The Wolf Episode 6 Recap
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To reach the capital in time and stop the Ma Family Army's assault, the Prince of Bo determines they must take a dangerous shortcut down a sheer cliff. Before they set out, he instructs Wen Yan to give Ma Zhaixing medicine for her Soul Separation Syndrome and tells Mo Xiao to send a pigeon to Hai Die, ensuring horses will be ready at the mountain's base.
At the cliff's edge, Ma Zhaixing questions how anyone without wolf-like abilities could descend such a path. The Prince of Bo admits he has never attempted it, stating their survival now rests with fate. As the medicine takes effect and Ma Zhaixing's mind grows hazy, he assures her the dizziness will be brief. He then carries her on his back and leaps into the abyss, landing safely at the bottom.
Meanwhile, the Ma Family Army, having lost patience, prepares to breach the city gates if Emperor Chu Kui does not appear and swear an oath. Just as the confrontation reaches a boiling point, the Prince of Bo arrives with Ma Zhaixing, halting the assault. Seeing Ma Zhaixing safe and sound, the soldiers erupt in cheers.
Ma Zhaixing explains that the murder of her father, General Ma Ying, was an inside job orchestrated by Gu Qingping, the Young Master of Tongzhou, who had colluded with the Jin Kingdom. She presents a Jin tiger seal found on his body as evidence, which she herself witnessed. Emperor Chu Kui then arrives and, in front of the assembled troops, signs a blood oath, vowing to suffer divine retribution if he were responsible for General Ma Ying’s death.
Convinced by the evidence and the Emperor's solemn vow, the Ma Family Army pledges their loyalty to the throne. Following the resolution, Ma Zhaixing kneels before Ma Fengcheng and Ma Jing, expressing her profound gratitude for their willingness to risk their lives for her father’s sake. Ma Fengcheng tells her they acted out of loyalty and that as family, no thanks are needed. Ma Jing offers her a homemade cake to ease her worries.
Ma Zhaixing vows to take on the responsibility of protecting the Ma Family Army and restoring harmony between them and the Imperial Court. Ma Jing, however, expresses concern, warning her to keep her distance from the Prince of Bo, whom rumors paint as a cruel and heartless figure. Ma Zhaixing defends him, recounting how he had saved her multiple times, forced her to face reality, and even sustained injuries protecting her from the Young Master of Tongzhou.
Recalling his injury, Ma Zhaixing immediately goes to visit him. She overhears Wen Yan instructing him to apply an ice compress to his wound before being dismissed by the Prince. Upon entering, she offers to tend to his injuries. The Prince of Bo, recognizing her footsteps, sarcastically remarks on her sudden shyness, given she had seen him shirtless before. She insists on helping, explaining that the high-quality medicine he has would be more effective with the ice compress.
Seeing his scarred torso, she tearfully asks if he has endured great pain, noting his remarkable tolerance. He questions if she is again trying to determine if he is Wolf Boy, which she denies, stating she has abandoned that idea. He reveals that he has simply become accustomed to pain from countless injuries. Moved by the profound suffering he must have experienced, she asks him to teach her his resilience.
The Prince of Bo tells her that she is already strong enough, citing her ability to endure her illness and rally the army, and advises her not to shed tears. Before she leaves, he informs her of the evening's banquet, and after she is gone, he mutters to himself about her acting skills. That evening, Emperor Chu Kui hosts a grand banquet.
The Prime Minister notices the auspicious Dragon Phoenix Goblets, which were last used for Chu Yougui’s wedding, and speculates about the Emperor's intentions. After everyone is seated, Emperor Chu Kui declares the city gate incident officially closed. After Ma Zhaixing toasts the Prime Minister, the Emperor prompts her to thank the Prince of Bo for saving her life. Witnessing their interaction, Chu Yougui observes to his father how well they match.
The Emperor, pleased, publicly announces his intention to betroth Ma Zhaixing to the Prince of Bo. While Chu Yougui supports the idea, the Prince of Bo politely declines, stating his focus is on military affairs. The Emperor dismisses this, explaining that the marriage is not just about romance; it is a political alliance to solidify the bond between the throne and the Ma Family Army and to counter the Jin Kingdom's schemes.
When asked for her opinion, Ma Zhaixing agrees to the marriage on the condition that the wedding takes place only after they have defeated the Jin Kingdom. The Emperor readily accepts and has the Dragon Phoenix Goblets brought out to solemnize their engagement. Later, Ma Zhaixing walks to a bridge alone and pours out wine for Wolf Boy, calling it her "wedding liquor."
She tearfully accepts that she can no longer wait for him, acknowledging their shared destiny but unfulfilled fate. The Prince of Bo appears, stating the Emperor ordered him to escort her back. In her drunken state, Ma Zhaixing mistakes him for Wolf Boy and reaches out to touch his face, but he pushes her away.
She lashes out, telling him to stop dictating her life and expressing her longing for Wolf Boy, bitterly noting that he lacks Wolf Boy’s scar and sincerity. The Prince of Bo presses her, asking how important Wolf Boy is to her. The question, combined with the reality of her engagement, sobers her.
Unwilling to involve Wolf Boy in her plight, she cruelly declares his existence a "stumbling block" that she always wanted to "kick away," insisting that "wolves and humans can never be together" and calling him a monster. Enraged, the Prince of Bo retorts that he is not the Wolf Boy she can so easily betray and hurt, then declares her unworthy of him before throwing her into a nearby pond and walking away.
Moments later, a frantic Ma Jing finds Ma Zhaixing soaked in the shallow water. Still disoriented, Ma Zhaixing mutters that she has chased Wolf Boy away. Ma Jing comforts her, assuring her that Wolf Boy would understand and be happy for her, then helps her back to her chambers.
