The Romance of Tiger and Rose Episode 8 Recap
> The Romance of Tiger and Rose Recap
The third princess’s heroic rescue is turned into a popular tale, spreading widely and boosting her fame. Han Shuo grows closer to Chen Qianqian, even kissing her. Lin Qi, struggling with a failing courtesan house and a destroyed profitable mine, faces reduced rations from noble families, fueling her anger and resentment. Pei Heng, breaking tradition, becomes the academy’s instructor, a first for Huayuan City. Chen Qianqian encourages him, believing he could become the city’s defense commander like his mother.
Pei Heng, self-conscious of his male status, doubts he can achieve such a role, as no man has ever held it in Huayuan City. With her princess title restored, Chen Qianqian must face the Young Owner selection exam, unable to escape it. Pei Heng supports her, believing her popularity makes her a promising future Owner, and vows to help her excel. Jealous, Han Shuo competes with Pei Heng, both tutoring Chen Qianqian rigorously. Citizens bet on the exam’s outcome.
Despite Chen Qianqian’s fame, they favor the more accomplished Chen Chuchu. No one bets on Chen Qianqian—not even herself, as she wagers all her wealth on Chen Chuchu, determined to avoid becoming Young Owner. Chen Qianqian visits Chen Chuchu’s residence, gifting her renowned scholars’ notes and encouraging her to strive for first place. To fool Han Shuo and Pei Heng’s inspections, she takes Chen Chuchu’s completed test booklets to pass off as her own.
Chen Chuchu, touched by her sister’s thoughtfulness, regrets her past suspicions, instructing her subordinates to stop criticizing Chen Qianqian. To push Chen Qianqian’s studies, Han Shuo has the entire household quiz her constantly, even during meals, frustrating her to the point of refusing food. The eldest princess, hearing of Chen Qianqian’s situation, considers a perfunctory visit but makes excuses to avoid it.
Ultimately, the eldest princess visits and overhears Chen Qianqian arguing with Han Shuo, expressing her despair and refusal to compete. Moved by shared feelings, the eldest princess leaves without entering. She submits a petition to withdraw from the selection. Su Mu, noticing her low spirits, informs Chen Qianqian, urging her to persuade the eldest princess not to give up.
Regretting her reckless words, Chen Qianqian encourages the eldest princess to stay in the exam and compiles treatments for her leg condition. The eldest princess, feeling insulted, rejects the advice and drives Chen Qianqian away. Chen Qianqian suggests that despite her medical expertise, fear prevents the eldest princess from treating herself, urging her to try. Unconvinced, the eldest princess expels her.
Han Shuo apologizes for pushing Chen Qianqian too hard with studies and crafts two wooden puppets to cheer her up. Han Shuo, once resigned to his heart condition and short life, credits Chen Qianqian for changing his outlook and is grateful. Lin Qi, having bribed exam officials, arranges a match against Chen Qianqian. Han Shuo privately informs Chen Qianqian and offers a plan to help her.
To inspire the eldest princess to pursue rehabilitation, Chen Qianqian visits her again, vowing to compete against Lin Qi and win the martial test, hoping to convince the eldest princess to agree to treatment.
