The Romance of Tiger and Rose Episode 10 Recap
> The Romance of Tiger and Rose Recap
Lin Qi is tied up in a room with twenty-seven rats, her greatest fear, terrifying her. Chen Qianqian, venting her anger, indirectly spares Lin Qi’s life through Han Shuo’s intervention. Laughing at Lin Qi’s plight outside, Chen Qianqian doesn’t notice a stray rat nibbling her skirt hem, startling her into jumping. Han Shuo instinctively catches her, creating a fleetingly romantic moment that secretly delights him. After the martial test comes the policy essay, themed on current affairs.
Chen Qianqian’s proposal is a population tax to boost revenue and control population growth to ease pressure. Though sound, her plan includes taxing both adult men and women. In Huayuan City, where men hold the lowest status, granting them tax-paying rights could lead to equality like Xuanhu City, breaking ancestral rules. Officials oppose, and Chen Qianqian backtracks, joking she’s still a “baby” and her words were childish. The Owner, indulgent, openly protects her, excusing her remarks.
Chen Chuchu’s strategy mimics Xuanhu City, proposing black stone explosives to strengthen Huayuan City’s military and for trade. In the final policy round, Chen Chuchu is the undisputed winner. Chen Qianqian, thrilled, prepares a congratulatory gift for her. To everyone’s shock, Chen Qianqian is announced as the literary test’s top scorer, leaving even her dumbfounded. The Owner, overjoyed, immediately names her Young Owner, giving her no chance to refuse.
Chen Chuchu, believing Chen Qianqian’s earlier kindness was fake, feels betrayed by the pre-prepared gift. Unaware she’s not the Owner’s biological daughter, Chen Chuchu resents the Owner’s favoritism, sulking. Learning Han Shuo rigged the results to make her Young Owner, Chen Qianqian, furious, vents and gives him the cold shoulder. During the Young Owner’s parade, Han Shuo and Chen Qianqian argue publicly, exposing each other’s flaws.
In a huff, Han Shuo steps on her dress, tearing it as he walks away, forcing her to follow. To apologize, he wears women’s clothing, letting her tug his fabric in retaliation, but Pei Heng’s visit catches him in the act, embarrassing him. Chen Qianqian asks Pei Heng to review documents and advise her, unintentionally leading him to think she has feelings for him, delighting him. Han Shuo, jealous, fumes.
The Owner, on officials’ advice, orders Chen Qianqian to suppress bandits at Weihu Mountain to prove her worth as Young Owner, with Han Shuo assisting. Reluctant, Chen Qianqian accepts the decree. Bai Ji assumes she wants to stay home with Pei Heng to review documents, angering Han Shuo. To advance the plot, Chen Qianqian agrees to go but insists on bringing Chen Chuchu. Pei Heng, distrusting Han Shuo, sends men to protect her. Chen Qianqian sets off with heaps of luggage. Han Shuo, annoyed at Pei Heng’s escorts, nearly clashes with him, giving Chen Qianqian the sudden feeling of a “backyard fire” brewing.
