to give Nine-tailed Fox the antidote she sought.
In a desperate gambit to retrieve the blood, Nine-tailed Fox cunningly claimed it was not Leng Xue's. Believing her, An Shigeng threw the blood-filled container at Nine-tailed Fox. In a final, selfless act of devotion, Zhang Sheng intercepted the projectile, taking the full impact. He collapsed into Nine-tailed Fox's arms, spitting a mouthful of blood, and died.
