Romance on the Farm Episode 24 Recap
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Upon returning to the Lian family home, Lian Shouxin and Lian Shouyi confirmed the distressing news that their elder brother, Uncle Shouren, had gone insane. Their father, Lian Fang, was visibly saddened by the decline of the son he once favored. Their mother, Grandma, however, viewed Shouren’s condition as a deserved retribution for how he had deceived and harmed their beloved daughter, Xiu'er, whose disappearance had deeply distressed her.
Soon after, Xiu'er herself returned, bringing immense relief to Grandma, who learned that Lian Man'er was responsible for rescuing Xiu'er from Liu Mansion. Overjoyed, Grandma embraced Xiu'er, expressing profound relief that she was finally back. Before embarking on his mission to transport goods for Wu Zhonglian, Shen Nuo met with Lian Man'er. He informed her that the location of the mine had been given to him and the delivery was scheduled.
Thirteen, he explained, would remain behind to await news from the Wude Department, while Shen Nuo would go with several men from Black Tiger Fortress. Man'er expressed her gratitude for his earlier help in saving Xiu'er, acknowledging that her rescue had also provided Shen Nuo with an opportunity to deal with Liu Fugui and obtain a crucial map from Wu Zhonglian.
Upon learning that Shen Nuo would depart the very next day, Man'er worried he might not return after completing his perilous assignment. Shen Nuo reassured her, sealing his promise with a kiss and vowing to return to her within a month, after reporting to the capital. Later, Gu, Uncle Shouren's wife, arrived at the Lian family home seeking assistance. She explained that Uncle Shouren was now completely unhinged, constantly causing trouble and attempting to run into the streets.
She found herself overwhelmed, trying to manage household chores, prepare and administer his medicine, and constantly search for him. She hoped the family could help care for him. However, Aunt He, Uncle Shouren's second sister-in-law, vehemently opposed the idea. She ridiculed Gu, accusing her of selfishness for only seeking help when it benefited her, especially after Shouren's actions had caused Xiu'er to suffer from constant nightmares.
Aunt He emphasized that Grandma had disowned Shouren, and Xiu'er's trauma would only worsen if he were brought back to the family home. Gu tried to explain that she couldn't rely on Lian Hua'er, as Hua'er was dependent on the Song family, and bringing an insane father to them would only lead to further mistreatment of Hua'er. Despite Gu's pleas, the family, particularly Grandma, remained resolute.
When Lian Fang attempted to offer Gu some money to hire help, Grandma angrily snatched it away, declaring she had no such son and would offer no assistance. Realizing her pleas were futile, Gu had no choice but to leave. Concerned by Gu's difficult situation and knowing that a single woman like Gu would struggle to manage a strong, insane man like Uncle Shouren, Lian Man'er decided to go to Song Mansion herself.
She initially considered asking her father to go, but decided against it to avoid potential humiliation if he were turned away. At Song Mansion, Man'er was denied entry, but she overheard two servants discussing a "delivery" to the mountain, mentioning their "Eldest Young Master" Song Haikun. Man'er found this strange, knowing Shen Nuo was also tasked with a delivery by Wu Zhonglian. Suspecting a connection, she discreetly followed them.
Her suspicions were confirmed when she witnessed Song Haikun at a mine. Realizing that Wu Zhonglian had likely orchestrated a trap for Shen Nuo by assigning him a seemingly innocuous "delivery," Man'er knew Shen Nuo was in grave danger. Her presence was soon discovered by Song Haikun's men, forcing her into a desperate flight from the mansion. She narrowly escaped her pursuers and rushed to find Thirteen.
Upon hearing Man'er's alarming revelation about Shen Nuo's predicament, Thirteen immediately prepared to go to Shen Nuo’s aid, with Man'er intending to accompany him. However, their escape was short-lived as Song Haikun and his men swiftly appeared and apprehended Man'er. In a desperate act, Man'er urged Thirteen to abandon her and prioritize saving Shen Nuo, insisting that neither of them would survive if he stayed. Reluctantly, Thirteen fled. Man'er was then forcibly taken to Wu Mansion.
Meanwhile, Shen Nuo had indeed fallen into an ambush. After a fierce struggle, he managed to escape with the sole survivor from Black Tiger Fortress, the Fourth Master. They were then found by Thirteen. Learning that Lian Man'er had been captured by Wu Zhonglian, a gravely injured Shen Nuo immediately instructed Thirteen to take the Fourth Master back to Black Tiger Fortress.
Despite his severe wounds, Shen Nuo resolutely headed to Wu Mansion alone to rescue Man'er, vowing devastating retaliation against Wu Zhonglian if Man'er came to any harm. At Wu Mansion, Wu Zhonglian confronted Lian Man'er, mockingly questioning why a mere girl like her dared to oppose him. Man'er feigned ignorance, claiming to be just a restaurant owner.
Wu Zhonglian, however, revealed his extensive knowledge, accusing her and Shen Nuo of conspiring to approach him and even helping Shen Nuo find Hematite. He detailed how she had intoxicated Liu Mansion's butler, freed Xiu'er, stolen Liu Fugui's jade pendant, and framed Boss Cao. Man'er denied the accusations, stating that Boss Cao's arrest was by legitimate government officials and that she knew nothing about any mines.
Wu Zhonglian then dropped the bombshell, revealing that he knew Shen Nuo's true identity as Shen Yi, the Wude Deputy Commissioner. Man'er challenged him to kill her, but Wu Zhonglian declared that while killing her was easy, he intended to wait for Shen Nuo, confident that the strong bond between them would compel him to come. Man'er attempted to downplay her significance to Shen Nuo, claiming to be merely an unimportant female companion.
Wu Zhonglian dismissed her denial, confidently asserting that neither she nor Shen Nuo would escape his grasp. True to Wu Zhonglian’s prediction, Shen Nuo single-handedly stormed Wu Mansion, fighting his way through guards and demanding Lian Man'er’s release. Wu Zhonglian, acknowledging Shen Nuo’s martial prowess as Wude Deputy Commissioner, engaged him in a chilling "business riddle," which quickly devolved into a direct proposal: Shen Nuo's life for Man'er's. Fully understanding the grim exchange, Shen Nuo prepared to surrender.
He hesitated momentarily as Man'er tearfully pleaded with him not to harm himself. Shen Nuo then told Wu Zhonglian to release Man'er. Wu Zhonglian, claiming Shen Nuo was responsible for his current power, then ruthlessly attacked Shen Nuo, who, having dropped his weapon for Man'er's sake, was left defenseless. Man'er watched in anguish as Shen Nuo was grievously wounded before her eyes, crying out in despair.
