Untouchable Lovers Episode 37 Recap
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Ma Xueyun insisted on kneeling in the rain, begging Liu Chuyu for forgiveness, as time ticked by. Lan Ruo saw that this situation was not good; it would not only be bad for Liu Chuyu's reputation but also put Rong Zhi in a difficult position, so she specifically advised Liu Chuyu to go out and check. Liu Chuyu considered the bigger picture but also felt resentful, especially after seeing Ma Xueyun and a group of onlookers.
Her anger intensified, realizing that Ma Xueyun was clearly putting on a show to pressure her. Ma Xueyun's health was already poor, and after being drenched in the rain, she fell ill upon returning. When Rong Zhi saw her awaken, he only wished her to take care of herself. Unable to get the concern she desired from Rong Zhi, Ma Xueyun's resentment towards Liu Chuyu deepened. After a bout of coughing, she even coughed up blood.
Meanwhile, Liu Chuyu was contemplating whether to forgive Ma Xueyun. In her heart, she was unwilling to forgive, but for Rong Zhi, she was willing to concede, only wishing that Rong Zhi would not let her down. How could Rong Zhi possibly let down such a wonderful Liu Chuyu? He hugged her tightly, promising never to be unfaithful to her. Ma Xueyun had originally arranged to meet Tuoba Yun, but she did not arrive as scheduled when the time came.
Tuoba Yun was not angry about this; all he wanted was to cause trouble for Rong Zhi. Even without him joining forces, Ma Xueyun would continue to deal with Liu Chuyu. Rong Zhi cared so much about Liu Chuyu that if anything happened to her, Rong Zhi would not feel well either, and that would be a good opportunity for him to act.
Ma Xueyun did not go to the appointment; she went to Gu Huan's medical clinic to see a doctor and left calmly after being examined alone by Gu Huan. Back at the mansion, Ma Xueyun showed excessive kindness to Liu Chuyu, who subtly felt something was amiss. Lan Ruo analyzed that this was the result of the Empress Dowager having already reprimanded Ma Xueyun. Liu Chuyu found this explanation reasonable but still frowned, unable to trust Ma Xueyun.
Rong Zhi accidentally fell asleep in his study. Ma Xueyun came in to cover him with a blanket, her face full of infatuation. She wanted to reconcile and recalled the scene of their first meeting, but no matter what she said, Rong Zhi remained firm, telling her that they could not go back to the past. He never had romantic feelings for her, and when Ma Xueyun suggested a hug, Rong Zhi refused.
The Empress Dowager summoned Ma Xueyun and Liu Chuyu. Ma Xueyun arrived first, amusing the Empress Dowager greatly. When Liu Chuyu entered, the Empress Dowager and Ma Xueyun were all smiles, talking about interesting anecdotes from when Liu Chuyu first married Rong Zhi. Afterwards, they played cards with the Empress Dowager.
Liu Chuyu wasn't very familiar with leaf cards, but Ma Xueyun spoke knowledgeably about them, even proposing a new way to play, saying that ivory leaf cards would be more fun. There was only one set of ivory cards in the palace, kept by Hong Xiu. Ma Xueyun seized the opportunity to suggest that Liu Chuyu, who had a good relationship with Hong Xiu, go and ask for the cards, and she accompanied her.
Looking at this bright and cheerful Ma Xueyun, Liu Chuyu felt as if she had never truly known her. Ma Xueyun, taking advantage of Liu Chuyu letting her guard down slightly, used the matter of Rong Zhi as an inducement to propose talking to her alone. Liu Chuyu agreed after a brief thought. Ma Xueyun led Liu Chuyu to a secluded high platform and told her that everything between herself and Rong Zhi was a transaction.
She had initially thought Rong Zhi was incapable of love, but he had unexpectedly fallen in love with Liu Chuyu. Yesterday, she wanted Rong Zhi to hug her again, but Rong Zhi's face was then full of resistance, which made Ma Xueyun hate Liu Chuyu even more. The more Ma Xueyun spoke, the angrier she became, and she couldn't resist slapping Liu Chuyu. Liu Chuyu tried to fight back but found she had no strength at all.
Ma Xueyun had secretly put muscle-relaxing powder on the leaf cards earlier, and now that it had taken effect, she effortlessly pushed the defenseless Liu Chuyu to the edge of the high platform. At the same time, in the imperial court, Huo Xuan was impeached for being harsh in training soldiers. While everyone was discussing political affairs, a palace attendant suddenly came in to report that something had happened to the Regent's Consort.
Rong Zhi's expression changed upon hearing this, and he rushed out. Tuoba Hong followed closely with the ministers. However, by the time they arrived, it was Ma Xueyun who had met with an accident. Ma Zhongliang saw his daughter dead from the fall and then saw Liu Chuyu staggering down from the high platform, so he concluded that Liu Chuyu was the murderer. Liu Chuyu repeatedly shook her head, stating that she did not do it.
Rong Zhi also stood in front of Liu Chuyu. Both sides had their own arguments, and Tuoba Hong decided to investigate the matter thoroughly. Everyone moved inside the hall. Liu Chuyu told them that Ma Xueyun had jumped down herself, but these words clearly failed to convince the crowd. Liu Chuyu then revealed that Ma Xueyun had given her muscle-relaxing powder, and the leaf cards were the evidence.
However, the imperial physician found no traces of any powder on the leaf cards. Liu Chuyu temporarily had no new evidence to prove her innocence. Huo Xuan suggested that if the person who administered the drug was deliberate, the powder would leave no traces after evaporating. Ma Zhongliang insisted that Liu Chuyu was the killer, tearfully begging Tuoba Hong to uphold justice for him.
Coupled with the instigation from Tuoba Yun and his mother, Liu Chuyu would have had a very difficult time getting through this ordeal today if not for the protection of the Empress Dowager and Rong Zhi. Liu Chuyu was temporarily imprisoned. Qing Yue was extremely worried and helpless. Huo Xuan and Rong Zhi went to the prison to visit Liu Chuyu, while Wang Ze came to comfort the anxious Qing Yue.
