The Wolf Episode 19 Recap
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Responding to Ma Zhaixing's cryptic message, "Outskirts cliff, life hanging by a thread," Prince of Bo raced to a cliff, guided by the sound of a bronze bell. Upon reaching the edge, he found Ma Zhaixing sitting facing the abyss. She attempted to make him acknowledge his identity as Wolf Boy by invoking shared memories, such as buying candied hawthorns and his unique ability to "read the wind" to save her from falls.
When he continued to deny it, she accused him of holding a grudge over her past words, when she had called him a monster who would harm her. Confident he was indeed Wolf Boy, Ma Zhaixing deliberately plunged into the ravine to force his hand. Without hesitation, Prince of Bo leaped after her, catching her in mid-air and landing safely.
As they stood in the forest, their foreheads touching intimately, Ji Chong, who had witnessed the entire scene from the cliff, turned and departed, his heart heavy. With his identity as Wolf Boy exposed, Prince of Bo finally confessed the truth. He revealed that after Emperor Chu Kui rescued him, he was commanded to forget his past, as the identity of Wolf Boy was considered a shame that would attract unwanted attention.
He also admitted his fear that Ma Zhaixing would be disappointed to discover he had become the formidable Prince of Bo, so different from the innocent Wolf Boy she knew. Ma Zhaixing rejected this self-destructive form of protection, declaring that they had both been foolish. She vowed that no matter what happened, they would never be separated again.
After resolving their emotional turmoil, Prince of Bo prepared to go to Prince of Xun's manor to explain the situation to his fourth brother, Chu Youzhen. Before he left, Ma Zhaixing asked for her fragrance pouch back, which he had taken earlier. Moments later, in the manor corridor, she encountered Ji Chong. Declaring it was time for Ma Zhaixing to repay her "debt," Ji Chong led her to the grassland where they first met.
He revealed that he had witnessed her reunion with Prince of Bo at the cliff and confessed his deep affection for her, explaining he had become a humble guard just to be near her. He lamented his defeat, not to Prince of Bo, but to Wolf Boy.
He acknowledged that Wolf Boy's unique abilities, honed by a life with wolves—like "reading the wind" and always finding her by the sound of her bell—were things his own devotion and charm could never overcome. As he prepared to leave, Ji Chong asked for a clapper stone from her bronze bell as a keepsake. She reluctantly gave it to him, mentioning it was a memento from her late mother.
He then stated that her second debt was to accompany him to confront Prince of Bo. Prince of Bo received a letter from Ji Chong, challenging him to come to Langshou Mountain. Anxious for Xing'er's safety, he immediately rode off. Meanwhile, Chu Youzhen arrived at Prince of Bo's manor, questioning his brother's hurried departure, as their father, the Emperor, had summoned them both. At Langshou Mountain, Prince of Bo and Ji Chong engaged in a fierce fight.
Ma Zhaixing feigned that her old arrow wound had reopened, forcing them to stop their squabble. After Ji Chong departed, reminding Ma Zhaixing he wished to be her "only creditor," she kissed Prince of Bo. They decided to spend the night on Langshou Mountain, and inside a cave, they sat by a campfire and spoke intimately. Prince of Bo recounted his transformation from Wolf Boy to Prince of Bo over the past eight years.
He revealed that after the Emperor saved him, he was hidden in a palace dungeon with other "monsters"—individuals with unique skills in medicine and weaponry who were shunned by society. They were brutally trained to serve as the Emperor's "weapons for war," committing many unforgivable acts, with only he being elevated to the status of a prince.
He explained that the scar on his shoulder was healed by the Emperor, who also taught him martial arts and literacy through an agonizing process, though he insisted nothing hurt more than losing her. He confessed that after gaining a "family," he stopped thinking of Langshou Mountain and dedicated himself to being a just prince. Ma Zhaixing acknowledged his unwavering kindness and realized his deep loyalty to the Emperor was why he had accepted their engagement despite his initial coldness.
She expressed relief that the engagement had prevented them from missing each other again. Recalling a shadow play from their childhood, she asked if he remembered how Xing'er worried for Little Wolf, wishing he could become human to stay with her forever. He affirmed his memory, telling her the Little Wolf now wanted to be with Xing'er for all time. Meanwhile, Emperor Chu Kui made an unexpected visit to Prince of Bo's manor.
He discovered the shadow puppets and, upon hearing the play was titled "Wolf Boy and Xing'er," realized his adopted son and Ma Zhaixing had known each other since childhood. Furious at being deceived and believing Prince of Bo was no longer loyal, he rejected his subordinate's explanation that the reunion was recent. After the enraged Emperor left, his subordinate Mo Xiao decided to ride for Kuizhou City immediately to warn Prince of Bo of his father's wrath.
Later that night in the cave, Ma Zhaixing awoke to find she had been sleeping on Prince of Bo's arm. She apologized and then expressed a sudden craving for candied hawthorns. To avoid causing a disturbance in Kuizhou City, Prince of Bo suggested they disguise themselves in capes, just as they did as children.
