The Romance of Hua Rong Episode 13 Recap
> The Romance of Hua Rong Recap
Qin Shang Cheng revealed his true identity as Warrior Yun He to Hua Rong. He told her that his primary reason for remaining was to investigate his adoptive father's death, which he believed Pei Yong and the Hei Long Bang were responsible for, though they were deeply hidden. Hua Rong, delighted by Qin Shang Cheng's confession, insisted that since they both had reasons to stay, they should unite their efforts to uncover the truth.
The following morning, Zhao Yuanming awoke with a severe headache to find his guards unconscious and a note from Hua Rong. She had left a message stating she was going to find evidence and would meet him afterward. Qin Shang Cheng, Hua Rong, and three others returned to the spot where Xiao Yue's body was discovered. There, they found a silver lock in the disturbed soil, which contained a map.
Qin Shang Cheng and Hua Rong decided to follow the map, while the rest of their group, Xiao Hui and Zhang Xian, returned. On their way back, Zhang Xian confessed his feelings for Xiao Hui, who reciprocated. Zhang Xian playfully called Xiao Hui a "clumsy fool," which she immediately denied, asserting her intelligence. Following the map, Qin Shang Cheng and Hua Rong arrived at a compound. Qin Shang Cheng quickly dealt with the guards and picked the lock.
Inside, they found a hidden room built into the mountain, filled with gold, silver, jewels, and a vast quantity of kerosene. As they prepared to leave and seek help from Hua Rong's father, Pei Yong and his men stormed in. Outnumbered, Qin Shang Cheng was injured, and Pei Yong specifically ordered his men to capture Hua Rong alive and kill Qin Shang Cheng.
Just as they were about to be captured, Hua Rong ignited a barrel of kerosene and threw it, creating chaos that allowed them to escape. They found refuge in a mountain cave. Despite his severe injury, Qin Shang Cheng was anxious about a pouch he carried. Hua Rong retrieved a paper from it, revealing it was the marriage contract from that day. Seeing Qin Shang Cheng so vulnerable, Hua Rong was deeply moved.
He confessed that he had long considered her his chosen one. Hua Rong, tearful, urged him to hold on, promising him another chance once they were safely out. She decided to go for help herself. Qin Shang Cheng warned her not to seek out Zhao Yuanming, explaining that their swift discovery by the Hei Long Bang suggested either Zhao Yuanming's subordinates were spies or Zhao Yuanming himself was part of the gang.
Hua Rong admitted her suspicions had grown, recalling his mysterious poisoning and his consistent obstruction of their investigation, and realized he was likely behind the Hei Long Bang. It all made chilling sense to her now. After careful thought, Hua Rong resolved to seek help from her cousin. Qin Shang Cheng gave Hua Rong his signal flare and kissed her forehead before she left.
Hua Rong stumbled into the Su family's merchant house and tearfully pleaded with her cousin for a horse cart to rescue Qin Shang Cheng. Her cousin agreed and accompanied her. In the carriage, her cousin offered Hua Rong some ginseng soup. After drinking it, Hua Rong felt dizzy and realized something was wrong. She quickly jumped out of the carriage but was caught by Zhao Yuanming. He demanded to know Qin Shang Cheng's whereabouts.
Feigning a leg injury, Hua Rong seized an opportunity to light and launch the signal flare. Enraged, Zhao Yuanming ordered his men to seal off the mountain and search for Qin Shang Cheng. Hua Rong was taken back to the Su mansion and woke to find her room locked. Zhao Yuanming entered and threw a bloody coat onto the floor, telling her it was useless to struggle as she wouldn't find Qin Shang Cheng.
Hua Rong, seeing the blood-soaked garment, collapsed, believing Qin Shang Cheng was dead. She accused Zhao Yuanming, a prince's son, of committing such heinous acts. Zhao Yuanming, a concubine's son, revealed his long-held resentment from being neglected in the palace and how Hua Rong choosing a pirate over him fueled his desire for power.
He explained that he built the Hei Long Bang to prove himself, acquiring wealth, weapons, and manpower, asserting his power by claiming to be the "god" in control of everyone's life. Hua Rong, however, noticed the marriage contract was missing from the bloody coat and repeatedly questioned Zhao Yuanming, convinced that Qin Shang Cheng was still alive. Later, Hua Rong's cousin came to her room, and Hua Rong demanded an explanation. Her cousin confessed her deep love for Zhao Yuanming.
She revealed that she knew of Zhao Yuanming's affections for Hua Rong, which led her to constantly compete for his attention. After Hua Rong rejected Zhao Yuanming, he deliberately proposed to her, explaining he intended to marry her once he achieved success and recognition, but couldn't wait any longer due to Hua Rong's growing closeness with Qin Shang Cheng.
Her cousin tried to make Hua Rong understand her actions, but Hua Rong furiously condemned Zhao Yuanming for his disregard for human life and his slaughter of innocents. She contrasted him with Qin Shang Cheng, a pirate who, despite his background, refused to harm the elderly, young, women, or children, asserting Qin Shang Cheng was the true man among them. Zhao Yuanming then entered, cutting short Hua Rong's accusations, and further confined her.
That night, a fire broke out at the Su mansion. Qin Shang Cheng, from the rooftop, threw a paper ball to Hua Rong, assuring her he was unharmed and to await rescue and renew their relationship without games. Hua Rong was overjoyed to learn he was alive. She then sought Zhao Yuanming's permission to stew soup for her recovering father, which he granted.
The next day at noon, while delivering the soup to her father, Hua Rong subtly informed him that Qin Shang Cheng had sent a message confirming he would soon come to rescue them. Returning to her room, Hua Rong discovered Qin Shang Cheng's paper note was missing. Zhao Yuanming entered, revealing he had the note. He explained that Yue Feng had betrayed them, confessing his enduring hatred for Qin Shang Cheng from the time he was bullied on the island.
Yue Feng had informed Zhao Yuanming of Qin Shang Cheng's rescue plans, hoping to assist Zhao Yuanming and prevent Hua Rong from further involvement with a man like Qin Shang Cheng. Armed with this information, Zhao Yuanming deployed heavy troops throughout the Su mansion, preparing a trap for Qin Shang Cheng. Meanwhile, a secret letter arrived from the Lord for Hua Rong's father, instructing him to write a report on his duties.
