The Moon Brightens for You Episode 30 Recap
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Shen Yanzhi was killed, but Zhong Buming managed to escape. He relentlessly pursued Lin Fang and Zhan Qinghong, cornering them at the edge of a cliff. Lin Fang initially intended to distract Zhong Buming, but Zhan Qinghong declared her desire to face death with him. Professing their love, they both leaped into the deep abyss, leaving no trace. News of their presumed demise spread through Wulin Rumors, causing great sorrow to Xiao Lan.
She adamantly refused to believe her mistress and the director were dead, confident in their resilience. Huo Yang comforted Xiao Lan, promising to stay by her side forever. Meanwhile, Zhong Buming reported back to Wang Bucheng, assuring him that the abyss was so deep that even if they survived the fall, they would starve, and given Zhan Qinghong’s injuries and Lin Fang’s perceived weakness, survival was impossible.
However, Wang Bucheng, wary of potential future complications, insisted that Zhong Buming continue the search, demanding to see their bodies, dead or alive. Wang Bucheng then ordered Zhong Buming to send Ji Xiaoran, a man known for poisoning his sword, to monitor Yuanhui at the Jiming Temple, suspecting the Seven-Star Swordsmanship was hidden there.
Zhong Buming’s attempt to volunteer for the mission was met with a sharp rebuke from Wang Bucheng, who then coerced another reluctant subordinate into assisting the search under threat of being thrown off the cliff. Zhan Qinghong slowly regained consciousness in a simple, clean room, finding Lin Fang unharmed beside her, though both were bound. Using a small dagger, she cut their ropes.
Lin Fang noticed that Zhan Qinghong's hands and feet could move freely again, her tendons having healed, and her wounds rebandaged. He concluded they must have been rescued by a reclusive master. They searched the courtyard for their benefactor but found no one and no food, making the place seem deserted. Hungry, Zhan Qinghong discovered a large wild ginseng growing in the courtyard.
After washing it, she and Lin Fang shared it, with Lin Fang playfully feeding her mouth-to-mouth, which surprised her despite the unpleasant taste. Their tender moment was interrupted by the sudden appearance of an old man, Jian Ling, who struck Zhan Qinghong, causing her to cough blood. Lin Fang confronted him furiously, but Zhan Qinghong realized the old man's strike had actually healed her, expelling residual toxins from her meridians.
Jian Ling, who had lived in the valley for decades, treating the ancient wild ginseng as his only companion and "treasure of the valley," was enraged that they had eaten his "best friend." He demanded they remain in the valley forever as his "ginseng dolls" to replace what they had consumed. Zhan Qinghong secretly called him an "old monster," especially as he began treating them like slaves, making them work ceaselessly for days.
Zhan Qinghong complained to Lin Fang about Jian Ling's unreasonable demands but admitted she was no match for his powerful martial arts. Lin Fang suggested they focus on healing and look for an opportunity to escape later.
That night, they shared a room, and Zhan Qinghong, using a bamboo stick as a symbolic boundary in the bed, recounted a Wulin Rumors tale of a woman who secretly loved a male classmate and used a stick to maintain distance while sharing a bed. Lin Fang, however, found the story sad and pointed out that the woman's actions hinted at affection, concluding that Zhan Qinghong must also harbor feelings for him.
Despite her claims of sleeping "quietly," Zhan Qinghong awoke the next morning to find herself tightly embracing Lin Fang. Startled, she confronted him, but he showed her bruises on his chest, claiming she had hit and kicked him in her sleep. Embarrassed, Zhan Qinghong covered her eyes. Lin Fang leaned in to kiss her, but a sudden flare of his poison forced him to turn away.
Jian Ling, having observed Lin Fang’s internal cold poison, deliberately assigned him an arduous task, demanding that he chop a large pile of firewood daily. Zhan Qinghong was indignant, believing Jian Ling was intentionally tormenting Lin Fang, especially when Lin Fang's hands became blistered from the labor. Lin Fang, however, remained calm, expressing gratitude for their rescue and even musing about the simple life of a peasant couple with Zhan Qinghong.
He reasoned that their current secluded location provided refuge from their pursuers. Jian Ling, observing Lin Fang's unwavering composure, pondered a "new way to force him to die." Unable to tolerate the harsh treatment any longer, Zhan Qinghong decided to escape with Lin Fang. They quickly realized they were trapped in a maze, walking in circles. As they attempted to flee, Jian Ling easily intercepted them, declaring that while Zhan Qinghong could leave, Lin Fang must remain. When Zhan Qinghong tried to protect Lin Fang, Jian Ling, enraged by her perceived ingratitude after he had saved their lives, threatened to cripple her again.
