Truth or Dare Episode 4 Recap
> Truth or Dare Recap
Mei Changyun sternly ordered Mei Shiqing to tear down the newly built wall, threatening to beat his unfilial son to death if he refused. Mei Shiqing defiantly stated he would not comply. Seeing Mei Changyun’s fury, Xiao Wanzi intervened, grabbing Mei Changyun's arm and urging Mei Shiqing to dismantle the wall to avoid further conflict. Despite her plea, Mei Shiqing remained stubborn. Enraged, Mei Changyun pushed Xiao Wanzi, causing her to stumble against the wall.
Unstable bricks began to fall, and Mei Shiqing instinctively rushed forward, shielding Xiao Wanzi with his body. He took the impact of a falling brick on his forehead. Later, as Siheng tended to Mei Shiqing’s wound, Xiao Wanzi thanked him, feeling remorseful for her past treatment. However, she still questioned how a blind man could react so quickly. Mei Shiqing explained that her "figure" and "noisy" nature made her impossible to miss, allowing him to perceive her movements.
He also stated he saved her to avoid complications with the Ninth Lord's household, not out of personal concern. Xiao Wanzi retorted that her thanks were merely out of courtesy, yet she declared her intent to repay his kindness. Mei Shiqing responded by telling her to shut up. When Mei Shiqing requested porridge, he challenged Xiao Wanzi to prepare it herself. Despite initially struggling in the kitchen, Xiao Wanzi, with Qiaoyun's help, managed to make a bowl.
Mei Shiqing then declared he was no longer hungry. Xiao Wanzi, recognizing his deliberate teasing, offered the porridge to Siheng and decided to assist Mei Shiqing with washing his feet, still harboring doubts about his blindness. That evening, during the foot-washing, Mei Shiqing exclaimed that the water was too hot and sent Xiao Wanzi away to fetch cold water. When she returned, he asked her to add more, and Xiao Wanzi then discovered the cold water jug was empty.
Xiao Wanzi found it puzzling how he knew the water was gone if he was truly blind. Meanwhile, Nan Batian shared drinks with Master Bao, inquiring about Lu Yingyao (referred to as Xiao Wanzi in their conversation) trying to escape. Master Bao denied it, stating they were merely playing a game. He then pressed Nan Batian about their wedding plans.
After feigning deep thought, Nan Batian proposed that Master Bao marry Nan Xiang, while he himself would take Lu Yingyao as his wife. Master Bao, seeing through Nan Batian’s intentions, fabricated a story about having already consummated his marriage with Lu Yingyao. Although initially angered by Master Bao's perceived haste, Nan Batian suggested they emulate the historical precedent of Emperor Tangming and Lady Yang, where a "transition" period was observed.
Master Bao pretended to agree, stating he would send Lu Yingyao to the guest room to freshen up before bringing her to Nan Batian's room. He immediately went to Lu Yingyao’s room to discuss a counter-strategy. Lu Yingyao recalled a wild herb called rock hyssop that would cause a terrifying full-body rash if applied to the skin. Master Bao vowed to find the herb for her, no matter the cost.
Xiao Wanzi confided in Qiaoyun, expressing her strong suspicion that Mei Shiqing might not be blind. She revealed her plan to test him by exploiting his known phobias: his extreme cleanliness and fear of spiders, information she had learned from Siheng. The next day, Xiao Wanzi presented a foul-smelling herbal remedy to Mei Shiqing. He "accidentally" knocked over a cup of water, dampening the herbs. Undeterred, Xiao Wanzi then produced a spider and placed it on Mei Shiqing’s arm.
Mei Shiqing, visibly struggling, suppressed his revulsion and maintained his blind facade until Xiao Wanzi left. Once alone, he visibly exhaled in relief. Xiao Wanzi later informed Qiaoyun and Qiuhua that Mei Shiqing indeed seemed to be blind, but she remained worried about her missing father, as Qiuhua had found no news of him or the true Lady Yingyao. Later, Her Ladyship visited Xiao Wanzi, bringing tonic for Mei Shiqing as a pretense to gain favor.
She gossiped about Mei Shiqing’s past, describing him as a "flirtatious and proud young man" who had eyes only for a songstress named Rou before his blindness, hoping to stir jealousy in Xiao Wanzi. However, Xiao Wanzi appeared indifferent. Her Ladyship then presented a valuable hairpin, which Xiao Wanzi happily accepted. After Her Ladyship departed, Mei Shiqing appeared and ordered Xiao Wanzi to discard the hairpin. Although Xiao Wanzi verbally agreed, she secretly hid it.
Her Ladyship, in a conversation with her servant, revealed her intention to butter up Xiao Wanzi and to glean more information about her. Mei Shiqing, aware of Her Ladyship’s manipulative nature, knew she was trying to curry favor with Xiao Wanzi. To further impress Xiao Wanzi, Her Ladyship arranged for the famous Qiankun Troupe to perform. During the performance, Xiao Wanzi watched with a heavy heart, thinking of her own father. The grand finale was the "breaking rock" act.
Mei Shiyuan attempted to smash the stone but failed. Impulsively, Xiao Wanzi rushed onto the stage, astonishing everyone by effortlessly wielding the heavy hammer and shattering the stone slab. Mei Shiyuan, his pride wounded, returned to his seat fuming. Observing Xiao Wanzi's unladylike, almost "Jianghu" behavior, Mei Shiqing grew suspicious of her true identity. Back in his study, Mei Shiqing subtly tested Xiao Wanzi further by asking her to read aloud. Xiao Wanzi feigned a sore throat.
Mei Shiqing then asked her to write a letter to his Mentor for his upcoming birthday. Xiao Wanzi initially resisted, citing the private nature of the task, but Mei Shiqing subtly challenged her literacy. Believing Mei Shiqing was truly blind, Xiao Wanzi confidently picked up the brush. As Mei Shiqing watched discreetly from behind, he saw her fill the paper not with the dictated message, but repeatedly with the words "Chest Crusher."
Panicked, Xiao Wanzi rushed to the kitchen, urgently asking Qiaoyun to write a proper letter to replace the one she had just written for Mei Shiqing before he sent it. Qiaoyun quickly left to write, instructing Xiao Wanzi to watch the soup she was preparing for Mei Shiqing. While Xiao Wanzi watched the pot, Xiao Ruan, Her Ladyship's servant, arrived with more "special medicine" tonics for Mei Shiqing.
Thinking they were beneficial, Xiao Wanzi added all of them to the simmering soup. When Qiaoyun returned with the new letter, Xiao Wanzi immediately took it along with the soup to Mei Shiqing. She managed to stealthily swap the letters, unaware that Mei Shiqing had observed her every move. Qiaoyun, discovering the empty tonic bottles, realized the grave mistake. She rushed to the study to warn Xiao Wanzi, but it was too late; Mei Shiqing had already raised the bowl of soup, preparing to drink it.
