The Romance of Hua Rong 2 Episode 3 Recap
> The Romance of Hua Rong 2 Recap
Ms. Ye, though captured and bound by Qin Shangcheng, remained defiant, warning him not to celebrate too soon. She asserted that the South Desolation forces would soon return, and then he would understand their true power. Qin Shangcheng, however, simply smiled, displaying a list of South Desolation information. He asserted the need to apprehend the mastermind behind her, then told her that he would not personally escort her as he intended to visit a painting workshop.
He also instructed Zhang Xian to deliberately reveal a flaw in their plan, aiming to cast a long line to catch a bigger fish. Meanwhile, Hua Rong was meticulously arranging her hidden weapons, with Zhu encouraging her, confident that Hua Rong, the most skilled, would succeed that night. Later, Hua Rong, once again dressed as a man, ventured out. Qin Shangcheng secretly followed her, but Zhu spotted him.
Zhu, feeling a sisterly bond with Hua Rong, initially thought Qin Shangcheng was deceiving her and wanted to intervene. However, Qian Dayou stopped her, explaining that Hua Rong and Qin Shangcheng had a misunderstanding and resolving it would be beneficial. Zhu, understanding the situation, agreed to keep it a secret, but not without demanding a small benefit from Qian Dayou, whom she playfully embraced.
Hua Rong arrived at the designated location, surprised to find a table laden with all her favorite foods. Suspecting a trap by a South Desolation spy, she drew her sword and performed an elegant dance, captivating Qin Shangcheng, who had been watching hidden. After her performance, Qin Shangcheng emerged from behind, embracing her. Realizing it was him, Hua Rong punched him in frustration. Qin Shangcheng quickly explained the entire scheme.
He knew she wanted to uncover the spies and initially planned to surprise her. However, Hua Rong grew angrier, exasperated that he would conspire with Mr. Wei to put on such a theatrical display, making her dance in circles. She felt that despite their shared experiences, he still didn't truly understand her. Qin Shangcheng clarified that he initially intended to protect her from the insidious tactics of the South Desolation spies.
However, he later realized that her true desire was not protection, but to stand and fight alongside him. He had orchestrated this meeting to openly discuss his vision: he wished for Swordswoman Huahua's heroic reputation to spread across the land, while he would always accompany her, freely roaming the Jianghu and settling grievances together. Hua Rong was pleased by his words, but Qin Shangcheng hinted that his gifts for her extended beyond mere words.
Just as he finished speaking, Ms. Ye returned, bringing her superior and a contingent of South Desolation spies. This was precisely Qin Shangcheng's objective; his men, strategically hidden nearby, sprang into action, successfully dismantling the entire South Desolation stronghold in Mingzhou. This victory was not only a fulfillment of his promise to Mr. Wei but, more importantly, it addressed General Hua's concerns regarding the rear defense, making the South Desolation forces' eventual retreat inevitable.
Qin Shangcheng then presented Hua Rong with a map detailing the Tianchu granaries and the compiled documents on the South Desolation spies. He pledged that from then on, they would face all challenges together as husband and wife. Thrilled, Hua Rong proposed establishing a "fairy spy group" to preempt any future resurgence of South Desolation forces and ensure the Tianchu army's peace of mind. Qin Shangcheng looked at her with admiration, captivated by her beauty and valiant spirit.
Regarding their wedding, he declared his willingness to wait until she was truly ready and happily consented to marry him. However, Hua Rong, having experienced their joint combat, realized she didn't want to wait any longer and wished to become his wife immediately. They passionately embraced, sealing their decision. As everyone prepared to return to Huarong Island, Zhu decided to remain in Mingzhou, believing her help was needed for Hua Rong's newly formed spy group.
Her hardest farewell was to Qian Dayou, to whom she presented a piggy bank, asking him to save money until she returned. Qian Dayou, still holding out for "love at first sight," expressed his disinterest in Zhu, much to Zhang Xian's dismay. On the ship, Qin Shangcheng and Hua Rong enjoyed the fresh air, Hua Rong expressing her longing for Huarong Island after their time away. They playfully chased each other, filled with joy.
Back on the island, the inhabitants were busy preparing for their wedding. Qin Shangcheng was determined to give Hua Rong the grandest and most special ceremony. Meanwhile, Hua Rong was busy training her women's army. A new edition of the scandalous tabloid "Jianghu Daily" was released, featuring Hua Rong at the top of the heroines' ranking for eliminating an enemy spy nest.
However, another article reported on "Yunhe's love life" and mentioned a "three-year agreement" between Qin Shangcheng and a female pirate named Chi Hong, suggesting Chi Hong intended to "cut in" now that the agreement had expired. This news visibly upset Hua Rong. Qin Shangcheng had prepared a special lunch for her, with dishes symbolically named to wish for early childbirth and many children, like "Phoenix Nurtures Nine Children," but Hua Rong's spirits remained low.
She abruptly left the meal, causing Qin Shangcheng to discover the tabloid, finally realizing the source of her unhappiness. Qin Shangcheng approached Hua Rong to explain that the "three-year agreement" with Chi Hong was entirely Chi Hong's unilateral wish and meant nothing to him. He vowed never to have such arrangements with any woman.
Hua Rong then questioned how he would treat their daughter, to which Qin Shangcheng affirmed that Hua Rong would always be his priority, and his daughter would never overshadow his love for her. He likened himself to a hermit crab, promising to provide a warm, reliable home, sheltering them from all storms. Yet, Hua Rong remained troubled, revealing her reluctance to have a daughter.
She feared that even the most accomplished women would be constrained by societal expectations, confined to their homes to raise children, losing their freedom and unable to pursue their dreams, citing Tang Chudie's retirement after marriage as an example. She was also dismayed by the bitter detox soup Hui had to drink daily during her pregnancy. After a long night discussing Hua Rong's concerns with Qian Dayou and Zhang Xian, Qin Shangcheng finally understood her true apprehension.
He immediately ordered all wedding decorations to be removed from their planned bridal chamber. The next morning, upon hearing the news, Hua Rong feared Qin Shangcheng had misunderstood her and thought she didn't want to marry him. She rushed to his pirate ship to clarify. There, she found that Qin Shangcheng had transformed the vessel into a home, adorned with balloon flowers, her favorite, symbolizing sincere and unchanging love.
Qin Shangcheng then presented her with a pair of calappa crabs, explaining that these "most doting" crabs always stay together, with the male protecting the female in danger, and neither living without the other. He expressed that their love was like that of the calappa crabs, emphasizing that wherever they were together, that would be their home.
He reassured her that marriage, family, or children would never be reasons to bind her; instead, they would be her greatest support and haven. He promised to wait until she shed all her worries and willingly married him. He declared his willingness to sacrifice his own fame for hers, desiring for Swordswoman Huahua to be the one renowned in Jianghu.
Most importantly, he stated that if she did not wish to have children, he would not force her, prioritizing her happiness above all else. He even promised to cherish her even if she aged or changed physically. Deeply moved, Hua Rong embraced him, promising to strive to be his perfect wife.
Later, Hua Rong wrote a letter to her deceased mother, celebrating her recent achievements as Swordswoman Huahua and her journey towards her dreams, dispatching it via her mother's white dove. In a distant land, a South Desolation prince received Hua Rong's annual letter from the same white dove, a creature he had saved years ago.
His subordinate informed him of a peace agreement with Tianchu, leading the prince to lament the failure of their spy mission in Mingzhou and the loss of the Tianchu granaries map. However, he acknowledged Qin Shangcheng's formidable capabilities and the fact that the ancient treasure and Holy Sword were still in Qin Shangcheng's possession.
The prince revealed his father's cunning strategy to "kill two birds with one stone" – securing the Holy Sword and allowing the prince to return to South Desolation. Excited, he reaffirmed his determination to find the "Little dove girl." Back on the ship, Hua Rong and Qin Shangcheng playfully attempted to design a unique emblem for their "Yun Hua Hero Couple" identity.
Hua Rong's initial design was cute but lacked grandeur, while Qin Shangcheng's resembled a pirate flag, prompting Hua Rong to joke that it would scare away anyone they tried to help. Eventually, they settled on incorporating the balloon flower into a design featuring a crane carrying a flower, symbolizing both elegance and strength. They began drawing it together, happy in their shared endeavor.
