Truth or Dare Episode 6 Recap
> Truth or Dare Recap
Mei Shiqing called out to Xiao Wanzi and placed his black cloak over her shoulders, declaring, "It's yours now," as a gift. Xiao Wanzi, overwhelmed, felt her heart pound as she bid him farewell. Lu Yingyao awoke to find herself in Bao's embrace. While grateful, she expressed a strong desire for freedom, lamenting, "But I really want to leave here."
Bao, holding her tightly, stated that his heart would be broken if she left, and ironically added, "Your subordinates will come to save you." Lu Yingyao, defiant, stated, "Don't think you saved me, then you can do whatever you want," and threatened to die if he dared to touch her. Bao quickly softened, promising not to harm her if she would return to the mountain stronghold with him.
Lu Yingyao explained her deep aversion to marrying Nan Batian, describing him as "that old and ugly jerk." Bao, an experienced man, assured her he would protect her. Lu Yingyao then attempted to sway Bao with a fantasy of a secluded paradise where they could live happily and raise many children. Bao, recognizing her sweet words, was momentarily charmed before seeing through her trick, recalling his godfather's saying, "a woman's mouth is a deceiving ghost."
He then forcibly carried her back to the mountain stronghold. Observing this, Nan Batian worriedly noted, "This is not good. Even if this little girl doesn't run away herself, she'll eventually be snatched away by that boy. I need to do something." Back in her room, Lu Yingyao, still unhappy, expressed, "I really hate you." Bao then presented her with herbal ingredients, which she believed would deter Nan Batian from approaching her, filling her with a sense of relief.
At Mei Manor, Xiao Wanzi was seen clutching Lord Nocturnal-elf's cloak, admiring it and claiming to still smell his scent. Servants gossiped about her holding a man's cloak that wasn't Mei Shiqing's. Mei Shiqing, amused, playfully challenged her idolization, calling Lord Nocturnal-elf "a liar who deceives ignorant girls like you," which angered Xiao Wanzi, who retorted, "But you cannot insult my idol." Soon after, Mei Shiqing's friends, Fang Wenhuai and his sister Fang Yuhan, arrived from the capital.
Siheng informed Mei Shiqing of their presence, causing the servants to worry about Xiao Wanzi's true identity being exposed, as the Fang siblings might have met the real princess before. Mei Shiqing greeted his guests, and Fang Wenhuai apologized for missing his wedding. When asked about his wife, Mei Shiqing claimed the princess was unwell and unable to meet guests.
However, Fang Yuhan, insisting she was an old acquaintance from the Ninth Lord's birthday party, demanded to see her to "have a chat" and check on her health. Back in her room, Xiao Wanzi, advised by Qiaoyun, quickly feigned illness. Mei Shiqing led the Fang siblings to her room. Xiao Wanzi, under the covers, claimed to be too unwell to receive them. Mei Shiqing subtly helped Xiao Wanzi change the topic.
Fang Yuhan persisted, eventually pulling back the covers, but only remarked that the princess had "changed a lot" and looked "much prettier than a decade ago," failing to recognize Xiao Wanzi, as their last encounter was when she was a child, over a decade ago. Fang Yuhan then suggested they eat together and reminisce, but Xiao Wanzi declined, maintaining her sick act. The Second Madam then arrived, greeting the Fang siblings warmly and offering her hospitality.
Mei Shiqing, however, curtly intervened, asserting he would personally manage his guests, privately labeling the Second Madam as a "hypocrite." After the Second Madam left, Mei Shiqing, seeing through Xiao Wanzi's feigned illness, ordered her to get up and prepare for the banquet, reminding her the guests had come specifically to see her. Xiao Wanzi reluctantly complied.
At the initial banquet, Mei Shiqing, for the benefit of his guests, showed affection towards Xiao Wanzi, remarking that the soup was "tasteless since I'm used to yours," prompting a surprised comment from Qiaoyun, "You ice cube actually knows how to cherish women now." Fang Yuhan then suggested Xiao Wanzi join her in the courtyard to admire the flowers.
Once alone, Fang Yuhan deliberately recounted her past connection with Mei Shiqing, claiming they had a deep bond and that her family had wished for their marriage, until the princess arrived. Fang Yuhan then wished them a harmonious marriage. Feeling a pang of guilt, Xiao Wanzi immediately returned to scold Mei Shiqing. Mei Shiqing, however, was genuinely unaware, stating he had no feelings for Fang Yuhan, who had been "pestering" him.
To resolve the situation, Mei Shiqing proposed that they must pretend to be a loving couple to make Fang Yuhan give up on him. Xiao Wanzi, annoyed by Mei Shiqing's comment about her temper, begrudgingly agreed to act as an affectionate wife. Nan Batian entered Lu Yingyao's room, locking the door and instructing his guard outside not to interfere.
He approached Lu Yingyao, professing his deep infatuation and how much he had missed her, promising a life of luxury if she became his wife. Lu Yingyao defiantly refused. Nan Batian insisted, asserting she had no choice, but as he lunged towards her, he was horrified to see her face covered in angry red rashes. He recoiled, crying "A ghost!" and questioning her appearance. Lu Yingyao calmly explained it was a contagious skin disease.
Terrified, Nan Batian pleaded with her not to come closer, telling her to "be a decent girl," and fled the room, shouting for the door to be opened. Outside, Bao observed Nan Batian's panicked escape, impressed by Lu Yingyao's clever ruse. He acknowledged the effectiveness of the herb but noted it was only temporary.
Lu Yingyao added that her rashes would take a couple of days to clear, emphasizing the need to keep the herb ready for future use, and complained that "you stinky men are of the same kind; you are all fond of pretty girls." Bao, slightly offended, countered that he was different, saying, "What I like is your inner self," and began to make an intimate advance.
Lu Yingyao immediately threatened to kill herself if he didn't leave, prompting Bao to sigh and depart. Rou reported to Mei Shiqing that Manager Yan was nowhere to be found in Qingzhou city, with no traces at any crossing. Mei Shiqing, convinced that "a person can't just vanish into thin air," meticulously examined the pawnshop's account books, discovering they contained records of goods stolen by bandits.
He concluded, "This pawnshop is the bandits' hideout" and predicted Manager Yan "can't hide forever." Rou confirmed she would "send people to investigate this person's connection with Green Dragon Stockade," to which Mei Shiqing cautioned her to "be careful." At the Mei family dinner, Mei Shiqing's father warmly welcomed Fang Wenhuai and Fang Yuhan, urging them to feel at home.
Shiyuan, Mei Shiqing's younger brother, openly flirted with Fang Yuhan, reciting poetry and claiming a fated connection, which embarrassed her and led to the father's intervention. Fang Yuhan, seeing Xiao Wanzi feeding Mei Shiqing, was annoyed and made some resentful comments. Mei Shiqing then grabbed Xiao Wanzi's hand, displaying their affection, and publicly declared to Fang Yuhan that he didn't want Xiao Wanzi "to have grievance." He further stated, "I am very happy with her.
But I can't stand your arrogant, self-centered young lady's temper. Besides, I never liked you." Mei Shiqing's father quickly diffused the tension, affirming the happy marriage between Mei Shiqing and the princess and urging everyone to enjoy the meal. Feeling shamed, Fang Wenhuai promptly apologized to Mei Shiqing for their hasty visit and his sister's conduct, explaining that "Yuhan's still young" and asking for understanding. Mei Shiqing wished them a safe journey and a speedy recovery for his eyes.
The Fang siblings then departed Mei Manor that very night, with Mei Shiqing's father extending a polite invitation for their return. After seeing off the Fang siblings, Mei Shiqing returned to find Xiao Wanzi deeply intoxicated and asleep in his bed. Qiaoyun explained that "the princess was too happy today, couldn't hold her liquor," pleading with Mei Shiqing not to blame her. Mei Shiqing dismissed the servants, stating he would "look after her."
Later, unable to rouse Xiao Wanzi from his bed, Mei Shiqing decided to sleep on the floor. Finding sleep elusive, he rose in the middle of the night to take a bath. Meanwhile, a still-drunk Xiao Wanzi woke up disoriented, looking for water. She stumbled into the bathing room and, confused, reached for Mei Shiqing's bathwater. Mei Shiqing quickly intervened, preventing her from falling into the tub.
As he caught her, Xiao Wanzi fell into his arms, her hands instinctively wrapping around his waist. Having accidentally seen her changing earlier that day, Mei Shiqing had been flustered. Now, with her close, his heart raced anew, and he tenderly kissed her forehead. Unaware of her surroundings, Xiao Wanzi mumbled about him being "well-built and pretty," but criticized his "temper so bad."
