Episode 19 recap: Hua Qian decided to leave after the separation.
Zhong Xi Wu also told Hua Qian that she had everything and would always be by her side. Hua Qian didn't know whether she should reach out or not. At that moment, Cui Zhu came over and informed her that Hua Rong Zhou had lost a lot of blood. Hua Qian hurried back to check on the situation.
From the doctor, Hua Qian learned that Hua Rong Zhou had a secondary bleeding in her abdominal wound. When Hua Qian fell off the cliff, she didn't expect that Hua Rong Zhou would jump off with her. Hua Rong Zhou not only got injured but also took a blow from Zhong Ye Lan, which dealt a significant blow to her health.
Hua Qian visited Hua Rong Zhou and prepared to leave. However, Hua Rong Zhou tightly held onto her clothes, possibly having a nightmare. Hua Qian stayed by Hua Rong Zhou's side throughout the night, and when Hua Rong Zhou woke up in the morning, Hua Qian immediately asked about her condition. Both Hua Rong Zhou and Hua Qian didn't react at first. Hua Qian accidentally leaned on Hua Rong Zhou, who quickly knelt down to apologize.
Qian Zhi still reminded Hua Qian that there is a distinction between master and servant, and she didn't want others to gossip. However, Hua Qian felt that the relationship between her and Hua Rong Zhou had already transcended the master-servant bond. Hua Rong Zhou knelt outside Hua Qian's room to apologize, and Cui Zhu went in to plead for her. Later, Hua Qian called Hua Rong Zhou to her side, intending for her to rest well, but Hua Rong Zhou thought that Hua Qian was unwilling to forgive her.
Hua Rong Zhou explained that her injury didn't occur when they jumped off the cliff. She discovered the presence of the Hei Yi Ren (Men in Black) and had a struggle with them, but they didn't kill her and eventually left.
Hua Qian felt that this person was definitely malicious, and she had a rough idea of who the Hei Yi Ren (Men in Black) might be. In fact, after Hua Qian fell off the cliff, Zhong Ye Lan quickly saved Mu Yao. However, Mu Yao didn't show gratitude but noticed how concerned Zhong Ye Lan was for Hua Qian. Therefore, Mu Yao believed that Zhong Ye Lan still had feelings for Hua Qian.
Taking advantage of these few days, rumors spread widely about Hua Qian and Zhong Ye Lan's separation. Zhong Ye Lan also told Mu Yao that Hua Qian said she owed him two lives, which made Mu Yao extremely nervous. Through this incident, Zhong Ye Lan also suspected that there might be a connection between him and Mu Yao.
Throughout the city, the control is very tight now. Previously, the Zhong family could have helped them leave, but it is now very difficult to do so. There aren't many people left in the city who are on their side. Wu Shuo Mo knows that their path is becoming more and more difficult. He firmly believes that Mu Yao is meant to be with him, but Zhong Ye Lan took her away first. Therefore, no matter what, he has to win Mu Yao back.
Father personally brought a cup of tea for Hua Qian. Hua Qian is very worried about her mother's condition. From her father, she learned that her mother's emotions have calmed down a lot these days. Father mentioned that in a few days, he would send Hua Shen's tablet back to their hometown and also planned to resign from his official position. He asked Hua Qian if she had a place she wanted to go. Hua Qian still wanted to investigate the person who harmed Hua Rong Zhou first.
Afterward, Father directly handed over all the guards to Hua Qian to use. Hua Qian gave them some instructions, hoping to quickly find the Hei Yi Ren (Men in Black) who injured Hua Rong Zhou. Hua Qian also told her subordinates that she planned to return the bracelet given to her by the eldest princess.
Zhong Ye Lan noticed that there were people from the Hua family watching his residence, but in fact, it was Hua Qian keeping an eye on Mu Yao. The next day, Hua Qian went to visit the eldest princess. The eldest princess calmly lit incense, and Hua Qian returned the bracelet to her. However, the eldest princess said there was no need to return it because she already liked Hua Qian very much. So even if Hua Qian and Zhong Ye Lan separated, she didn't mind.
The eldest princess also mentioned that Zhong Xi Wu has been busy investigating the assassins, and Hua Qian understood that the eldest princess was trying to hint that Zhong Xi Wu likes her.
However, Hua Qian calmly stated that once she finds the killer who murdered her brother, she will leave with her parents. Zhang Gong became helpless and told Hua Qian that he had no choice either. After all, the affair involving two brothers and a woman is not a glorious matter for the entire Zhong family if it were to be exposed. Hua Qian naturally understood and didn't want to make things difficult for them.
The maid is really funny. If it weren't for Qian Rongzhou protecting her, Qian Gege wouldn't have died. And she even says that Qian doesn't care at all. Although it's part of the plot, the maid's words are really unnecessary.
Of course, she would pay attention to Rongzhou since she likes him herself.
I've seen many people saying that this is a dream. But if it's a dream, then in previous lives where many people didn't change, the appearance of the young guard indicates that the subconscious desire of the female lead is to have such a person by her side.
Oh my, it's like hitting the jackpot!
I feel that Hua Qian has feelings for the head of the household and sees Hua Rong Zhou as a younger brother. Personally, I prefer the ending where the head of the household overcomes all obstacles and ends up with Hua Qian. In the end, Zhong Ye Lan realizes that the one he truly loves is still Hua Qian.
Why marry Zhong Xi Wu? Besides wealth and status, besides liking him, he can't give anything else. He can't protect Hua Qian completely from the family's entanglements, the open conflicts and hidden schemes.
None of it can be avoided. She will forever be trapped in the inner chambers, where her dreams are clearer and more real than reality itself.