The Romance of Tiger and Rose Episode 7 Recap
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Han Shuo attempted to keep Chen Qianqian confined to the mansion, arranging for various entertainments and services to be brought to her. However, Chen Qianqian felt stifled and, defying his wishes, snuck out with Zi Rui to attend an opera. As soon as they stepped outside, they were met by an angry mob who accused Chen Qianqian of destroying the Dragon Bone. The crowd pelted her with rotten eggs and vegetables, forcing her and Zi Rui to flee.
Chen Qianqian consulted three storytellers, hoping they could devise a solution. They advised her that such widespread public indignation would be difficult to appease and suggested that only a new treasure from heaven, a phenomenon that might take over a thousand years, could truly shift public opinion. Dejected, Chen Qianqian was forced to scold herself publicly to blend in and make her way home through the persistent crowd, where Han Shuo eventually pulled her to safety inside the mansion.
Meanwhile, Lin Qi, initially gloating over Chen Qianqian's misfortune, received devastating news from her steward: her family's black stone mine had been struck by lightning and exploded. Lin Qi was furious, attributing the disaster to Chen Qianqian's jinx-like influence, despite the lightning having "struck the wrong person's asset." Chen Qianqian, overhearing this, secretly relished Lin Qi’s plight, but Zi Rui quickly warned her that the mob outside her mansion was growing larger and threatening to storm the gates.
Chen Chuchu reported to the City Owner that the mine disaster was indeed caused by a lightning strike, not human error. However, rescuing the over one hundred trapped miners proved complicated. An official explained that their only escape route was blocked by debris, and while explosives could clear it, doing so would jeopardize Huayuan City's crucial fortune lode, which was intrinsically linked to the mine.
Having recently lost the Dragon Bone, the city's leaders were unwilling to risk destabilizing another fundamental asset. A petition signed by thousands of citizens was then presented, demanding Chen Qianqian's execution to appease heaven's wrath. The City Owner, unwilling to sacrifice her daughter, sought alternative solutions. Minister Yang proposed delaying the rescue until the mine collapsed, then feigning a late arrival and offering financial compensation to the victims' families, thus preserving the fortune lode.
To protect Chen Qianqian from the agitated public, Chen Chuchu volunteered to lead troops to surround Yueli Mansion, publicly stating it was to guard Chen Qianqian and address her crimes later, but secretly to ensure her safety. The City Owner approved, also privately instructing Chen Chuchu to always protect Chen Qianqian.
Han Shuo, inside the mansion, reassured Chen Qianqian, reminding her that as the City Owner's daughter, it was understandable for the public to turn on her, but he vowed to keep her safe. Outside, the crowd continued to demand Chen Qianqian's sacrifice. Han Shuo, having studied the mine maps, proposed using explosives to breach the fortune lode and create an escape route for the miners, believing they were still alive.
Chen Qianqian, however, worried about the severe repercussions of such an act, fearing she would again face public condemnation. She first approached Chen Chuchu, urging her to take action to save the miners and win popular support. Chen Chuchu, still resentful of the City Owner's perceived favoritism towards Chen Qianqian, refused to act, believing the miners' sacrifice was their "privilege" as Huayuan citizens and fearing the City Owner's displeasure. She then confined Chen Qianqian to her room.
Observing Chen Qianqian's failed attempt to get help from Chen Chuchu, Han Shuo subtly suggested she rely on a man. Chen Qianqian, missing the hint, thought of Pei Heng, much to Han Shuo's annoyance. She feigned illness to summon Pei Heng and requested his help to escape. Pei Heng, agreeing, disguised her as his male servant to facilitate her departure.
Han Shuo, noticing Pei Heng's involvement, was visibly jealous but remained confident that without his explosives, no one else could blast the fortune lode. Chen Chuchu soon discovered Chen Qianqian's escape and, furious, reported it to the City Owner. Overcome with worry for Chen Qianqian, the City Owner immediately rushed to the mine, followed by Chen Chuchu and her City Guards.
Pei Heng tried to dissuade Chen Qianqian from her plan, warning of heightened public anger and the inability of even the City Owner to protect her, but Chen Qianqian remained steadfast, asserting that all lives were equal. She left Pei Heng to meet Zi Rui at the mine, while Pei Heng, concerned, followed. Han Shuo, knowing Huayuan City lacked proper explosives, anticipated that Chen Qianqian would eventually turn to him.
At the mine, Chen Qianqian and Zi Rui realized their lack of explosives, as Huayuan City only produced fireworks. Han Shuo then appeared, slightly annoyed that Chen Qianqian had not considered him. He confirmed he had the necessary explosives from Xuanhu City and, despite their differing political positions, declared it a matter of life and death, refusing to gamble with human lives. Chen Qianqian was surprised by his compassionate stance, recognizing him as a true hero.
Han Shuo revealed he had already planted the explosives. A heated argument ensued between him and Chen Qianqian over who should detonate the charge, each wanting to protect the other from danger. As they debated, Han Shuo's subordinate, Bai Ji, quickly lit the fuse, pushing them both to safety just before the powerful explosion. Immediately after the blast, Lin Qi and her men arrived, confronting Chen Qianqian and blaming her for the mine's destruction.
Chen Qianqian retorted that she had detonated the fortune lode itself, making Lin Qi's mine seem insignificant. Pei Heng's guards attempted to protect Chen Qianqian, but they were soon outmatched by Chen Chuchu and the City Guards, who arrived with orders to arrest Chen Qianqian for destroying the fortune lode. However, the City Owner intervened, angrily reprimanding Chen Chuchu for attempting to arrest her sister and reassuring Chen Qianqian of her safety.
With the path cleared, all the trapped miners were successfully rescued. They recognized Chen Qianqian and expressed profound gratitude for her heroism. Despite this, Lin Qi and several officials continued to demand Chen Qianqian's execution, lamenting the loss of both the Dragon Bone and the fortune lode, and demanding a new treasure as compensation. But the rescued miners knelt and passionately pleaded with the City Owner for Chen Qianqian's pardon, praising her benevolence and love for the people.
As the debate raged, Chen Qianqian noticed a black liquid seeping from the ground. She identified it as petroleum, a substance far more precious than the black stone mine. An official confirmed that this "black water" was an incredibly rare and valuable resource, its discovery attributed to Chen Qianqian's actions, which had evidently moved the ancestors to bestow a new, immense blessing upon Huayuan City. With this monumental discovery, Minister Yang promptly proposed restoring Chen Qianqian's Princess title.
The City Owner, overjoyed by the unexpected wealth, readily agreed, acknowledging Chen Qianqian's great contribution. The crowd, their anger transformed into reverence, cheered for Chen Qianqian, now hailing her as Huayuan City's new lucky star. Later, as Chen Qianqian and Zi Rui walked through the streets, they were initially alarmed when citizens began chasing them once more. To their surprise, the people were no longer throwing rotten food but instead offering heartfelt gifts and thanks for saving their loved ones. Han Shuo joined them, helping Chen Qianqian carry the abundant offerings from the grateful populace.
