The Romance of Tiger and Rose Episode 17 Recap
> The Romance of Tiger and Rose Recap
With Lu Peng’s newfound status, he grows increasingly arrogant, living lavishly, harassing Su Mu at the courtesan house, and disrespecting Chen Yuanyuan. Enraged, Su Mu beats him. Su Ziying, lurking in a dark alley, slits Lu Peng’s throat as he returns injured. Learning of Lu Peng’s murder, Chen Qianqian is puzzled. Though the plot has shifted, some events align with the original.
In the novel’s ending, Han Shuo and Chen Chuchu’s battle is inevitable, where Bai Ji dies saving him, and Han Shuo, unable to resist Chen Chuchu, dies by her hand. Recalling the current stage, Chen Qianqian deduces Lin Qi, seeking revenge for Chen Chuchu, planted a fake weapon on Lu Peng to frame Han Shuo. Before Lin Qi can act, Chen Qianqian raids her mansion, ignoring explanations and uncovering key evidence.
Despite her bond with Lin Qi, Chen Chuchu, fearing implication, sacrifices her, publicly urging Chen Qianqian to execute Lin Qi. Knowing Lin Qi’s death sentence in the original plot, Chen Qianqian refuses, clashing with Chen Chuchu. To protect Lin Qi, she visits her in prison, where they bicker due to their clashing personalities. Chen Qianqian orders Lin Qi’s exile to Xuanhu City, giving her a Huayuan City gold token.
On the escort route, Lin Qi, upset, learns Chen Qianqian instructed the guards to care for her. Stunned, she’s ambushed by black-clad assassins who kill the guards. Lin Qi fights back, unmasking one as Chen Chuchu’s death warrior. Distracted, she’s shot by an arrow and falls into a river, her fate unknown. Chen Yuanyuan frequently visits the courtesan house to see Su Mu, who initially avoids her.
Persistent, she returns his jade pendant, declaring she’ll keep choosing performers as husbands if he stays. Su Mu relents. Handling city affairs for the owner, Chen Qianqian faces piles of reports. Han Shuo, aware Xuanhu City spies remain, orders their withdrawal, touching Chen Qianqian. She asks if he’ll stay in Huayuan City forever. Unsure of the future, Han Shuo uses a seal and inkpad to symbolize their inseparable bond, like their love.
Understanding, Chen Qianqian gazes at him lovingly, and as they lean in for a kiss, Zi Rui knocks, urging rest, disrupting the moment. After sending Zi Rui away, Bai Ji knocks, but Han Shuo bars him, forbidding interruptions. As they prepare to embrace, Meng Guo nearly breaks the door, shouting urgent news. Lin Qi’s reported death panics Chen Qianqian, who resolves to change the ending.
To prevent Han Shuo’s death, she sends him to persuade Su Mu to reconcile, then seeks Pei Heng’s help. Chen Yuanyuan, hearing Su Mu is missing, fears he’ll meet Lu Peng’s fate and posts his portrait citywide. Han Shuo feels guilty over Su Mu’s disappearance, but Chen Qianqian shifts focus, asking for command of the Shadow Guard he brought from Xuanhu City. Bai Ji objects, but Han Shuo hands over the token without hesitation. Overwhelmed by his trust, Chen Qianqian calls him “husband.”
